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Lower Yosemite Falls Trail

The Lower Yosemite Fall Trail at Yosemite National Park is a short, highly-trafficked, 0.9 mile hike out to the Lower Yosemite Falls. Yosemite Falls, in its entirety, is 2,425 feet and flows from November through July with its peak in May. Yosemite Falls is one of the world's tallest waterfalls and is made up of three separate falls: Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 feet), the middle cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 feet). This trail brings you to the Lower Yosemite Falls portion, but you get views of the entire falls from almost immediately at the trailhead.

Parking can be found across the street from the trailhead and is usually accessible, despite the large crowds at the park. The trail itself is highly trafficked, but is still enjoyable, especially just below the falls.

If you arrive in late Summer, the falls may be dried up as it tends to dry up by July. This trail is also very accessible since it's mostly flat and paved or crushed stone.
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Know Before You Go

  • Lower Yosemite Fall Trail is an easily accessible, short 0.9-mile hike offering views of the entire 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls.
  • Yosemite Falls flows from November to July, peaking in May, but may dry up by late summer.
  • Parking is generally available across the street from the trailhead, though the trail is popular and can be crowded.
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Distance
0.9 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
27 min
Elev. Gain
195'
Rating
0.0
Added
November 24, 2017
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
160'
Ascent
195'
Descent
195'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    37.745697, -119.597175
  2. Main Trailhead

    37.745663, -119.59559

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

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0.9 miles / 1.4 km
May 24, 2018
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0.9 miles / 1.4 km
May 02, 2014
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