12/8/2023 0 Comments Yosemite waterfall hikesIf you are exhausted, then you can head back down from here, or you can add a mile and a half and go out to Yosemite Point. It’s still a great spot to see the valley though. There are a couple of spots on the way down to the overlook that are better for views of the falls. The overlook here is pretty cool, but it doesn’t have a great view of the falls. The cliffside is only a 20 foot or so drop to the overlook, so it’s not too bad, but it is crazy with the exposed views you have of the valley. This is a pretty sketchy part of the hike, so be careful on this trail.īasically, it goes down a bunch of steps, then bends right and you will be hugging the cliffside as you make your way down the final portion. Head right and follow the trail out to the end of the cliff, there you will see another path down to the overlook. This part of the trail seemed to go on and on for me as it kept feeling like you were getting close before another switchback popped up.Įventually, you will reach the saddle that connects to a few other trails and the trail to the Yosemite Falls overlook and Yosemite Point. As the trail climbs, you will be able to see Yosemite Falls with Half Dome in the background, which is epic. We found a spot up a few more switchbacks with a view and took a snack break before heading on.įrom there, you will be going along the left side of Yosemite Falls up into the canyon. There are tons more switchbacks here, and little shade, so be warned in the summer. This area also shows you how much you have left to go to get to the summit, which is a lot. There are a lot of great spots for photos of the waterfall here. From here, the trail is flat for a little while before heading downhill on a half dozen or so switchbacks.Īfter the downhill, you will travel around the mountain and get your first views of Upper Yosemite Falls. ![]() It then goes around a bend, and you get more views of Half Dome before heading into a shaded area again. The trail continues it’s uphill climb and introduces the jagged rock “steps” that will be the bane of your existence on the way down. ![]() We took a short break here to enjoy the views and have a snack. The views here are great of Half Dome and the valley below, and it only gets harder if you continue. This is the spot where many hikers turn around it is about a mile in and 1,000 feet of elevation. When you gain some elevation and get above the trees a little, the views start getting a lot better. The first half mile or so is on switchbacks under trees, so it is not super exciting. I have heard there are like 130 switchbacks on this trail, but I haven’t counted I wouldn’t doubt those numbers though. The trail goes up from the beginning on switchbacks, and pretty much doesn’t stop until the end. I think it is shuttle stop seven but double check this.įrom the parking lot, head across the street and into Camp 4, which is where the trail starts. You can park elsewhere in the valley as well and take the shuttle over if you can’t find a spot. ![]() There is a parking lot near Camp 4 and the trailhead, but it can fill up, especially in the summer. Read more about my favorite spots in Yosemite National Park here.This information is from my hike in 2018.This is a hard hike, make sure you are ready for it.3,000 feet of elevation gain, 3,300 for Yosemite Point.7.2 miles round trip, 8.5 if you go to Yosemite Point.Here is all the information on the hike to the top of the falls and the extra add-on excursion to the top of Yosemite Point. If you are looking to make it to the top though, be prepared for grueling uphill and downhill to reach the summit, but an amazing view of the valley when you do. ![]() Because of that, it is a popular destination in Yosemite Valley for hikers. Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America and one of the ten tallest in the world.
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