Sierra Trails Inn - Elliott Corner

3-star bed and breakfast on 30 wooded acres, 19 miles from Yosemite South Entrance

Accommodations

Sierra Trails Inn offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and mountain views. Each room provides a balcony or terrace with views of the Sierra mountains. The inn eclectically decorates rooms with natural bedding, and some accommodations sleep up to 8 guests.

Dining and Breakfast

A daily buffet breakfast features fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice, plus a rotating hot entrée such as veggie frittata. Guests can request a packed breakfast bag for early-morning hikes in Yosemite National Park. The breakfast includes vegetarian options and is served in a communal dining area with a shared lounge.

Outdoor Amenities and Grounds

The property sits on 30 acres of wooded grounds that guests can explore for hiking and wildlife viewing, including gray squirrels, hummingbirds, and deer. An outdoor fireplace, a sun terrace, and barbecue facilities are available for guest use. The scenic terrace provides panoramic Sierra mountain views, and hummingbird feeders attract dozens of hummingbirds daily.

Location and Nearby Activities

The inn is located 19 miles from Yosemite South Entrance and within a 15-minute drive from Mariposa and Oakhurst for groceries and restaurants. Nearby activities include fishing, golfing, wine tasting, and hiking on the property itself. Guests can see the stars from the balcony at night due to the location's low light pollution, away from city lights.

Services and Guest Support

Hosts Jane and Richard provide personalized hiking route recommendations and restaurant advice based on current conditions in Yosemite National Park. The inn offers express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and private check-in for convenience. Ponchos and other outdoor equipment are available on loan for day trips into the park.

• Location: 19 miles from Yosemite South Entrance, 15 min from Mariposa and Oakhurst
• Rooms: family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, mountain views; sleep up to 8
• Dining: rotating hot entrée breakfast; packed breakfast bags for early hikes
• Grounds: 30 acres for hiking, wildlife viewing (gray squirrels, hummingbirds, deer); outdoor fireplace; BBQ facilities; scenic terrace
• Services: personalized Yosemite hike advice; ponchos and equipment on loan; express check-in