A Yosemite National Park Day Trip From Auburn, CA
Some trips are perfect exactly as they are, even when they’re too short. My cousin Amy and I made the four-hour drive from Auburn, CA to Yosemite National Park and back in a single day, and even though we wished we could have stayed a lot longer, it was worth every mile.
A day-trip drive worth the miles
Four hours each way is a serious commitment for a day trip, but Yosemite has a way of making the drive feel worth it before you’ve even arrived. Amy and I set out from Auburn early, ready to spend as much daylight as we could soaking in the park before turning around and making the long drive home.
Granite peaks, waterfalls, and towering forest
Yosemite National Park and Forest is one of those places that photographs itself — towering granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and forest so dense and quiet it feels like its own world. We packed in as much of it as a single day would allow, and it still wasn’t enough.
We’ll be back
One day trip to Yosemite is never really enough, and we knew that the moment we got back in the car. If a quick national park getaway is on your radar, Yosemite is proof that even a short visit is worth the drive.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Yosemite National Park from Auburn, CA?
It’s about a four-hour drive from Auburn, CA to Yosemite National Park, making it doable as a long day trip if you get an early start.
Can you see Yosemite National Park in one day?
You can see a good amount in a single day trip, but Yosemite is big enough that most visitors — us included — leave wishing they’d planned to stay longer.
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