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Faithful Couple to Outer Loop Trail (East)

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 3.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CA
  3. …High Sierra
  4. …Yosemite National Park
  5. Wawona/Mariposa Grove
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“This mellow traverse bisects Mariposa Grove connecting the Faithful Couple Trees & Outer Loop Trail ”

Megan W
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Miles

0.8

KM

Point to Point

6,124' 1,867 m

High

6,047' 1,843 m

Low

12' 4 m

Up

80' 24 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

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Family Friendly Amazing trees!

The Mariposa Grove closed on July 6, 2015, for restoration, and isn't expected to open again until the spring of 2017. See details of the Mariposa Grove Restoration here: nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/…

Description

This is a handy and nearly level way to get across the middle of Mariposa Grove. The trail can be used in either direction. It is partially shaded, traveling though stands of sequoias and pleasant meadows. The trail features the Faithful Couple on its western end and heads east towards Grizzly Giant and California Tunnel Tree (via the Outer Loop Trail) on its eastern end.

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Land Manager: NPS - Yosemite

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Megan W
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

#8

in Wawona/Mariposa Grove

#24611

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Trail Rankings

#8

in Wawona/Mariposa Grove

#2,442

in California

#24,611

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A giant in the Mariposa Grove.
May 18, 2016 near Oakhurst, CA
These are some huge trees!
May 13, 2016 near Oakhurst, CA

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Jul 15, 2023
Mason Landry
Amending my earlier check-in. The trail exists, but is on the wrong spot on the map. This created issues while hiking and trying to follow the map.
Dec 19, 2015
Bethany Irvin

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