Yosemite National Park - Big Oak Flat Road

The shortest way from Manteca to Yosemite is highway 120. In Yosemite, this highway is called Big Oak Flat Road.

The road offers a first look at Yosemite's most famous domes El Capitan and Half Dome.

Between the western park entrance and Yosemite Valley, the road winds for about 20 miles. Our favorite stop is about half way right after passing Cascade Creek.

Fire has always been an important part of nature. Hwy 120 is a good place to watch how nature recovers from the big Stanislaus Fire in 1997.


Check out our visits to Big Oak Flat Road. (Just click on the pictures below)
November 2005 February 2006



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