{"id":30269,"date":"2021-07-23T21:41:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T19:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=30269"},"modified":"2022-04-20T03:01:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T01:01:35","slug":"hike-upper-yosemite-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Hike to Upper Yosemite Falls: North America&#8217;s tallest waterfall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Upper Yosemite Falls is considered one of the best hikes in Yosemite National Park. Especially in spring<\/strong>, when some popular hikes (Half Dome, Glacier Point, Taft Point) aren\u2019t yet open for the summer season, the hike to Upper Yosemite Falls is a great, challenging but very rewarding alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cb64420092\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2cb64420092\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#why-you-should-hike-to-upper-yosemite-falls\" >Why you should hike to Upper Yosemite Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#upper-yosemite-falls-hiking-stats\" >Upper Yosemite Falls hiking stats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#yosemite-falls-stages-viewpoints\" >Yosemite Falls stages &amp; viewpoints<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#1-columbia-rock\" >#1 Columbia Rock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#2-view-of-upper-yosemite-falls\" >#2 View of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#3-top-of-upper-yosemite-falls\" >#3 Top of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#4-mouth-of-upper-yosemite-falls\" >#4 Mouth of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#5-optional-yosemite-point\" >#5 Optional: Yosemite Point<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#how-to-get-to-upper-yosemite-falls-trailhead\" >How to get to Upper Yosemite Falls trailhead?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#how-long-does-it-take-to-hike-to-the-top-of-upper-yosemite-falls\" >How long does it take to hike to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#what-is-the-best-time-to-hike-yosemite-falls\" >What is the best time to hike Yosemite Falls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/#is-it-dangerous-to-hike-upper-yosemite-falls\" >Is it dangerous to hike Upper Yosemite Falls?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-you-should-hike-to-upper-yosemite-falls\"><\/span>Why you should hike to Upper Yosemite Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upper Yosemite Falls is one of the National Park\u2019s oldest, historic trails<\/strong> (built between 1873 and 1877). The trail doesn\u2019t only lead to the top of the <strong>tallest waterfall in Yosemite National Park.<\/strong> <strong>Upper Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall of entire continental North America<\/strong>, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the Upper Fall to the base of the Lower Fall. (America&#8217;s tallest waterfalls are located in Hawaii.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Hike to Upper Yosemite Falls \"  class=\"wp-image-29723 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Yes, you read it correctly: The hike to Upper Yosemite Falls leads up to the top and the mouth of America&#8217;s tallest waterfall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The views of Yosemite Falls from the trail are magnificent.<\/strong> While hiking up Yosemite Falls you get pretty close to the falls\u2019 bottom and top. Upper Yosemite Falls trail is a <strong>challenging, but absolutely rewarding<\/strong> hike from an exercise and perspective point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Top of Upper Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29729 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-7-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-7-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-7-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-7-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-7-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-7.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>View from Top of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"View from the top of Yosemite Falls into Yosemite Valley\"  class=\"wp-image-29733 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-9-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-9-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-9-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-9-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-9-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-9-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-9.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Yosemite Valley view from the mouth of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Don\u2019t mix up Lower Yosemite Falls and Upper Yosemite Falls. <strong>Lower Yosemite Falls in contrast can be reached within a 1-mile loop trail (1,6 km). <\/strong>This makes this short and easy trail extremely popular and crowded. Upper Yosemite Falls instead isn\u2019t for the faint of heart nor the untrained, which makes this hike less crowded, more enjoyable, and much more spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"upper-yosemite-falls-hiking-stats\"><\/span>Upper Yosemite Falls hiking stats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background wp-block-list\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 7,2 miles (11.6 km) round trip<\/li><li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 2,700 ft (823 m)<\/li><li><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong> strenuous &amp; steep<\/li><li><strong>Length:<\/strong> 6 \u2013 8 hours, consider it as a day hike<\/li><li><strong>Trailhead:<\/strong> behind Camp 4, opposite Yosemite Valley Lodge<\/li><li><strong>Best time:<\/strong> spring, when the waterfall is in its peak flow and temperatures are still mild<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"yosemite-falls-stages-viewpoints\"><\/span>Yosemite Falls stages &amp; viewpoints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-columbia-rock\"><\/span>#1 Columbia Rock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upper Yosemite Falls Trail <strong>starts out pretty steep<\/strong> right after entering the trailhead. The first part of the trail leads through the <strong>shady forest on sandy and rocky floor<\/strong>. After 1 mile (1,6km) and 1.000 feet (305m) elevation gain you\u2019ll be rewarded with the <strong>1st viewpoint: Columbia Rock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Upper Yosemite Falls Trail: 1st viewpoint Columbia Rock\"  class=\"wp-image-29741 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-13.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>1st stage of Upper Yosemite Falls Trail: Columbia Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This first stage of the Upper Yosemite Falls trail offers <strong>spectacular views of Yosemite Valley with Half Dome in the distance<\/strong>. Quite a few people will turn around at Columbia Rock after soaking in these views. I would <strong>recommend walking a little further<\/strong>, even if you don\u2019t plan to hike up all the way up to the top of Yosemite Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"View of Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from Columbia Rock\"  class=\"wp-image-29721 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-3.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>View of Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from Columbia Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Tioga Pass Road covered in snow\"  class=\"wp-image-29727 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains still covered in snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-view-of-upper-yosemite-falls\"><\/span>#2 View of Upper Yosemite Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After Columbia Rock, the trail gets more sandy. Follow the trail for another mile (1.6 km) and enjoy the leveled-out, partly downhill path. You\u2019ll get to <strong>impressive views of Upper Yosemite Falls as you stand eye level<\/strong> at the bottom of the cascading falls. At this stage, you get close enough to feel the spray of North America\u2019s tallest waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1120\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Gischt der Upper Yosemite Falls\"  data-id=\"29754\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-20.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-yosemite-falls-20\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29755 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-20.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-20.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-20-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-20-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-20-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-20-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1050\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Upper Yosemite Falls Nahaufnahme\"  data-id=\"29742\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-14.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-yosemite-falls-14\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29743 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-14.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-14.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-14-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-14-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-14-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-14-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From this point, the <strong>trail gets steeper, countless switchbacks on the rocky ground follow<\/strong>. The further up you hike the more open the terrain gets, which means <strong>less shade as you arrive at the hardest part of the trail<\/strong>. Take it easy and walk slowly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Upper Yosemite Falls Trail\"  class=\"wp-image-29725 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-5-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-5-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-5-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-5-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-5-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-5.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Valley views from Upper Yosemite Falls Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-top-of-upper-yosemite-falls\"><\/span>#3 Top of Upper Yosemite Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you reach the top of the trail: Follow the signs to Yosemite Falls Overlook and you\u2019ll be rewarded with <strong>panoramic views<\/strong>. Yosemite Valley opens up in front of you giving you a much better sense of how far you\u2019ve hiked up. After this strenuous hike, you\u2019ll probably need a few minutes to soak in the view and <strong>make yourself aware of this natural wonder <\/strong>formed millions of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Wanderung zu den Upper Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29751 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-18.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Panorama view from top of Upper Yosemite Falls into Yosemite Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-mouth-of-upper-yosemite-falls\"><\/span>#4 Mouth of Upper Yosemite Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This view is so impressive that you might assume this is the final destination of this hike. But there is <strong>one more viewpoint that I\u2019d recommend you to check out <\/strong>after having hiked up all the way to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls. You\u2019ll be able to look into the <strong>Mouth of the falls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Mouth of Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29735 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-10-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-10-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-10-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-10-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-10-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-10-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-10.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Mouth of Yosemite Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the top of Upper Yosemite Falls turn left and follow the stone steps guarded by a handrail to the mouth of Upper Yosemite Falls. If not scared of heights you can follow the narrow staircase down to the <strong>actual viewpoint, look over the railing and watch the water literally fall over the edge of the cliff. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be lucky to see a <strong>rainbow in the thundering falls <\/strong>or <strong>spot a climber<\/strong> abseiling or coming up the steep wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Viewpoint at the mouth of Upper Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29731 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-8-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-8-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-8-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-8-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-8-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-8.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Not for the fainted heart: Viewpoint at the mouth of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1120\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"rainbow in spray Upper Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29747 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-16.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-16.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-16-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-16-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-16-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-16-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Rainbow in the spray of thundering Upper Yosemite Falls <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-optional-yosemite-point\"><\/span>#5 Optional: Yosemite Point<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still have enough time and energy left (remember that the way down is almost as strenuous as coming up) you can add another 0.8 miles and 700ft elevation gain (213 m \/ 700 ft) to reach Yosemite Point, where another <strong>great view of Half Dome opens up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"view of Half Dome from Columbia Rock, Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29739 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>View of Half Dome from Columbia Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We didn\u2019t do this part of the trail as the view from Top of Upper Yosemite Falls was (literally) breathtaking enough and we had to head back while the trail was already getting shady in the late afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Upper Yosemite Falls Trail\"  class=\"wp-image-29745 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-15.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Last stage before reaching Yosemite Falls Overlook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Insider-Tipp:<\/strong> We did this hike in April, with sunset at Yosemite Valley at around 7:30 pm. If you hike this trail in summer you can benefit from longer days but will have to sacrifice that Yosemite Falls aren\u2019t filled with water as much as in spring.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-get-to-upper-yosemite-falls-trailhead\"><\/span>How to get to Upper Yosemite Falls trailhead?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>trailhead<\/strong> for Upper Yosemite Falls is located <strong>behind Camp 4. <\/strong><br><strong>Be aware:<\/strong> Don\u2019t take the trailhead to Lower Yosemite Falls as this is a different trail that doesn\u2019t join with Upper Yosemite Falls trailhead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Upper Yosemite Falls Trailhead\"  class=\"wp-image-29757 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-21.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>For nature&#8217;s and your health&#8217;s sake: Stay on trails!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can park along the road or at Yosemite Valley Lodge<\/strong> (in designated hiker parking slots).<br>The parking at Camp 4 is for Campers only! When taking the <strong>shuttle bus<\/strong> get off at <strong>stop #7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-hike-to-the-top-of-upper-yosemite-falls\"><\/span>How long does it take to hike to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hiking to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/strong> will take you around <strong>4 hours<\/strong>, depending on your fitness level. I would recommend planning on <strong>6 \u2013 8 hours for the entire loop<\/strong>, depending on how often you want to stop on the way and if you end your hike at Top of Upper Yosemite Falls, check out the mouth of Yosemite Falls or even continue to Yosemite Point. The way down is almost as strenuous as the way due to its steepness and rocky floor. <strong>Definitely consider it as a day hike.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trail options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background wp-block-list\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><li><strong>Lower Yosemite Falls<\/strong> \u2013 1 mile (1.6 km) loop trail \u2013 easy, flat &amp; short<\/li><li><strong>Upper Yosemite Falls<\/strong> \u2013 7,2 miles (11.6 km) \/ 2,700 ft (823 m) elevation gain \u2013 in &amp; out, strenuous &amp; steep<\/li><li><strong>Upper Yosemite Falls Trail to Columbia Rock<\/strong> \u2013 2 miles (3,2 km) \/1.000 ft (305 m) elevation gain \u2013 in &amp; out, steep, but short<\/li><li><strong>Upper Yosemite Falls Trail to falls viewpoint<\/strong> \u2013 4 miles (6,4 km) \/ 1.000 ft (305 m) elevation gain \u2013 in &amp; out, 1st mile steep, 2nd-mile leveled-out &#8211; great compromise<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-best-time-to-hike-yosemite-falls\"><\/span>What is the best time to hike Yosemite Falls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring is the best time of the year for hiking to Upper Yosemite Falls. <\/strong>Then <strong>Yosemite Falls are filled with water <\/strong>due to thawing snow. It\u2019s really impressive to see the cascading waterfall up close from different parts of the trail and from the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Upper und Lower Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29717 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-1.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>View of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls from Yosemite Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"reflections in Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29673 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Only in spring Yosemite&#8217;s rivers, lakes and streams are filled with that much water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason for hiking Upper Yosemite Falls in spring is the <strong>mild temperatures<\/strong>. Only shady at the start of the trail makes this hike even more strenuous in the hot summer sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-dangerous-to-hike-upper-yosemite-falls\"><\/span>Is it dangerous to hike Upper Yosemite Falls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls is a steady, uphill climb with countless switchbacks.<strong> It doesn\u2019t require technical skills, but it is steep and strenuous.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"960\"  height=\"1200\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Upper Yosemite Falls Trail\"  class=\"wp-image-30265 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-22.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-22.jpg 960w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-22-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-22-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-22-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-22-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption>Not dangerous, but challenging: Hike to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are <strong>fit<\/strong>, wear <strong>proper hiking boots<\/strong> and <strong>take your time<\/strong> <strong>the hike to Upper Yosemite Falls is not dangerous<\/strong>. But watch your step and don\u2019t underestimate this hike. Bring enough <strong>water, snacks, and sun protection<\/strong>. The further you get up the trail the rockier it gets. Roots and loose gravel make this hike a hard one \u2013 talking about both directions: up and downhill. 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