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Yosemite Falls

Yosemite National Park, CA
4.5 of 5 stars 200 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
Description: The fifth tallest waterfall in the world, Yosemite Falls is the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park.
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Cambridge
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

Anyone can do this walk including my 80 year old mother. Recommended. More

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Wilmette, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

It is a great short and easy walk to see the lower fall. Lots of people, but the walk is beautiful and serence. More

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Oroville, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Beautiful falls, make sure you make the trip to see this and bring a walking stick and good hiking boots. More

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Fresno, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Just beautiful, a place that you have to see before its too late! More

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London, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Lovely short walk from where we parked. Amazing views as you approach. Standing at the bottom and looking up...you just have to stare. Great place - must visit. More

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San Francisco, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The falls were amazing. I go there every single year with my family. I still remember when I thought Yosemite was pronounced Yose mite. People should try to visit this place some time. More

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Irving, Texas
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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One of the hidden treasures of the beautiful california. Yosemite village, valley and the falls will just mesmorize you......For the travelers as they popularly know this place for "Half dome".... Best in all the seasons. Plan in advance for camping as permits and other regulations are intense and limited. If private stay is preferred then life is good. I have... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

If you are in Yosemite early in the season then the Yosemite Falls will be a truly magical experience. With the snow melt the falls rampage over the cliffs. Go early and you can have the place to yourself before the coach loads descend or go just before sunset and again no crowds. Best waterfall we have seen in America. More

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Xenia, Ohio
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

It is best to see these falls from Glacier Point. They can be viewed from Yosemite Valley but I could only see on fall. More

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Wimberley
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Hike to the Yosemite Point over the top of the falls is a one in the life time experience, if you have not done it plan for it. It is a very steep trail climbing on the western side of falls you can hear them during the whole hike, you see upper falls when you come around the first big... More

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