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Yosemite Falls |
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. 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 Fall |
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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, 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, and one of the
largest single granite rocks
on earth. 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'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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