It is a 2,400-foot (739-meter) waterfall, the highest in North America and the fifth highest in the solar system. It is ten times higher than Niagara or Shoshone Falls, almost twice as high as the Empire State Building, and about as tall as a 200-story building if anyone ever built one.

Best time to visit: In the spring, when the water roars off the falls and the breeze it creates on the bridge under the falls will blow your hat off your head.

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Oliver Oli76Sig

March 26, 2023

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Central Highlight in Yosemite Valley. Watch out for the right season, to be sure the falls actually have water. Webcam available at the park's website.

der puma

April 26, 2023

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Peak of the amount of water in May - hardly any water to be seen in late summer / early autumn. In addition to the Valley vmtl. the absolute highlight!

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1. Merced River Loop and Berg Bridge from Valley Shuttle Stop #5 — Yosemite National Park

15.5km

04:05

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Yosemite Valley Loop Trail half loop from Valley Shuttle Stop #6 — Yosemite National Park

12.7km

03:18

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Yosemite Falls and Columbia Rock loop from Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

16.4km

05:37

790m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,210 m

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Location: Yosemite Valley, Mariposa County, California, United States

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View of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls

1. Merced River Loop and Berg Bridge from Valley Shuttle Stop #5 — Yosemite National Park

2. Yosemite Valley Loop Trail half loop from Valley Shuttle Stop #6 — Yosemite National Park

3. Yosemite Falls and Columbia Rock loop from Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

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