“Firefall Express” shuttle provides exclusive guided access and comfort for three weekends in February.
Evergreen Lodge and Rush Creek Lodge & Spa are making it easier than ever to witness Yosemite’s awe-inspiring Firefall phenomenon, a bucket-list experience for outdoor adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts. Every winter, when the sun aligns perfectly with Horsetail Fall on Yosemite National Park’s world-famous granite monolith, El Capitan, the waterfall illuminates in fiery hues, resembling molten lava cascading down the sheer cliff. This dazzling, yet fleeting spectacle occurs only during the last three weeks of February.
To provide a seamless and memorable experience, Evergreen and Rush Creek Lodge are offering their exclusive Yosemite Firefall Express—a guided shuttle service designed to navigate the National Park Service’s temporary reservation system and provide guests with optimal access to this natural marvel. Not only does this brilliant offering make experiencing the phenomenon more accessible and enjoyable, it also helps reduce vehicle traffic and congestion in the park.
Firefall without the fuss
This premium service is not just transportation but a curated experience. Guests are transported by a local expert from their lodge who provides insights and assists in selecting the perfect viewing spot for the Firefall phenomenon. The Firefall Express includes comfortable round-trip transportation to Yosemite Valley, chairs, blankets, hot chocolate, and a scenic walk to the best vantage point for viewing and photographing the Firefall spectacle. As vehicle access to the viewing area is restricted, guests must be able to walk a little over a mile on flat ground with their supplies.
The Firefall Express will operate for the last three weekends of February, with multiple shuttles departing from both Rush Creek Lodge and Evergreen Lodge at 2 PM and returning around 8 PM. The shuttle allows guests to bypass the Park’s reservation requirements, assuring them access, and to focus solely on the enjoyment of witnessing this rare natural phenomenon.
Departing from Evergreen Lodge:
February 15-17 and 22-23
(Evergreen Lodge is temporarily closed for their annual winter break February 8-9.)
Departing from Rush Creek Lodge:
February 8-9, 15-17, and 22-23
Pricing: $110 per adult, $80 per youth (ages 8-15).
The Park charges an additional $20 admission fee for passengers 16 years or older unless they already have a Yosemite or America the Beautiful annual pass, or proof of recent park entry (within three days). The Firefall Express shuttle service is open to all, including guests staying elsewhere or at the sister property, Firefall Ranch. (PRNewswire)
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