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Yosemite Falls
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Yosemite Falls is
one of the highest
waterfalls in the
North America Continental.
It has a total drop
of 2,425 feet. Although
often referred to
as a ‘two-stage
drop’, Yosemite
falls is divided
into the Great Upper
Fall (1,430 feet),
a middle cascade
(320 feet) and the
Lower Fall (675
feet). The falls
are at their fullest
in spring and early
summer and a must
see attraction for
anyone visiting
Yosemite.
Yosemite Falls is visible from numerous places
around Yosemite Valley, especially around Yosemite Village.
It is one of the best Yosemite Park attractions to visit.
A one-mile loop trail leads to the base of the Lower Yosemite
Fall which is an enjoyable hike. |
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Bridal Veil
Falls
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Standing 620 feet
tall, Bridal Veil
Falls frames the
view of the valley.
Looking like the
veil of a bride,
this waterfall is
very recognizable.
You can take a quick
15 minute walk from
the parking lot
to see the base
of this waterfall. |
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Vernal Falls: One of the Top Yosemite Park Attractions
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This 317 foot fall
flows year round
and is one of the
most beautiful in
the park. By mid
to late summer the
fall narrows and
separates into one,
two, or three falls
as water flows decrease.
The flow peaks in
late May and can
get to 80 feet in
width. In order
to see Vernal Fall
by car, you must
drive to Glacier
Point. The road
to Glacier Point
is open approximately
late May through
November. Or, you
can take the free
shuttle bus to Happy
Isles and hike to
Vernal Fall on a
steep trail. The
path is not very
difficult to walk
and you will also
find an excellent
view of Vernal Fall
from the footbridge.
Hikers can expect
slippery footing
and a tremendous
amount of waterfall
spray in spring
and early summer.
Once you arrive
at the top you will
see Emerald pool
which is a deep
tranquil pool that
is safe to swim
in. |
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Nevada Fall
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The Nevada Fall
is 1.5 miles above
Vernal Falls. It
is 594 feet and
flows all year,
with peak flow in
late May. You can
also see Nevada
Fall at Glacier
Point and then hike
down to the fall.
This route you will
also see Illioutte
Falls. A visit to
both Vernal and
Nevada waterfalls
from Happy Isles
makes an excellent
half-day hike through
Yosemite Park, involving
a 6-mile round trip
along a sometimes
rocky trail with
a total elevation
gain of 1,840 feet.
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El Capitan
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El Capitan is a 3,000 foot tall vertical rock formation, one of the largest single granite rocks on earth, and certainly the largest you’ll see in Yosemite Park. For climbers this is a challenging and exciting face, attracting enthusiasts from all over the world. |
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Glacier Point
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Glacier point is
7205 above sea level
and offers a breathtaking
view of Yosemite
Valley, Half Dome,
Yosemite Falls and
the High Sierra.
In the summer, Glacier
Point is a major
Yosemite tourist
attraction. In winter,
Glacier Point can
be reached only
by skis, hiking
or snowshoes. |
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Half Dome
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Half Dome is one of Yosemite Park's most familiar sites. The granite dome dominates the valley view, rising 8837 feet above sea level. Although challenging, visitors love hiking to the top for the stunning view. |
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Mariposa Grove
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The Mariposa Grove
is the largest grove
of giant sequoias
in Yosemite Park.
Grizzly Giant, the
oldest sequoia in
Yosemite National
Park, is between
1900 - 2400 years
old and one of the
oldest in the world. |
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Yosemite Mountain
Sugar Pine Railroad
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This historic 3
foot narrow gauge
railway with 2 operating
vintage steam trains
is a definite highlight
in Yosemite National
Park. This unique
4 mile excursion
takes visitors on
the route that log
trains used to travel
through the Sierra
Mountains. For stunning
views and a trip
back in time, hop
on the Logger Steam
Train in Yosemite
National Park. |
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