Planning to visit Yosemite National Park in fall? I share insider tips on how to time your Yosemite fall trip, what to do on your visit, and where to stay. An official form of the United States government. Provided by Touchpoints.
Wondering what the Fall colors look like right now in Yosemite Valley? I spent the last week exploring my top spots in Yosemite National Park for enjoying the autumn foliage, and I'm excited to share the current conditions today for this first week of November 2024. I'm rating the park as a "Go Soon" with a mix of vibrant colors at spots like Bridalveil Fall, Cooks Meadow, and Yosemite Chapel. Autumn in Yosemite National Park is a sight to behold.
Drive along Tioga Road or Glacier Point Road to see the gold and amber roadside stands of aspen trees, or, for a more secluded experience, hike the old road from Badger Pass Ski Area to Bridalveil Creek Campground where you'll find aspen groves nestled in the verdant forest. Or, simply wander through Yosemite Valley and enjoy the fall. Discover the tips and tricks to see the best of fall colors in Yosemite National Park Photo: courtesy Anna Wagner Every autumn, Yosemite National Park transforms revealing colors that have been quietly hiding all year long.
Rich reds, glowing yellows and deep oranges pop out against a backdrop of coniferous trees and silver granite. In 2024, the best week to visit Yosemite Valley for peak colors in the fall was the first 2 weeks of November. This was rather late though, and usually the peak colors happen in the 2 weeks between October and November.
Answer 1 of 6: 1) Which is the best week to see fall colors in Yosemite valley? 2) if I book a hotel inside park, do I need to do park reservation separately? Or will I get it by default? Yosemite is not known for having spectacular fall colors because most of the trees are evergreen. Still, big-leaf maples, black oaks, Pacific dogwoods, and other deciduous trees tend to be showy around mid. Fall is a quieter, less crowded, and a beautiful time at Yosemite National Park.
Even though Yosemite is famous for its giant sequoias and other evergreens, many trees do change, adding beautiful splashes of color. Bigleaf maples and California black oaks pop up with yellow and bronze. Quaking aspens are especially showy when they turn bright yellow.
Pacific dogwoods, poison oaks, and sugar. Yosemite National Park is a magical place at any time of the year, attracting millions of visitors each year who come to see its towering granite rock formations and beautiful waterfalls. Fall in Yosemite is especially breathtaking - the valley is transformed as it turns into breathtaking shades of orange, yellow, and red.