Lower Yosemite Falls CA

• 4-star hike
• 1 mile loop
• Easy | Gain 50 feet
• Yosemite, CA | Yosemite Region
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The image shows a waterfall cascading down a steep, rocky cliff face surrounded by tall trees. The waterfall is set against a clear blue sky, and the scene is framed by the greenery of the trees, creating a striking contrast with the rugged, gray rock of the cliff.

The image shows a waterfall cascading down a steep, rocky cliff face surrounded by tall trees. The waterfall is set against a clear blue sky, and the scene is framed by the greenery of the trees, creating a striking contrast with the rugged, gray rock of the cliff.

Getting up close and personal with one of the Western United States' most magnificent waterfalls without the need for a long arduous trek is part of what makes Yosemite National Park so popular.

Hiking to Lower Yosemite Falls on a one mile loop trail takes you on a very pleasant and winding journey through forest, spotting the occasional deer before opening up to reveal the 320ft wall of cascading water crashing onto the rocks. The route is very easy, with virtually no inclined sections. The Eastern portion of this trail is also wheelchair accessible outside of winter conditions.

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⬤ 4★ Lower Falls Loop 1.0 mi loop, easy, gain 50 ft
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The bridge over the creek provides great vantage points and photo opportunities, and those with more energy to burn might choose to skip off the trail and scramble over the many boulders towards the very bottom of the falls.

The image shows two photographs of a waterfall. The left photograph captures a wide view of a tall waterfall cascading down a steep cliff, surrounded by trees. The right photograph provides a closer view of the waterfall, highlighting the water flowing down the rocky cliff face and a rainbow forming at the base of the waterfall.

The image shows two photographs of a waterfall. The left photograph captures a wide view of a tall waterfall cascading down a steep cliff, surrounded by trees. The right photograph provides a closer view of the waterfall, highlighting the water flowing down the rocky cliff face and a rainbow forming at the base of the waterfall.

The waterfall is so massive it's difficult to get it all in frame!

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• Official: Yosemite National Park
• AllTrails Public: Lower Yosemite Falls
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