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Upper Yosemite Falls Trail Map & Directions. View Upper Yosemite Falls in a larger map. Distance: 7.6 miles (12 km) round trip from the Lower Yosemite Falls trailhead; 9.4 miles (15 km) including Yosemite Point. Elevation at trailhead: 3,967 feet (1,347 meters)
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Start your hike early; this trail can become very hot mid-day in the summer. By starting as early as possible, you will be able to hike during the cooler part of the day. The upper portion of the t...Avoid becoming dehydrated or experiencing heat exhaustion. Drink plenty and drink often; pace yourself; rest in the shade; eat salty snacks.Sprained ankles and knee injuries are common on this trail. There are many areas of loose sand mixed with rocky terrain, which makes for slippery footing.Stay on the trail; there are numerous steep drop-offs and ledges off-trail.Drinking water is not available along the trail. A drinking fountain is available near the trailhead in Camp 4. Bring 4 quarts/liters of water if hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls.
The Yosemite Falls trailhead is located along the Valley Loop Trailnear 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 Valleywide Shuttle serves the trailhead area. Ride the shuttle to stop #7 and walk directly across the street to Camp 4 and follow trailhead signs.
Pets, bicycles, and strollers are prohibited. Do not shortcut switchbacks, which causes rapid trail erosion and results in injuries. Keep your food within arm's reach at all timesand do not feed the wildlife. Carry out all trash and food waste (fruit peels, shells, etc.).
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Jan 31, 2018 · Yosemite Falls Trail to Upper Yosemite Fall: trail description, photos, GPS map, and hike directions for an incredible waterfall hike in Yosemite National Park, CA.
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Yosemite National Park. Photos (17,558) Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 10.6 kmElevation gain 992 mRoute type Out-and-back. Discover this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 min to complete.
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- What are some tips to share about Upper Yosemite Falls Trail?Bring a lot of water and be careful of loose gravel on the the trail.
- How to get to Upper Yosemite Falls Trail?Directions from Arch Rock Entrance: Follow Highway 140 into the Yosemite Valley. Six and a half miles from the entrance station the road splits. Ta...
- What is the expected weather this week for Upper Yosemite Falls Trail?Expected weather for Upper Yosemite Falls Trail for the next 5 days is: Wed, 3 January - -5 degrees/few snow showers Thu, 4 January - 0 degrees/p...
The Upper Yosemite Falls hike is one of the must-do hikes at Yosemite National Park. The trail is an iconic engineering marvel. It's tough, climbing about 3000 feet in 3 miles, but the incredible scenery makes your heart light even when your legs feel heavy.
Directions. Print/PDF map. Share. More. Length 1.2 miElevation gain 55 ftRoute type Loop. Discover this 1.2-mile loop trail near Yosemite Valley, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
