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Yosemite Family Multi-Sport Vacation

 

Natural Wonders in the Sierra Nevada

 Multiple Dates for Summer 2008

 

Yosemite Family Hiking & Biking

 

 

Deep within California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range lies Yosemite National Park, a breathtaking sanctuary of dense forests, sprawling meadows, thundering waterfalls and dramatic granite peaks. Immortalized by famed photographer Ansel Adams and cherished by legendary conservationist John Muir, Yosemite is one of our nation’s most stunning national parks and celebrated natural wonders, intimate in feel yet grand in scale. This memorable family vacation begins with a taste of the Wild West in California’s Gold Country before forging into Yosemite itself. Overnight stays in historic lodges and comfortable hotels are the perfect complement to this inspiring journey.

Note: Participation is open to children 5 years of age and older.

 

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  Detailed Information

 

 

An Active Family Vacation

 

Days 1-2 Fish Camp

Meet in San Francisco and shuttle into the heart of Yosemite National Park On foot, explore the famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Several hiking options enable you to see some of the world’s largest and oldest trees up close Get acquainted with the Sierra National Forest during a fun-filled bike ride past an Old West corral to the Big Sandy, a beautiful river that winds through the forest Kids embark on an afternoon horseback ride while adults may choose to enjoy the lodge’s full-service spa, swimming pools, Jacuzzis or nearby hiking trails.

Yosemite Family Hiking & Biking

 

 

Days 3-6 Yosemite Valley

Our hike begins at Glacier Point, which offers views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada You and your kids may choose to climb to the top of giant granite-faced Sentinel Dome or descend along a trail that offers views of thundering Nevada and Vernal Falls A layover day in the valley allows ample time for an array of activities: a visit to Bridalveil Falls, Junior Ranger programs or even a rock-climbing class Shuttle to Tuolumne Meadows for a full day of exploration in the alpine meadows Revel in stunning views of the valley from the celebrated dining room of the Ahwahnee Savor one last memorable impression of Yosemite on a hike to Mirror Lake before heading back to San Francisco.

 

 

 

 

 
Amid Nature's Glory : Premiere Inns

 

 

 

Tenaya Lodge (right)

Fish Camp (2 nights): A relaxing mountain resort and spa near Yosemite’s South Gate, which offers panoramic forest views.

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Ahwahnee Hotel

Yosemite Valley (3 nights): Designated as a National Historic Landmark and as much an icon of Yosemite as Half Dome, the Ahwahnee is a luxurious and stunning hotel on a grand scale with elaborate stained glass windows, etched stone floors, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, carved wood paneling, Oriental rugs and Shaker-style furnishings.

 

 

 

   Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

 

 

Day 1

  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available

  • Walking 3 miles

  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 2

  • Level 1 3 Route Options Available

  • Biking 5, 11, 17 miles

  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

  • Horseback riding (older kids) or historic train ride (younger kids)

Day 3

  • Levels 1 to 5 4 Route Options Available

  • 2.2, 4, 9.7, 11 miles

  • 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain

Day 4

  • Levels 1 to 2 4 Route Options Available

    • Optional hikes 2-6 miles

Day 5

  • Levels 1 to 4 2 Route Options Available

  • Rock Climbing (kids)

  • 3.1, 5 miles (adults)

  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain

On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

 

 

Every trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

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Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking & Hiking
Level 1 2-3 hours 10-20 mile 2-5 miles
Level 2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 5-7 miles
Level 3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 7-9 miles
Level 4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 9-11 miles
Level 5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 11-13+ miles
 
 
 

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