Tioga road and glass point road closure

Question

Website updated with tioga road and glacier point road closures. And this is from an ever bridge alert that went out.

YOSEMITE: Tioga Rd (Hwy 120 through the park) closing Mon. (10/13) at 2 pm. Glacier Pt Rd closing today (10/12) at 8 pm. http://nixle.us/GPQP7

See alerts at the top of the website: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm

Answer

Yosemite National Park has issued updated closure information for two major roads due to seasonal and weather-related conditions. These closures are important for planning travel within the park, especially for visitors wanting to access higher elevation areas or Glacier Point.

Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park) – This road will close on Monday, October 13th at 2:00 PM. Tioga Road provides access to Tuolumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake, and other high-elevation areas of the park. Once it closes, these areas will not be accessible by car until the road reopens, typically in late spring of the following year.

Glacier Point Road – Glacier Point Road is closing today, October 12th at 8:00 PM. This road provides access to Glacier Point, a prime viewpoint over Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls. After the closure, visitors will need to hike or use other viewpoints accessible from open areas.

Tips and considerations:

Plan your visit to high-elevation areas early if you want to experience them before the closures.
Check the Yosemite National Park weather map and alerts frequently for updates: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm
Expect increased traffic in the lower elevations (Yosemite Valley, Mariposa Grove, Wawona) as these are still accessible.
Consider alternative viewpoints and hikes in the valley or other open areas since Glacier Point will not be reachable by car.

Being aware of these closures will help avoid disappointment and allow you to adjust your itinerary accordingly. Always plan extra travel time during seasonal transitions in the park.

Tioga road and glass point road closure

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