2025-Nov: Yosemite NP Fall Foliage/Scenic-Challenge Hikes/Levels 2 to 3

HikingOC Repeating Fall Foliage Trip in Yosemite National Park. We will enjoy the park in a different atmosphere. With a lot of leaves changing colors, besides challenging hikes, there will be colorful for scenic hikes to capture photos.
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip! See below for more info.

Schedule will be from early Friday Nov 21 to Mon Nov 24, 2025

*ESTIMATE TRIP COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION

> > Plan your own and only join us to hike, $40/day or $150/trip (non-refundable coordinating fee). Contact the host directly for more info

> > Estimate cost: $550+ (4 days/3 nights) is including lodging double occupancy, transportation, entrance fee, coordinating fee, but not including food or other expenses

> > Advance deposit is $400 (non-refundable) and due by Nov 11, 2025. Payment after due date, 10% additional to the cost depending on availability!

> > Cancellation: after sending deposit, it's nonrefundable. 10 days or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit. Estimated trip cost is due Nov 15, 2025

• **Lodging: 3 nights double occupancy (higher if single occupancy. Triple and quadruple **occupancy are lower rate: 15-20% lower).
• Transportation: carpool (gas/car rental)
• Food: at your own cost ($100+)

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Click RATING TABLE to learn more about hike levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Itinerary is depending on weather conditions
Day 1: Nov 21: travel day and sunset Bass Lake
Day 2: Nov 22: Yosemite Valley-water falls, mirror lake (to be updated water conditions), etc.
Day 3: Nov 23: more Yosemite Valley at sunrise or Tuolumne Meadow depending on roads conditions

Below was 2022 trip FYI
Day 1: Fri Nov 11 Sunset Yosemite Village
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/289551586/
Day 2: Sat Nov 12: hiking Vernal Falls
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/289551725/
Day 3: Sun Nov 13: hiking from the Valley the Four miles trail to Glacier Point
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/289552001/
Day 4: Sun Nov 14: More landmarks and waterfalls from Yosemite Valley and going home
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/274479257/

Photos from the trips:
Nov 2020 https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/274358653/
Feb 2019 https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/258911921/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/258909930/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/258911524/
2016 photos: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228600962/
2016: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237482045/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26748647 (Firefall)

2017: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237484183/ (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237483038/)

2016: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26744473
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26748643

https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237483038/
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228601685/

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings
***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***
> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY***