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In a Crowded Yosemite, Try These Less-Traveled Trails for Solitude

Alec Sills-Trausch
Jun 23, 2025
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As the sixth most visited national park in 2024, Yosemite has a well-known congestion problem that should be of no surprise to anyone who visits. While timed entry reservations aim to help alleviate some of the worst congestion, it’s not perfect, and popular areas will always seem overwhelming during the day.

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