scenic viewpoint
Tunnel View (Yosemite)
The defining view of Yosemite: El Capitan on the left, Bridalveil Fall on the right, and Half Dome centred in the distance.
36 km · about 40 min drive
California, United States · North America
Mariposa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Midpines, 44km from Yosemite National Park.
Mariposa is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 2,173, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Mariposa sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mariposa to your route.
The Mariposa County Courthouse in Mariposa, California was built in 1854, making it the oldest courthouse in California. It was listed as a California Historical Landmark in 1977. The two-story building is still in full use as a courthouse to this day.
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Mariposa is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.4849 latitude, -119.9663 longitude.
Mariposa has a population of approximately 2,173 people, making it a town in United States.
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scenic viewpoint
The defining view of Yosemite: El Capitan on the left, Bridalveil Fall on the right, and Half Dome centred in the distance.
36 km · about 40 min drive
national park
Iconic granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoia groves in California's Sierra Nevada.
44 km · about 50 min drive
waterfall
North America's tallest waterfall at 739 meters, cascading in three sections down the granite cliffs of Yosemite Valley.
44 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 7,214-foot overlook with a commanding view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and the High Sierra beyond.
44 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Yosemite's most iconic granite dome rising nearly 5,000 feet above the valley floor, accessible via a strenuous cable route.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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