Hiking The Lower Yosemite Falls Trail
Yosemite Falls is one of the most popular attractions in Yosemite National Park. The waterfall cascades down three seperate tiers over 2,425 feet. In fact, if is so inclined, they can hike to the top of Yosemite Falls. This trail however, is not difficult and not nearly as long. The views are still quite a reward and definitely awe inspiring. The Lower Yosemite Falls Trail takes visitors right up to the base of the bottom portion of the falls which is 320 feet. The trail leading up to the base offers people an incredible view of both upper and lower Yosemite Falls along the way to the viewing footbridge.
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- Overall Views: 100%
- Overall Difficulty: 15%
Lower Yosemite Falls Trail Quick Facts:
- Elevation: 3,971 feet.
- Elevation Gain: 157 feet.
- Estimated Distance: 1 miles.
- My Actual Distance: 0.9 miles.
- Estimated Time:Â 1 hour.
- My Time:Â 21 minutes.Â
Lower Yosemite Falls Trail Directions:
Lower Yosemite Falls Trail Pictures:
- The beautiful view of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls from the Lower Falls trail.
- Yosemite Falls during the winter after a couple of mid-Fall storms. The fall can be dry in some months by fall. Here it’s just a trickle.
- This is opposite of what Yosemite Falls looks like during the late summer and fall. During the spring the waterfall comes roaring back to life. As it hits the bottom it produces a showering mist onto the view bridge.
- Lower Yosemite Falls trail.
Who Lower Yosemite Falls Trail Is For:
Advanced Hikers:Â It’s crowded and its easy but the views are something to check off a bucket list eventually.Â
Expert Hikers:Â Put this on your bucketlist one day and include it with other activities.Â
It’s always a good idea to be aware of what type of hiking level you’re at.
Best Time Of Year To Hike Lower Yosemite Falls Trail:
It’s always a good idea to check the weather before heading out on a hike.