Yosemite Falls Trail
| 24 May 2010
The Falls Trail is arguably the best trail in Yosemite National Park. One of Yosemite oldest historic trails, the Yosemite Falls Trail leads to the top of North America’s tallest waterfall, which is 739 m above the Valley floor. The 11.6 km round-trip is strenuous and very hard in winter. Only experienced and fit hikers should take this hike that takes all day between 6 and 8 hours. Less demanding hikes, but just as spectacular give access to the Bridalveil Fall and the Lower Yosemite Fall. Bridalveil Fall is a 20 minute hike starting at the Bridalveil parking area; the paved trail, 0.8 km round trip, goes from here to the base of the fall that flows all year round. Lower Yosemite Fall is best seen in spring and early summer as it dries up typically from late July or early August through October. The round trip to this fall takes about half an hour and is 1.6 km long. Both trails are fairly easy although icy conditions may apply in winter. They are popular with families and school groups.
Finally Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall are moderate to strenuous hikes that take about 3 hours and 5 to 6 hours respectively for a round trip. They are both accessible via the John Muir Trail and conditions are much harder in winter because of snow and ice. More information on Yosemite’s trails is available from the Yosemite National Park official website.
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