Tuolumne County, County in Sierra Nevada region, California, United States
Description
Tuolumne County is a county in the Sierra Nevada region of California, United States, covering 5,890 square kilometers (2,274 square miles). The area ranges from low foothills to high mountain peaks and includes forested areas, rivers, and sections of Yosemite National Park.
History
The county was founded in 1850 as one of the first 27 counties in California, shortly after the Gold Rush began. The region changed from a territory of indigenous people to a mining and logging area.
Culture
The name comes from the language of the indigenous people and refers to stone houses or mountain lions. Many places and waterways today carry names that reflect this early settlement.
Practical
Public transport connects the larger towns and some recreation areas, especially during summer. Visitors who want to reach remote places or trailheads should use their own vehicle.
Did you know?
The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne lies within the county and reaches a depth of 1,370 meters (4,500 feet). This gorge attracts fewer visitors than the better known parts of Yosemite but offers equally deep views.
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Yosemite National Park
47 km
El Capitan
41.4 km
Half Dome
47 km
Ahwahnee Hotel
44.3 km
Hetch Hetchy
15.7 km
The Nose
42 km
Yosemite Valley
42.1 km
Yosemite Falls
42.4 km
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
41.7 km
Glacier Point
45.5 km
Horsetail Fall
42.2 km
Taft Point
45.1 km
Vernal Fall
47.7 km
Pioneer Cabin Tree
43 km
O'Shaughnessy Dam
15.6 km
Tunnel View
41 km
New Melones Lake
51 km
Stanislaus National Forest
14.1 km
Clouds Rest
48.5 km
Moaning Cavern
46.4 km
Sonora Pass
43.4 km
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
42.6 km
Camp 4
42.9 km
Nevada Fall
48.5 km
Mirror Lake
45.8 km
Murphys Hotel
48 km
Mount Lyell
66.5 km
Mist Trail
47.7 km
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