Mariposa Grove PHASE 5 – Lower Grove and South Lot (2016 to
2017) - Yosemite National Park

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Through the winter of 2016—when snow depths reached over five feet—and into 2017, Treeline Construction Inc. built two new buildings and two new bus shelters for the Mariposa Grove at Yosemite’s South Entrance along Highway 41.

One of the buildings and a bus shelter are located at the Lower Grove Arrival Area, which serves as the drop-off point for visitors hiking and touring among the Giant Sequoias. The second, larger building and an additional shelter were constructed at the South Entrance, where the structure now serves as the Visitor Center with a sales area and comfort station.

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The buildings and shelters were designed to harmonize with their surroundings and endure the Sierra’s demanding climate. Each combines timber framing, log infrastructure, cedar siding, exposed wood ceilings, and stonework that provides protection from snow while blending seamlessly into the forest landscape.

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Following the 2021 Mono Wind Event, which severely damaged the Lower Grove Comfort Station, Treeline returned to reconstruct the building with the same attention to detail and craftsmanship that defined the original work.

Although the project was located in a remote part of Yosemite, the South Entrance Visitor Center and parking area are highly visible along Highway 41—the park’s southern gateway. Throughout construction, Treeline maintained clear public access and visibility, completing the Visitor Center’s front entrance early so that visitors could experience the design and craftsmanship of this new park landmark as work progressed.