Lower Yosemite Fall

About this place

Lower Yosemite Fall Trail forms a short paved loop through the valley forest to the base of Yosemite Falls' final 320-foot drop. Several viewpoints reveal both the upper and lower falls, while the western footbridge reaches the wettest and loudest part of the route during peak runoff.

The NPS lists the full loop at 1 mile with about 50 feet of gain and a 30-minute hiking time. Flow is strongly seasonal and may be very low by late summer.

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Sources and photo credits

Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park — Lower Yosemite Fall Trail National Park Service Public Trails — Lower Yosemite Fall complete walking loop National Park Service