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Visit in the Spring and you will experience a thundering Yosemite Falls. Stop by in July or August and you'll see just the merest trickle sliding down its side. One of the world's tallest falls just sort of fizzles out in the summer!
While my husband and grandson hiked to the Merced River, I set my sights on Yosemite Falls. Our base was Yosemite Village that afternoon, so we headed out in opposite directions.
After walking about ten minutes, I came to a viewing sight containing benches upon which a number of people were seated.
This area overlooked huge boulders strewn about a dry creekbed, which led to the base of Yosemite Falls. Several people were climbing their way to the falls, so I joined in (picture 4).
Being of short stature and having legs to match, stretching myself up and over these BIG boulders was a real effort!
After about 25 minutes, I had managed to get close enough to the Falls to take photos 2 & 3. Enlarge them and look closely, you'll see thin ribbons of water dribbling down its steep sides.
FYI: Snowmelt primarily feeds Yosemite Falls, whose ample flow peaks in late May and dries up in the hotter months of the year. Around November, the snows come and supply the falls with vast volumns of water once more (picture 5).
Three falls actually comprise Yosemite Falls:
Upper Yosemite Falls-1,430 feet
Middle Cascades 675 feet
Lower Yosemite Fall 320 feet
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 by acemjLeave a Comment
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 Upper and Lower Yosemite
Falls in winter by karenincalifornia
In January, the snow pack is far from melting, so the falls slow down to a wispy cascade. Leave a Comment
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This is quite a strenous hike in itself, especially if you are not used to it. There are sandy narrow, steep switch backs that can be absolutely grueling in hot weather. As you approach the falls, you will be refreshed with a cold mist. The views of the Valley are wonderful just schedule time to enjoy the whole trail.
The trail is 3.5 miles, but 80% is mountain switchbacks. Look for trailhead behind Camp 4 parking lot.
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 Upper Yosemite Falls by annk
Hiking trails lead to the falls in the Yosemite Valley and start near the Yosemite Lodge.
Some of the meadow areas and boardwalks were flooded due to the large amout of rain received in late 2004, early 2005. Leave a Comment Directions: If hiking, it may be difficult to find parking around the Yosemite Lodge. Another suggested alternative is to park in one of the public lots and take the free Yosemite Shuttle.Website: http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
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 Upper Yosemite Falls from
Near Yosemite Village by atufft,
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 Yosemite Falls by Andraf
Like all the other falls in the park, Yosemite Falls are at their peak in May and early June when the winter snow melts and the flow of the falls increases. The flow decreases in July and often even disappears in August and September. Leave a Comment
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 by acemjLeave a Comment
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 upper and lower Yosemite Falls
from Glacier Point by richiecdisc, 1 more photos
I did it in 1994 and continued on to the top of El Capitan from there which was another 9 miles of relatively flat walking. The views were great and there was no one there so worth the effort. It was 24 miles round trip so a very long day trip but unless someone has climbed up the sheer face of it, it's unlikely anyone will spoil your solitude. There is a cool climber's chair made of stones to sit and have your much deserved lunch in. Leave a Comment
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 Yosemite Falls by goingsolo
The picture was taken at the spot of Lower Yosemite Falls. You may be surprised, as I was, to find that there is no water. I walked right past it on the first go round. Apparently, drought conditions and insufficient snowmelt may cause the water flow to be substantially less and to dry out lower Yosemite Falls. Pretty strange for one of the world's tallest waterfalls. Leave a Comment
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