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Bachelor and Three Graces
Four ancient sequoias whose roots are so tangled they'd fall together.
About
The Bachelor and Three Graces is a cluster of four giant sequoias just off the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail in Mariposa Grove, a short walk past the old tram road crossing in the grove's lower loop. Three of the trees grow close enough that their trunks nearly touch each other; the fourth stands a bit apart — hence the name. Their root systems are so intertwined underground that if one tree ever came down, it would likely pull the others with it.
On the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail
You'll find the Bachelor and Three Graces on the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail, a 2.1-mile round trip rated moderate that takes most people 1.5 to 2 hours at a relaxed pace. The same loop passes the Fallen Monarch, the Grizzly Giant, and the California Tunnel Tree, so budget time for stops — this one stretch covers most of the grove's best-known trees.
Getting to the Grove
Mariposa Grove sits off Highway 41 near Yosemite's South Entrance, about 14 miles from Wawona. Most visitors park at the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza and ride the free seasonal shuttle in — only vehicles with a disability placard may drive directly to the grove. The shuttle runs on a seasonal schedule (peak-season hours are roughly 8am to 7pm), and no reservation is needed to park a private vehicle at the Welcome Plaza.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get to the Bachelor and Three Graces?
Walk the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail from the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area — the four trees sit just off the path shortly after it crosses the old tram road, within the first part of the loop.
Do I need a car to visit Mariposa Grove?
No. Most visitors park at the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza near the South Entrance and ride the free seasonal shuttle in; only vehicles with a disability placard are allowed to drive directly to the grove.
How long is the walk to see it?
It's part of the 2.1-mile Grizzly Giant Loop Trail, a moderate loop most people finish in 1.5 to 2 hours, including stops at the Grizzly Giant and the grove's other named sequoias.
Why is it called the Bachelor and Three Graces?
Three of the four sequoias grow tightly clustered together, echoing the mythological Three Graces, while the fourth stands a little apart as the "Bachelor." All four share such an intertwined root system that they'd likely fall together if one ever came down.
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