Roadtrip, Yosemite, and a Dog question...

Hi All-I need advice:

I am going on a 2 week road trip, with the goal of visiting Yosemite for 2 days within the trip. I understand dogs are not allowed. I want my dog on the trip, as most of the places we will be (besides Yosemite) are dog friendly, so wondering what to do for those few days-the few days will be within approx June 1-4 timeframe...? I would be willing to pay someone in a nearby area for 2 days of dog sitting... or can dogs be in Camp 4? Maybe someone on a rest day would like to make some money... A nearby hotel that is dog friendly and not far away?--anyway, don't want to leave the dog at home, so any ideas on this problem are welcome. Feel free to PM also with thoughts...

And one last question-how is the snow situation looking up in Tuolumne?

Thanks for your help-Catherine.

I thought you could bring the dog in the park, but the dog can't leave your vehicle. Not sure about that though.

Mono is correct that you can bring your dog into the park (and with you to certain, limited areas), but you definitely cannot leave your dog in the car. Thus, probably your only option is finding someone to dog sit.

We have had a fairly decent year as far as snow, including some late season storms, thus don't plan on the road opening particularly early this year. You can check out Tioga Pass opening times from past years here:

monobasinresearch.org/data/…

You should be able to get an idea of the opening time based on this, keeping in mind we have had good snow.

Further Tioga Pass snow/road info is here (Tioga road plowing update):

nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/…

and here (Tuolumne winter conditions update):

nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/…

cheers.

I think the rule is that you can bring your dog just about anywhere that's paved. Pretty lame.

I've got a friend that's in the valley a lot (without a place to live) and he always travels with his pooch. I'll hit him up and see what he does about that.

--Marc

I think the reason is that they may chase the wildlife, which isn't a lame reason.

i've heard that the fine for a dog (off of the paved paths) is like $400. however my friend and i have taken our hounds. for the most part they are a pain in the ass in the yos.

personally im waiting for sonora pass to open to i can bring the hound out climbing.

Dogs are allowed in the park, and in the valley you can walk along the cycle paths with them. They are not allowed in any of the backcountry, and very few climbing areas are close enough to the trails. If you are bouldering you can get to several spots.

You can't leave your dog in the car (its against the law and you will be cited, its also not fair on the pup).

There are kennels in the valley that you can use if they have free spots.

If you want to maximize your stay in the park, I'd leave your dog at home. Otherwise skip the park and climb on the Eastside which is all dog friendly.

Euan

Please leave your dog home. Very limited areas that dogs are allowed. Both you, and your dog will be much happier

Mike Anderson wrote:I think the reason is that they may chase the wildlife, which isn't a lame reason.

I agree that visiting Yos with a dog is a pain, I've done it a few times. If you do go, know that you can only camp in Upper or Lower Pines - no dogs in Camp 4 or North Pines.

It seems like bringing dogs into Yosemite is a very difficult proposition. I think it is because dogs are generally not allowed in National Parks.

Thanks for the info about dogs and snow.

Marc H-if you find out any further info, let me know...

Euan-Could you tell me a little more about the kennels in the valley?

I agree that the Yosemite part of the road trip will be a bit of a hassle, but my dog would rather be on the 2 week trip than be home if I can figure out a legit plan for 2 days. It seems I will need to find a place for the dog to stay for those days outside of Yosemite...

Well, I'll see if anything comes up. Thanks for the responses.

-Catherine

Details on the regulations and the kennels is on the NP website.

nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/…

I'd still recommend not climbing and bringing your dog(s) to the valley. You'll all end up disappointed. There are plenty places to enjoy in the sierras where you'll all have a great time.

Euan

Ok, so the good news is I have talked with my road trip partner (before I thought she was very set on hitting Yosemite), and we agree based on responses to skip Yosemite (or just drive through to see it), and have fun in other areas-so good times are ahead.

Thanks!!!

Why not a kennel in Merced/Oakhurst.? Drop yer pooch off on the way in. Pick em up on the way out.