The roads of Yosemite have just passed their initial stage of
development. Most of the 138 miles of road in the park were built
for old-time stage coaches and for horse travel. With the advent
of the motor has come a second period--that of reconstruction and
improvement. The highway from El Portal to Yosemite and the roads on
the floor of the valley illustrate the type of present-day
construction; but it must be remembered with indulgence that such
roads are just beginning to be, and that most of the park routes,
although not at all bad, are yet mountain roads.
Let us assume that the motorist is now in Yosemite. Besides the routes
to the low country, the following scenic trips may be taken within the
park:
1. A Tour of the Valley.
2. El Portal and return.
3. Glacier Point.
4. The Mariposa Big Trees.
5. Tuolumne Big Trees.
6. Hetch Hetchy.
7. Lake Tenaya and the High Sierra route to Mono Lake and Tahoe.
Each of these (except number four) is described
in the following road trips.