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If you only do one hike in Yosemite, then the trip to Upper Yosemite Falls is a great option. Although challenging, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of the valley, Half Dome, and Sentinel Dome while climbing alongside one of the world’s tallest waterfalls.
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- Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Mar 23, 2023 · Route Overview. This is one of the oldest trails at Yosemite National Park that leads to the country’s tallest waterfall. The hike to Yosemite Falls is rated as difficult, is 7.2 miles long, and takes about 6-8 hours to complete. This hike consists mostly of climbing and several switchbacks.
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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)
Mar 11, 2024 · One of Yosemite's oldest historic trails (built 1873 to 1877), the Yosemite Falls Trail leads to the top of North America’s tallest waterfall, which rises 2,425 feet (739 m) above the Valley floor. This trail starts near Camp 4, along the Valley Loop Trail, and immediately begins its climb, switchback after switchback, through oak woodland ...
The Yosemite Falls Trail is about 4 miles one way, gaining approximately 3,000 feet in elevation over the course of the climb. You’ll start near the famous Camp 4 and begin ascending along switchbacks through the trees.
Details. 7.2 miles round trip, 8.5 if you go to Yosemite Point. 3,000 feet of elevation gain, 3,300 for Yosemite Point. This is a hard hike, make sure you are ready for it. Location: Yosemite Valley near Camp 4. This information is from my hike in 2018. Read more about my favorite spots in Yosemite National Park here. Getting There.
