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Best Time to Visit Yosemite's High Country

Cruz Daley 7/18/2026 9:43am

Just got back from a trip to Yosemite and realized that the high country roads were still closed due to snow at the end of June - who else has run into this issue? Always thought it was best to hit Tioga Pass in late July, but this year we had to wait till early August. Anyone have tips on how to plan around these seasonal closures?

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