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November 03, 2025

The Essential Guide to Yosemite's Seasonal Road Closures (Tioga and Glacier Point)

You've booked your trip outside of the summer rush—smart move. But now the calendar is creeping towards late fall or early spring, and you’re starting to see a scary term pop up in your planning: Yosemite road closures. Let’s be honest: Nothing throws a wrench in a dream vacation faster than arriving at a park entrance only to find your planned route is gated shut. The good news? Yosemite National Park itself is open year-round. The key is understanding which roads clos...