Parka

Yosemite National Park hiking guide

Grizzly Giant Loop Trail

A 2-mile loop with 390 ft of climbing in Mariposa Grove & Wawona, rated easy.

Grizzly Giant Loop Trail, Yosemite National Park
Photo: bsterling · CC BY-SA 2.0

Key facts

Length
2.0 mi (3.2 km)
Elevation gain
390 ft (118 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Mariposa Grove & Wawona
Highest point
5,939 ft
Lowest point
5,619 ft

About Grizzly Giant Loop Trail

Traverse a forest of giant sequoias, home to many ancient trees. Highlights include the Grizzly Giant, one of the largest and oldest sequoias, estimated to be about 3,000 years old, the California Tunnel Tree, and notable sequoias like the Bachelor and Three Graces. This trail offers a glimpse into the history and grandeur of these wonders. It accommodates a variety of visitors, featuring a wheelchair-accessible section near the Grizzly Giant and loop options for shorter or longer walks suited to different abilities.

Route map

Route map of Grizzly Giant Loop Trail in Yosemite National Park500 ftN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Grizzly Giant Loop Trail5,6005,7005,8005,9000123Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,939 ftLow 5,619 ft
Elevation runs from 5,619 ft to 5,939 ft over 3.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Mariposa Grove & Wawona

Why Park Lovers Choose Parka

Trip Planner

All the tools for epic adventures

Works Offline

Fully functional without cell service

Updated Weekly

Trail conditions, alerts, and closures

Try Risk-Free

7-day free trial, cancel anytime

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial

Unlock everything you need for your next national park trip. Your first week is on us!

National Park vista

Start your adventure today

Download Parka and plan your perfect national park trip in minutes.

Explore All 63 National Parks

Browse parks by region and discover your next adventure