Trailhead

Poopenaut Valley Trailhead

Hetch Hetchy Road, Yosemite National Park, California

About this place

Poopenaut Valley Trailhead is a source-backed overnight access point in Yosemite National Park. Kampilo publishes only the official trail geometry and permit or camp authorization options represented in the mapped catalog.

The mapped line is a planning reference rather than a guarantee of current access. Confirm road, parking, trail, weather, fire, permit, and closure conditions with the land manager before departure.

Seasonal access

Closures & seasonal access

Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road usually close for snow from about November into late May or June

Place closure

No recurring date-based closure of Poopenaut Valley Trailhead is published. Hetch Hetchy Road turnout and temporary emergency orders still control access.

Seasonal access

Hetch Hetchy Road turnout: Use the signed Poopenaut Valley turnout on Hetch Hetchy Road. The gate operates on daily entrance hours; confirm legal overnight parking, road status, heat, and reservoir-area closures. Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road usually close for snow from about November into late May or June. Valley, Wawona, and Hetch Hetchy access use different road and gate rules.

Before driving

Road opening and closing dates are condition-driven. Check park conditions and the selected trailhead parking page immediately before travel.

Map

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Latitude
37.912105° N
Longitude
119.806187° W

Sources

Yosemite National Park Trails — snapped official trail pointYosemite National Park Wilderness PermitsYosemite National Park current conditionsYosemite National Park — wilderness trailheadsYosemite National Park — trailhead parkingYosemite National Park — seasons and seasonal roadsYosemite National Park — current conditions