Tunnel View

Since its opening in 1933, it has offered visitors iconic, expansive views of Yosemite Valley, making it one of the park's most renowned viewpoints.

[1][2] The large viewpoint area is located directly east of the Wawona Tunnel portal, as one enters Yosemite Valley from points south.

[1] The view looks eastward into Yosemite Valley, and includes surrounding features, such as the southwest face of El Capitan on the left, Half Dome on axis, and Bridalveil Fall on the right.

[3] For many arriving by road, this is the stunning first view, upon suddenly exiting the long and dark tunnel, of Yosemite Valley and its setting.

Wawona Tunnel’s east end lies less than 1,500 feet from of Artist Point, where Thomas Ayres drew the first picture of Yosemite Valley in 1855.