LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy many Yosemite
area activities on your own, or with a guide.
We are happy to book guided trips for you!
HIKING- Blaze your own trail, starting from your cabin door. Or, enjoy
any of the vast trails, as well as the lesser traveled paths within Yosemite and the surrounding exquisite forest. The
scenery; granite cliffs and domes, rivers and waterfalls, fabulous vegetation,
and wildlife are spectacular!
FISHING & SWIMMING- Rivers, streams & lakes abound with trout,
bass and more. The South Fork of the Tuolumne
River with great fishing
and swimming holes, is just 2 miles from your cabin.
ROCK CLIMBING- Yosemite is a rock
climbers dream, with unlimited routes on some of the finest granite in the
world. Classic rock climbing information is available from your innkeepers.
Professional guide services are recommended for beginners.
BIRDING- Our meadow is a terrific spot to behold the sights and sounds of the plentiful feathered species, including song birds, owls, ravens and water fowl. The magnificent Great Grey Owl is a frequent visitor to Sunset Inn.
WHITEWATER RAFTING- Wild and Scenic Tuolumne
River rafting trips depart just 15 miles down the highway.
BICYCLING- Numerous mountain and paved cycle routes available to enjoy
throughout the area. Bicycle rentals are available seasonally in Yosemite
Valley.
HORSEBACK RIDING- Several stables in the area offer from 1 hour to 4
hour rides.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING- You can ski right out the door of your cabin
(snowfall permitting), with numerous trails throughout the forest. Also, Crane
Flat, 10 miles up the road, inside Yosemite,
boasts many great ski tours.
SNOWSHOEING- Sunset Inn is often a
great place for snowshoeing right out the door of your cabin (snowfall
permitting). Also, Crane Flat, 10 miles up the road, inside Yosemite,
boasts many great snowshoeing trails and meadow areas. You can rent snowshoes
in Groveland or at Crane Flat, or opt for a guided tour with snowshoes
included.
DOWNHILL SKIING- Badger Pass, also inside Yosemite,
is a great family ski area. Dodge Ridge on Highway 108, and Bear Valley
on Highway 4, provide a tremendous variety of exciting and more advanced skiing
options.
RANGER NATURALIST PROGRAMS- The National Park Service offers wonderful
free guided ranger programs for all ages, daily, year-round.
BUS TOURING- Guided tours of several key areas of Yosemite
are available on a daily basis with 2 hour, 4 hour, and all day tours
available.
FREE 'MINI' BUS TOURS- The shuttle bus in Yosemite Valley
travels between the Visitors Center and the four main activity centers of the Valley, just a couple of miles, is free
transportation, and has a knowledgeable guide/driver.
DOING ABSOULTELY NOTHING- Come up for air, stars, mountains, trees, and
devine seclusion. Do nothing, relax and enjoy. We won't tell...
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