How do you get to Horsetail Fall (Firefall)?

It's near Yosemite Valley, California — short walk, about 1 miles round trip.

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Short walk

Horsetail Fall (Firefall)

Q: When is the best time to see Horsetail Fall (Firefall)?

Mid-to-late February. glows like lava at sunset for a few February evenings — the famous "firefall".

Near Yosemite Valley, California

Height1,000 ft

AccessShort walk

Trail1 mi round trip

Best seasonMid-to-late February

glows like lava at sunset for a few February evenings — the famous "firefall".

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Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

Horsetail Fall (Firefall)

Plan it. Then take it on the road.