Yosemite Falls Trail - U. S. National Park Service One of Yosemite's oldest historic trails (built 1873 to 1877), the Yosemite Falls Trail leads to the top of one of North America’s tallest waterfalls, which rises 2,425 feet (739 m) above the Valley floor
Upper Yosemite Falls Trail Although challenging, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of the valley, Half Dome, and Sentinel Dome while climbing alongside one of the world’s tallest waterfalls The trail is generally open for the whole year but can be difficult to hike in winter due to snow, especially beyond Columbia Rock
Upper Yosemite Fall Trailhead - U. S. National Park Service The upper switchbacks of the trail is steep and rocky but very scenic, including views of Upper Yosemite Fall with Half Dome in the background The final portion of the hike leads to a small viewing platform where Yosemite Creek pours over the lip of the cliff
Upper Yosemite Falls Trail Guide - HikingGuy. com Upper Yosemite Falls Trail Updated June 2026 Reach the top of North America’s tallest waterfall at 2,425 feet on this steep 7 2-mile climb gaining 3,900 feet Half Dome fills your view from mile one, and a granite-carved platform lets you stand directly above the falls’ thundering edge
How to Hike to Upper Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Point On this hike you get to walk on some of Yosemite’s most popular hiking trails, view the Vernal and Nevada waterfalls, and walk through shady forests of Sequoia trees
Upper Yosemite Falls A hiker's guide to the heavily switchbacked 7-mile (round trip) trail from Yosemite Valley to the top of 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls Hike | Discover Yosemite National Park Look no further than one of Yosemite oldest historic trails (built 1873 to 1877), the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail It leads to the top of North America’s tallest waterfall 2,425 feet (739 m) above the Valley floor
Upper Yosemite Falls Trail Map Driving Directions Map Notes: The red line is the main trail to Upper Yosemite Falls, the yellow line is the bonus hike to Yosemite Point, and the orange line is the trail you'll probably take to get from the lower falls trailhead to the upper falls trailhead (it's included in the calculation of the hike distance)