If you’re visiting Yosemite National Park and you’re not a routine visitor or local to the central valley of California then you should probably know a few things about traveling to Yosemite from the South. One point to know is that route 41 coming from the south via Fresno and Oakhurst is a little longer than the 140 or 120 coming from the West. The 41 also winds though many small mountain towns in the Western Sierras like Oakhurst, Fish amp, and Wawona, which all have a lot of character. If you are looking to find a few good options for shopping as well as a hotel near Yosemite then this might be the route for you.
This route is essentially open year round as it doesn’t traverse greatly through the high country. It also allows plenty of access to many sights that rival some of the sights and scenes found with Yosemite National Park. For instance the giant sequoias which are found in abundance within Yosemite are also found to the East of route 41 on yuor way north into the larger park. There are also a number of lakes like Bass Lake and plenty of camping and hiking options near Yosemite all along this route.
If you are a sightseer and enjoy taking your time seeing the sights of all the small mountain towns and all the local shopping options they offer then you won’t be disappointed taking this route. One thing to consider however is the vehicle route from the south does not parallel the river and valley that spawn from the famous Yosemite Valley. The valley within the park tapers out to the West carving spectacular views and mountain formations that are worth seeing no matter where you are coming from or driving to.
All roads leading into and out of Yosemite Valley are dangerous and difficult to drive especially in adverse weather conditions. It is greatly advisable to only travel the roads during good weather and on tires in good condition. The mountain roads may also require additional handling and four wheel drive in certain weather conditions; make sure you scout the weather forecasts before making the drive.
Obviously if you are driving from Southern California route 41 will be the fastest way into the park but remember; the benefits to this route into Yosemite are really the multitude of recreational options along the route as well as the many small mountain towns, not necessarily the drive time. If you’ve got some extra time on your journey or need to find a place to stay close to Yosemite this is the route for you.
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