2 m away
Yosemite Falls Trail
Steep hike to the top of North America's tallest waterfall.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 939 m
- Descent
- 939 m
Lower Yosemite Falls to El Capitan
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Falls to Eagle Peak to El Capitan
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 384 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 14 km, 1474 vertical metres of ascent and 384 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Yosemite Falls to Eagle Peak to El Capitan
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
Similar routes nearby
6 m away
Eagle Peak via Yosemite Falls
Make the arduous climb to Upper Yosemite Falls, then go even farther to find the highest point on this side of Yosemite Valley.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
3 km away
Panorama Trail
Hike at the brink of a huge waterfall and along the precipitous rim of Yosemite Valley.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 283 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
3.2 km away
Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls
A stunning hike up steep climbs, passing close to Vernal and Nevada Falls.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 753 m
- Descent
- 752 m
3.2 km away
John Muir Trail
Thru hike of the California’s Sierra Nevada, linking the most impressive alpine scenery from Yosemite National Park to Mount Whitney.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 339 km
- Ascent
- 13 km
- Descent
- 12 km
3.2 km away
Half Dome
An exciting hike to the summit of one of North America's most iconic peaks.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
3.2 km away
Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall Loop
Connect two of Yosemite's great waterfalls in a concise but strenuous loop
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 740 m
- Descent
- 740 m
3.6 km away
Taft Point
A hike through the forest to a panoramic viewpoint over Yosemite Valley.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 133 m
- Descent
- 133 m
3.6 km away
Sentinel Dome
Birds-eye view of the Valley atop one of Yosemite's higher granite domes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 161 m
- Descent
- 161 m
5.2 km away
Bridalveil Fall Trail
Paved trail to the base of a 620-foot waterfall.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 697 m
- Ascent
- 27 m
- Descent
- 27 m
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Guidebooks in this area
13 routes · Hiking
Yosemite National Park's Best Hikes: From Easy to Epic
6 routes · Hiking · Road Biking
Plan the Perfect Family Day Out in Yosemite National Park
7 routes · Hiking
The Best Hikes to Yosemite’s Waterfalls
9 routes · Hiking
Epic Hikes to Yosemite’s Proudest Summits
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in California
7 routes · Hiking
Escape the Crowds in Kings Canyon National Park
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Most Famous Hike in Every US National Park
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