Yosemite National Park

9:00 AM: Depart San Francisco.
- Drive to Yosemite Valley (approx. 4 hours).
- Tip: Take a short break for snacks or a restroom stop en route.
1:00 PM: Arrive in Yosemite Valley.
- Check into your accommodation and settle in.
2:00 PM: Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
- Distance: 1 mile (round trip)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Highlights: Stunning views of the lower section of Yosemite Falls.
- Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Trail Link: Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
3:30 PM: Drive to Tunnel View for Sunset.
- Activity: Take in breathtaking views of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome at sunset.
- Duration: Sunset expected around 4:30 PM; arrive early for photos.
- Location Link: Tunnel View Directions
5:00 PM: Dinner.
- Head back to Yosemite Valley for dinner at the Ahwahnee Hotel Dining Room or a local eatery.
- Tip: Reserve in advance to avoid waiting.
7:00 PM: Stargazing at El Capitan Meadow
- Activity: Enjoy the clear winter skies for stargazing.
- Duration: 1-1.5 hours.
- Tip: Dress warmly and bring a blanket and hot cocoa for comfort.

9:00 AM: Breakfast and Departure.
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation or grab something to-go.
10:00 AM: Drive to Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
- Activity: Hike the Washburn Trail to explore the grove.
- Distance: 4 miles (round trip).
- Difficulty: Moderate.
- Duration: 3 hours.
- Trail Link: Mariposa Grove Information
1:30 PM: Lunch.
- Enjoy a packed lunch or dine at a nearby café.
2:30 PM: Badger Pass Ski Area
- Activity: Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing.
- Duration: 2-3 hours.
- Location Link: Badger Pass Ski Area
Optional (if Glacier Point Road is open): Taft Point Trail
- Activity: Hike to Taft Point for incredible views of Yosemite Valley.
- Distance: 2.2 miles (round trip).
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate.
- Duration: 1.5-2 hours.
- Trail Link: Taft Point Information
5:30 PM: Sunset at Valley View.
- Activity: Enjoy serene reflections of El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall in the Merced River at sunset.
- Duration: 30 minutes.
- Location Link: Valley View Directions
7:00 PM: Dinner.
- Return to your accommodation for a relaxing meal and rest.

9:00 AM: Breakfast and Check-Out.
- Start your final day with a hearty breakfast.
10:00 AM: Vernal Fall Footbridge
- Activity: Hike via the John Muir Trail (in winter) to the footbridge for views of Vernal Fall.
- Distance: 1.6 miles (round trip).
- Difficulty: Moderate.
- Duration: 1.5 hours.
- Trail Link: Vernal Fall Information
12:00 PM: Mirror Lake Trail
- Activity: Hike to Mirror Lake to see stunning reflections of Half Dome.
- Distance: 2 miles (round trip).
- Difficulty: Easy.
- Duration: 1.5-2 hours.
- Trail Link: Mirror Lake Trail Information
2:30 PM: El Capitan Meadow
- Activity: Take a final walk through El Capitan Meadow for iconic views.
- Duration: 30 minutes.
3:30 PM: Depart for San Francisco.
- Drive back (approx. 4 hours).
7:30 PM: Arrive in San Francisco.