Where are Stock Allowed
Except where otherwise posted, all designated trails in the park are open to stock use (except closures listed below). Trails open to stock on the floor of Yosemite Valley are signed as bridle paths. Tuolumne Meadows has some frontcountry restrictions.
Stock use in any part of the park may be limited or prohibited when, at the discretion of the Superintendent, such action is necessary to protect park values or safety of park visitors. Any such closure will be published and posted
Stock Closures
- The Mist Trail from Happy Isles to Nevada Falls
- Snow Creek Trail from Mirror Lake
- Lower Chilnualna Falls foot trail from the parking area in North Wawona at the junction with the horse trail
- Mariposa Grove inner loop
- The Gaylor Lakes foot trail from Tioga Pass Entrance Station to Gaylor Lakes
- Gaylor Lakes Basin above Lower Gaylor Lake
- The Muir Gorge Trail segment from Return Creek to Pate Valley
Not Recommended
- Yosemite Falls Trail from Yosemite Valley to the top of upper Yosemite Falls.
- Check Permit Stations for current trail conditions and any temporary closures.
Services
Overnight boarding facilities, spot packing, and day rides are available from DNC Parks and Resorts at Yosemite (DNC) whose liveries are located within Yosemite National Park. Horse owners are responsible for making advance arrangements for overnight use and reservations are suggested for all services. Information may be obtained by calling DNC at (209) 372-1000, or by accessing the DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite web site.