Summer One-Day, Sleep-Late Itinerary

Let yourself sleep in—no alarms, no pressure. Grab a latte at Parkside Deli, linger near the lobby fireplace, and breathe in that pine-scented air. Or–give yourself even more time in bed with room service.

Try your aim at on-site archery, take a mountain bike for a ride on a nearby trail, or ascend to new heights on our climbing wall—all included in your stay.

When you’re ready to roam, Corlieu Falls delivers Sierra magic. This tucked-away trail is part of Lewis Creek and offers a forested walk to a 50-foot cascade that tumbles through mossy boulders and fern-framed rock.

If you’d rather a scenic drive with impressive views, point your wheels toward the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway—a 90+ mile loop winding through the Sierra National Forest with sweeping vistas, granite cliffs, wildflower fields, and alpine lakes. It’s a photographer’s dream and a crowd-dodger’s paradise.

Make a quick stop back at Tenaya to reset—change into layers, fuel up, and grab to-go snacks from Parkside Deli. Toss a few blankets in the car; you’ll want them later. Then ease back into the day. After Corlieu Falls, wind your way up toward Glacier Point Road, where the forest thins and the air shifts.

Park at the Taft Point trailhead and follow the easy, 2.2-mile roundtrip path through sunlit pines. It opens suddenly—sheer cliffs, open sky, and a quieter view across to El Capitan that feels a world away from the Valley floor.

As you hike, keep your eyes peeled for scurrying marmots, soaring hawks and eagles, and the quick flashes of Western fence lizards basking on warm granite—easy to recognize by their signature blue bellies.