California Tunnel Tree — Attraction in Oakhurst

These giant trees are truly breathtaking — a sight you should never miss when visiting Yosemite! Standing before these ancient trees, some over 3,000 years old, fills you with awe and gratitude. It’s incredible to think how they’ve survived countless storms and natural challenges yet still stand tall and strong. This place perfectly shows why Yosemite is praised around the world — it’s peaceful, powerful, and full of life. Visiting here makes you feel blessed, connected to nature, and amazed by the beauty of...

Bucket List item checked! Worth the hike for our family, something we’ve wanted to do forever. Wonderful experience for everyone there, all the other hikers were so stoked to be there too! Long hike if you’re not prepared but worth it if you are, it be aware it’s uphill the whole way to the tree. We saw folks bonking and losing it on the way up. Bring water, good walking gear, a snack, and some gumption and...

The California Tunnel Tree in Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove is a charming piece of living history—a giant sequoia with a walk-through tunnel carved in 1895 originally for horse-drawn stagecoaches. It’s the last living giant sequoia tunnel tree as per literature. Just make sure you reach there in the first shuttle if possible to have enough photo ops as it may be...