Lower Yosemite Falls Hike At a Glance

Location:

Yosemite National Park, California

Coordinates:

37° 44’32.78”N, 119° 36’7.08”W

Time:

1-2 hours plus return trip

Length:

1.4 miles one way

Elevation Gain:

1,111 ft

Trail Condition

Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Description:

The hike to Lower Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park is very pretty and enjoyable. We stopped at the middle cascades instead of continuing to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls because we didn't come prepared. When we go back, I'm sure we'll continue to the top.

Fees:

Entrance fee

Appropriate for Scouts:

Yes

Trip Dates:

Most Recent: June 7, 2002

Things To Do In
Yosemite National Park

Hiking:

• Lower Yosemite Falls Hike