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People are getting lost on Yosemite's snow-covered trails
Updated 12:18 pm, Friday, July 7, 2017
Where's the trail? Just a little snow makes this trail off Tioga Pass Road in Yosemite National Park hard to follow.
Where's the trail? Just a little snow makes this trail off Tioga Pass Road in Yosemite National Park hard to follow.
Off Highway 120
Hula's, Escalon. Travelers from all over the world break here for giant, juicy burgers loaded with toppings and soft-serve shakes mixed with fresh fruit. There are over 24 different burgers to choose from the Knockout (pictured) topped with avocado, jalapeños and melted cheese. Outdoor patio and drive-through. 2261 Jackson Ave., (209) 838-7775
lessOff Highway 120
Hula's, Escalon. Travelers from all over the world break here for giant, juicy burgers loaded with toppings and soft-serve shakes mixed with fresh fruit. There are over 24 different burgers to
... moreMary Beth's Corner Store & Deli, Escalon. Bakery items and backyard BBQ. Grab-and-go take-away meals perfect for cabin dining. An SFGATE reader wrote: "Awesome BBQ, cobblers and very friendly family. Good place to rest along the way." 29250 E. Hwy. 120, (209) 505-8126
lessMary Beth's Corner Store & Deli, Escalon. Bakery items and backyard BBQ. Grab-and-go take-away meals perfect for cabin dining. An SFGATE reader wrote: "Awesome BBQ, cobblers and very friendly family. Good place
... moreH-B Saloon, Oakdale. Wear your hat! This joint attracts a local cowboy crowd. Right across from the Cowboy Museum with walls filled with cowboy memorabilia. Order a charbroiled burger. Bring cash to pay for your meal and quarters to stick in the jukebox filled with country hits. It won't be the best meal you've ever had but it will be an experience. 401 E. F St., (209) 847-2985
lessH-B Saloon, Oakdale. Wear your hat! This joint attracts a local cowboy crowd. Right across from the Cowboy Museum with walls filled with cowboy memorabilia. Order a charbroiled burger. Bring cash to pay for
... more50's Roadhouse, Knights Ferry. Burger are big and sandwiches piled high. 50s decor takes you back to a bygone era. 18341 Sonora Rd., (209) 881-9400
50's Roadhouse, Knights Ferry. Burger are big and sandwiches piled high. 50s decor takes you back to a bygone era. 18341 Sonora Rd., (209) 881-9400
The Grill at Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland. Unless you're a local, you'd never know about this spot off the main road. Dine on the outdoor deck with pretty mountain views. Country club fare including steaks, burgers, salads. 12765 Mueller Dr., (209) 962-8638, pinemountainlake.com
lessThe Grill at Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland. Unless you're a local, you'd never know about this spot off the main road. Dine on the outdoor deck with pretty mountain views. Country club fare including steaks,
... moreOff Highway 108
Woods Creek Cafe, Jamestown. Homey mom-and-mom place known for its decadent, creative combinations. Blueberry cheesecake pancakes? Yes! Corn dog omelettes? Yes! Also, apricot, honey garlic and roasted chicken thighs. Yum! 18256 State Hwy. 108, (209) 984-4001
lessOff Highway 108
Woods Creek Cafe, Jamestown. Homey mom-and-mom place known for its decadent, creative combinations. Blueberry cheesecake pancakes? Yes! Corn dog omelettes? Yes! Also, apricot, honey garlic and
... moreThe Rock of Twaine Harte. This down-home joint fills the tiny town of Twaine Hart with the irresistible smell of barbecue. The meats are all flavored with homemade rubs and brines, and the fish and chips are also a favorite. 23068 Fuller Rd., (209) 586-2080, rockoftwainharte.com
lessThe Rock of Twaine Harte. This down-home joint fills the tiny town of Twaine Hart with the irresistible smell of barbecue. The meats are all flavored with homemade rubs and brines, and the fish and chips are
... moreOff Highway 99
Doc's Q'N Pit Stop, Modesto. This soul food has soul. Order brisket, ribs, pulled pork...whatever your fancy and then pick from an array of sides from black-eyed peas to mac and cheese. 421 Maze Blvd., (209) 523-7427, docsqnpit.com
lessOff Highway 99
Doc's Q'N Pit Stop, Modesto. This soul food has soul. Order brisket, ribs, pulled pork...whatever your fancy and then pick from an array of sides from black-eyed peas to mac and cheese. 421 Maze
... moreFast Eddie's MOAB Meal on a Bun, Modesto. This local institution is legendary and it's walls are famous for being covered in hats, model airplanes, animal trophies, antique advertising posters. Philly cheesesteak sandwiches and burgers are favorites. 1228 Tully Rd., (209) 522-9069
lessFast Eddie's MOAB Meal on a Bun, Modesto. This local institution is legendary and it's walls are famous for being covered in hats, model airplanes, animal trophies, antique advertising posters. Philly
... moreOff Highway 140
Happy Burger, Mariposa. Burgers, fries and root beer floats—and a whole lot more. You can call ahead from the road and pickup your meal at their to-go window. 5120 Hwy. 140, (209) 966-2719, happyburgerdiner.com
lessOff Highway 140
Happy Burger, Mariposa. Burgers, fries and root beer floats—and a whole lot more. You can call ahead from the road and pickup your meal at their to-go window. 5120 Hwy. 140, (209) 966-2719,
... moreSugar Pine Diner, Mariposa. Burgers, homemade soups and dinner special ranging from seared ahi tuna to Jamaican jerk chicken. An SFGATE reader shared: " Just ten tables and the counter, serving food made from scratch." 5038 Hwy. 140, (209) 742-7793, sugarpinecafe.com
lessSugar Pine Diner, Mariposa. Burgers, homemade soups and dinner special ranging from seared ahi tuna to Jamaican jerk chicken. An SFGATE reader shared: " Just ten tables and the counter, serving food made from
... moreSavoury's, Mariposa. Elegant dinner restaurant serving American classics such as filet mignon, lamb chops and chicken Marsala. 5034 Hwy. 140, (209) 966-7677, savouryrestaurant.com
Savoury's, Mariposa. Elegant dinner restaurant serving American classics such as filet mignon, lamb chops and chicken Marsala. 5034 Hwy. 140, (209) 966-7677, savouryrestaurant.com
Off Highway 41
South Gate Brewing Company, Oakhurst. On warm, sunny days the roll-up garage-style doors at this brewery and restaurant remain open and you can pull up at one of the tables and drink a handcrafted beer while taking in the view of Deadwood Mountain. The menu features fresh pub fair such as a pulled-pork sandwich with house-made barbecue sauce and a kale salad massaged with local olive oil. 40233 Enterprise Dr., (559) 692-2739, southgatebrewco.com
Off Highway 41
South Gate Brewing Company, Oakhurst. On warm, sunny days the roll-up garage-style doors at this brewery and restaurant remain open and you can pull up at one of the tables and ... morePete's Place, Oakhurst. Should you have a pastrami sandwich and zucchini fries, or a burger and onion rings? 40093 Hwy. 41, (559) 683-0772
Pete's Place, Oakhurst. Should you have a pastrami sandwich and zucchini fries, or a burger and onion rings? 40093 Hwy. 41, (559) 683-0772
A wilderness patrol ranger at Yosemite National Park encountered three separate groups of hikers lost among snow-covered trails as darkness fell last week.
The hikers were returning to the Tuolumne Meadows area after making the trip to Clouds Rest, and the ranger found them several miles out in the backcountry on July 1.
By the time the ranger rounded up the groups and returned them to their cars, it was 11 p.m.
"One hiker was suffering from altitude sickness and another was asthmatic," according to a blog post from the park posted on July 6. "None of the hikers was enjoying their experience."
RELATED VIDEO: Caltrans crews work to clear Tioga Pass Road
May 20167: Road crews are working to clear Tioga Pass after a winter season that brought a record-breaking snowpack.
Media: CaltransA brutal winter built up a massive snowpack in the Sierra Nevada this year, and areas of the park above 8,000 feet elevation remain under snow.
Tioga Pass Road, which passes through Tuolumne Meadows where many popular hiking trails start, often opens by Memorial Day. This year it saw the latest summer opening in two decades and only became accessible to motorists on June 29.
Park spokesperson Scott Gediman warns that hikers in the Tuolumne area need to have experienced route-finding skills and the proper equipment including a detailed topographical map and compass in case your GPS can't get a signal.
"The road is open and that's great, but we're still calling it spring conditions," Gediman says. "We have a huge snowpack. It has been warm but there's still significant amounts of snow on the trails. Some of the signs are covered. Also the streams are running fast and crossing conditions can be dangerous. We have some damaged bridges. We haven't been able to get a lot crews into the backcountry to fix them because there's so much snow."
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