The upper half of the trail is steep and rocky, but the arduous climb is well worth the amazing views you will be rewarded with at the top. Here you may be surprised by the small size of Yosemite Creek, which feeds this massive waterfall. Use extreme caution when near the creek and remember you are directly above a waterfall. Yosemite Point offers direct views of Half Dome that rival those found on the North Dome trail, gives you an opportunity to see Lost Arrow Spire up close, and provides panoramic views of many other peaks.
Eagle Peak, part of the Three Brothers rock formation, is the highest point on the north rim of Yosemite Valley, which gives you a different perspective of the surrounding granite landscape. To learn more about this Yosemite icon, view a minute podcast episode about Yosemite Falls.
The Yosemite Falls Trail is open year-round; conditions vary depending on the season. In spring, when the waterfall is at its peak, this hike is stunning, and you may even get wet from the spray of the waterfall during a section of the hike. In summer, conditions are hot and dry, and the loose decomposed granite along the trail can be slippery.
Keep in mind that by August, the water levels are low and you may only see a trickle here. Check out our Yosemite Falls webcam to see a current view. During winter, the lower portion of this trail gets direct sunlight, so hiking can be snow-free while other trails are icy. Visiting Columbia Rock, located one mile up the trail, is a worthwhile trip at any time of year.
The upper portion of this trail, which receives little to no sunlight in winter, can be very icy and slippery, or buried beneath feet of snow, making traction difficult. In winter, hiking in the colder early morning or late afternoon hours can be even more dangerous if the trail is icy. Drinking water is not available along the trail. A drinking fountain is available near the trailhead in Camp 4. The Camp 4 parking area is for campers only, but there is parking at the Yosemite Falls parking area across the street from, and just beyond the entrance to Camp 4.
The Valley Visitor Shuttle 7 am to 10 pm year-round serves the trailhead area. Location: this waterfall flows in the south side of Yosemite Valley, by the Sentinel Rock. You can park by the Sentinel Beach picnic area or near by the Four Mile Trailhead for the best views.
When the sun sets, it creates a deep orange glow that reflects on the water, making it look as if the waterfall is on fire. Location: near El Capitan picnic area. You can see the waterfall from the road. Bridalveil falls is probably the most visited waterfall in the Park. It is very accessible, and it is also one of a very few waterfalls in Yosemite that does not dry up in the Summer.
Location: located on the way to Yosemite Valley. It can be seen from the tunnel view and Wawona Road. You can park by the waterfall and hike up the short trail to the base of the waterfall. In the peak flow months Spring , the area at the base is wet and slippery. In winter months, it can freeze and become icy. Even though Vernal Falls is pretty short compared to other waterfalls in Yosemite, it is actually one of the most impressive in terms of flow.
It is known for the green foliage around it and cascading water. Unlike the waterfalls mentioned above, this one cannot be seen from the Valley or a car window. If this is a relevant topic for you, check out the park service's accessibility guide , which lists, among other things, all the park's wheelchair-accessible trails. Already done this hike? Add a Review. On clear spring nights when the moon is full, photographers gather by the score at the lower falls to see the moonlit rainbows that span the water, a phenomenon known as a moonbow , the world's most romantic portmanteau.
Yosemite Nature Notes Episode 15 explores moonbow fever and includes lots of lovely footage of moonbows shimmering in front of waterfalls and starry skies. Even the most kitten-kicking of cynics should watch the first two minutes to see a few examples.
Yosemite Nature Notes itself also has a feed. From Virtual Yosemite. The Trailhead. The Cover Photo. Oh My Gosh Point. From the 4-Mile Trail. From the Swinging Bridge. From the Upper Falls Trail. From Glacier Point. Also From Glacier Point.
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