No. To see any of the Park you actually need to go into the Park. Tunnel View is just above Yosemite Valley and several miles inside the National Park boundary. You can make a reservation for the fee YARTS bus to travel into the Park without a Day Use Entry permit. But it does not go up to Tunnel View. The bus just goes to Yosemite Valley.

July aug is the WORST! -park resident

You will have to stop at the viewing area and look 'back" to the north. Worth a stop every time.

Download the map and brochure, I recall 4-5 easy trails. I don’t have it handy, but I went on 4 trails of easy flat walking to moderate uphill elevations either with a lot of steps or decent gravel paths. There are also some paved bike paths and the park has a shuttle bus to get you around. You can also drive to some vistas and trailheads. But we used the shuttle. There is also a 2 hour tour by a ranger that’s interesting but may be too boring for youngsters.

Hi For the most up to date information, post on the Yosemite forum. This Q&A is a seldom viewed feature.

I don’t know how it is to visit in February, but if there is snow you must have tire-chain or a 4x4 vehicle with snow tires. Chains can be bought and placed at the entrance of the park. We payed 106 dollars for chain and to put it because I had no clue how to do it but it is easy if you learn even in YouTube.

Not bad at all.

Yes a great time to go to the valley. you will miss all the tourist Tago pass may be closed. But have fun in the valley it should be great weather..

Sorry. I am no expert on US weather. I do know that access to the park overall can be limited by weather. I suggest you consult reports of conditions at the time.

Hi As your question is not about the Tunnel View viewpoint, I recommend posting directly on the Yosemite National Park forum.