Tunnel View is a scenic viewpoint on California State Route 41 in Yosemite National Park , United States. Visitors have seen and documented the iconic and expansive views of Yosemite Valley from the overlook since its opening in 1933.
5-463: The large viewpoint area is located directly east of the Wawona Tunnel portal, as one enters Yosemite Valley from points south. The view looks eastward into Yosemite Valley, and includes surrounding features, such as the southwest face of El Capitan on the left, Half Dome on axis, and Bridalveil Fall on the right. For many arriving by road, this is the stunning first view, upon suddenly exiting
10-503: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Yosemite -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Wawona Tunnel The Wawona Tunnel is a highway tunnel in Yosemite National Park . It, and Tunnel View just beyond its east portal, were completed in 1933. Wawona Tunnel is named after the community of Wawona but its name origin is not known. A popular story claims Wawō'na
15-414: The long and dark tunnel, of Yosemite Valley and its setting. A turn out with parking lot accommodates leaving vehicles behind, to take it all in. The trailhead, for the hiking trail up and south to Inspiration Point, is located here. 37°42′57″N 119°40′38″W / 37.71576°N 119.67718°W / 37.71576; -119.67718 This Mariposa County, California –related article
20-511: The park. After passing through the tunnel, when leaving Yosemite Valley, Wawona Road continues to Chinquapin Junction with Glacier Point Road to Badger Pass ski area & Glacier Point, and reaches an elevation of 6,039 feet (1,841 m) above sea level. At 4,233 feet (1,290 m) long Wawona Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in California. A $ 1.5 million federal highway contract to repair
25-555: Was the Miwok word for "big tree", or for "hoot of the owl", a bird considered the sequoia trees' spiritual guardian. Wawona Tunnel was bored through solid granite bedrock, and carries Wawona Road through a granite mountain on the south side of the Merced River . It is located on one of the three main roads providing access to Yosemite Valley , the most visited section of the park. Wawona Road becomes California State Route 41 on exiting
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