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Tunnel View Overlook

Wawona Rd., California USA

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“Offering expansive views of the valley”

The Tunnel View overlook has been renovated—the first changes to this area since constructed in 1933—and re-dedicated in an Oct. 24, 2008, ceremony. The Tunnel View scenic overlook is a historic site, located adjacent to Wawona Road, affording expansive views of Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome. The overlook was constructed during an era that heralded a boom in design and development throughout the National Park Service, and helped initiate the National Park Service “rustic design style.” Wawona Tunnel and Tunnel View were determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 because of their exemplary design. Improvements from the 2008 renovatation include an expanded handicap accessible viewing area, improved traffic flow, educational exhibits, and historic rockwork. This $3 million project was funded by The Yosemite Fund and the National Park Service as part of the President’s Centennial Initiative. Very little physical change occurred to Tunnel View’s physical features (including rockwork, circulation patterns, and configuration) since it was built. The site remains one of the most popular scenic overlooks in Yosemite National Park, with an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 people visiting per day during the height of the tourist season.

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Greek_nomad

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September 26, 2014
Rated 5.0

Yosemite Valley is full of surprises, and one of them is the Tunnel View.

Except from the historic importance they have as landmarks due to their exclusive shape and formation, the views you get are fantastic!

There is no need to hike following a difficult trail, you can just stand below and enjoy this scenic background.

The place gets very crowded so you should better go early in order to find a place for your car.

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September 04, 2014
Rated 5.0

Nice view of the valley and no hike up to it! Right off of the highway.

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Tunnel View Overlook

Wawona Rd.
California
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