Summary of reopening call…
Listening to re-opening plan. So far, to begin the process.Expected to be early June. Subject to change.
50% vehicle capacity
No seasonal staff
Lower & Upper Pines open
Backpackers campgrounds in Valley, Tuolumne & Hetch Hetchy open
100% Lodge and Awahnee
50% Curry
Modified food ops
Still looking at options
Bikes, rafts, aa gallery, retail open
Ticketed entry for day use, reservation system
Converting some trails to one way
Limited entry into confined spaces
Outdoor visitor center and info booths
Social distancing signage
Mask encouragement
No distancing police, but will close problem areas
Questions and answers:
Half Dome June 5
Property owner guests (Yosemite West, etc) allowed, but must have day use reservation
No shuttles (see YARTS below)
Tioga road may be open
No reservation, no entry (employees, property owners and residents not included)
Campground reservations will roll depending on opening
Aramark (not in attendance)
Social distancing, etc plans not finalized
One way lines, Lane dividers
Pass holders must make reservations
No day use reservation needed for lodging, campground guests with reservation
No large tour busses
All restrooms open, twice/daily cleaning
YARTS
Adaptations (in talks) to provide multiple drop off/pick up locations in Park to avoid overcrowding and help take up some coverage of valley shuttles being closed
Hetch Hetchy
No specific plans, possibly limited hours
Must meet California stage 3 before opening. Ban on essential travel lifted by Governor.
***NO FIRM DATE. TRENDS ARE LEANING TOWARDS EARLY JUNE***