Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
A narrow-gauge steam train in the town of Fish Camp just outside the south entrance, running through the forest along a former logging line. Good for kids.
The railroad was originally a logging line in the early 20th century for hauling sugar pine timber. Today, Shay steam locomotives pull open-air cars roughly 6.4 km round trip through the national forest, taking about an hour, with stops along the way to explain the history of logging. In summer, there is an evening “Moonlight Special” with a barbecue dinner and country music. The station has a logging museum and a gold-panning experience. It is about 6 km from the south entrance and can be combined with a visit to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct; check official site for schedules
Nearby sights
- Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
- Taft Point
- Valley View (Gates of the Valley)
- Bridalveil Fall
- Tunnel View
- Horsetail Fall (Firefall)
- Sentinel Dome
- El Capitan