Wawona Meadow Loop Trail | Yosemite Near Fish Camp

About

The Wawona Meadow Loop follows an old unpaved fire road on a flat, easy 3.5-mile round trip around Wawona Meadow, in the park's southern end a few miles north of Fish Camp. It's one of the mellower trails in Yosemite — no scrambling, no exposure, just open meadow views and quiet forest edge for about 1.5 to 2 hours of walking.

Trail Details

Distance: 3.5 miles round trip
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Surface: unpaved fire road, mostly flat
Uses: hiking, biking, horseback riding, leashed pets

Getting There

Start at the Wawona Hotel on Wawona Road (Highway 41). Walk the paved path across the Wawona Golf Course, then look for the signed trailhead on your left where the loop begins. The route circles the meadow and returns you to Wawona Road.

Good to Know

This loop is open year-round and shared with horses and cyclists, so stay aware on blind curves. It's not wheelchair accessible. Interpretive signs along the way cover the history and ecology of the Wawona Basin, making it a solid pick if you want scenery without a steep climb.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Wawona Meadow Loop Trail?

It's 3.5 miles round trip on a flat, unpaved fire road, taking most people about 1.5 to 2 hours to walk.

Is the Wawona Meadow Loop open to bikes and horses?

Yes — it's a shared-use trail open to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders, plus leashed pets.

Where does the Wawona Meadow Loop start?

At the Wawona Hotel on Highway 41. Walk the paved path across the golf course to the signed trailhead on the left.

Is the Wawona Meadow Loop wheelchair accessible?

No, the National Park Service lists this trail as not accessible.

Meadow Loop Trailhead