Short walk
Yosemite Falls
Near Yosemite Valley, California
Height2,425 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail1 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring (May peak)
Yosemite Falls is a 2,425-ft waterfall near Yosemite Valley, California, with short walk access (1 mi round trip). the tallest waterfall in North America; roars in spring, dries by late summer. Best season: Spring (May peak).
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. 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.
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