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Yosemite Falls


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 43 attractions in Yosemite National Park
Traveler Description: The fifth tallest waterfall in the world, Yosemite Falls is the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park.
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Attraction type: Waterfall
Address: Yosemite National Park, CA

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5 of 5 stars
yosemitegodess   1 contribution
Seattle
Oct 12, 2009

Yosemite Falls is breath-taking. A must see when going to California! more

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5 of 5 stars
Aslan116   4 contributions
Houston
Oct 9, 2009

Yosemite has the highest waterfalls in North America. Those waterfalls are very beautiful, no wonder they are a major attraction there. For those that like hiking, it is just a matter of about 6 to 8 hours to reach the top of the highest waterfall there. Being on the peak of the mountain you experience a great view of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Na_Dude   1 contribution
Mountain View,CA
Oct 9, 2009

My first time to Yosemite and I was amazed that nature could make something so beautiful. I wish I had more time to see everything but more reason to go again. The view from Glacier Point is breath taking. more

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5 of 5 stars
comedymom   2 contributions
Chamberlain, S.D.
Sep 27, 2009

We loved Yosemite Park! There were waterfalls and the lazy river as well as breath taking views. What I wish we'd known before we booked is that Yosemite Valley, where much of the activity and falls are, is in the center of the park. Try to book your lodging in or very near to Yosemite Valley. We got a wonder... more

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5 of 5 stars
kdskis2   34 contributions
Birmingham, Alabama
Jul 6, 2009
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We had the luck and good fortune to visit a friend in San Francisco last August. Although our primary location, not the reason we came to CA. We came to backpack and hike Yosemite and was it an adventure! Yosemite Park is about a 4 to 4.5 hour drive from San Francisco and we entered via the El Portal entrance.... more

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5 of 5 stars
x42384   31 contributions
USA
Jun 18, 2009

When visiting Yosemite Falls, there is the lower and upper falls you can view. (one above the other). From Northside Drive (road), you can take a friendly hike to the base of lower Yosemite Falls. This is where everyone goes to view the lower falls. While walking along the trail, there is a bridge that gives you a distant view... more

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5 of 5 stars
no1missmarple   33 contributions
Northampton, United Kingdom
Jun 3, 2009

We had a day trip from SF with Extranomical Tours. We were picked up and driven in a small 16 seater mini bus and escorted all the way. We left at 0600hrs and returned at 2100hrs. The drive is aprox 4 hours each way but this is split with plenty of rest stops and it goes pretty quick. Once entering... more

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4 of 5 stars
Jasonhomey   13 contributions
Columbus Ohio
Nov 29, 2008
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North America's largest measured waterfall (when you count all three drops of this mammoth waterfall) is a sight to behold. You have the option of hiking up to Lower Yosemite Falls which is a very short and easy hike. There is also a strenuous hike to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls. I took the easy route when I went... more

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5 of 5 stars
mpcasey   162 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Aug 6, 2008
1
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We were at the park June 8th on a very beautiful day, a perfect day to be outside in the fresh air. Yosemite Falls is seen from the road and it's a short walk to see the both lower and upper falls which is worth it. The smell of fresh air, trees and water mixed is heavenly for someone couped... more

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3 of 5 stars
skipcathy   16 contributions
Indy
Jul 2, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I (age 48 and 50) and our 2 kids (14 and 18) hiked to the top of Yosemite falls. The hike is about 7-8 miles round trip and we knew it would be rough but we were not prepared for it to be so hot. My 14 year old daughter almost did not make it to the... more

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