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Lower Yosemite Fall Viewing Area - U. S. National Park Service Yosemite Falls is made of the upper fall, middle cascades, and lower fall, all dropping a total of 2,425 ft (740 m), and is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America Take in a view of Lower Yosemite Fall from this iconic viewing area
Waterfalls - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Below is an incomplete list of some of Yosemite's more famous waterfalls While all but the last two of the waterfalls listed are in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Valley and many other areas of the park have waterfalls both big and small
Geology Tour - Origin of Yosemite Falls - U. S. National Park Service Yosemite Falls is unlike other waterfalls in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada To illustrate what makes Yosemite Falls so different, we'll have to travel back in time hundreds of thousands of years to a time when glaciers filled Yosemite Valley to the rim
Geology - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) The landscape of Yosemite National Park is a product of its unique geology, resulting from glacial erosion of the underlying granite Iconic landforms such as Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Cathedral Peak are known throughout the world Besides their natural beauty, these icons are also important sites for studying and understanding the geological
Yosemite - U. S. National Park Service Yosemite Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area
Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall Trails - Yosemite National Park (U. S . . . This very popular hike originates near Happy Isles in eastern Yosemite Valley The John Muir and Mist Trails offer spectacular, up-close views of two large waterfalls, enjoyable scenery along the Merced River, and unique views across Yosemite Valley This first paved mile of trail is busiest and accesses the Vernal Fall Footbridge
Nature - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Yosemite’s 747,956 acres (1,169 square miles), nearly 95 percent of which are designated Wilderness, are home to hundreds of wildlife species, and over a thousand plant species Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves and biological diversity Two Wild Scenic Rivers, the Tuolumne and Merced rivers
Chilnualna Falls Trailhead - U. S. National Park Service Chilnualna Falls flows year-round with peak flow typically around May In spring and early summer, the trail is lined with many wildflowers such as Hartweg's iris, purple milkweed, mountain pride, harlequin lupine, and wood strawberry Pets and bicycles are not allowed on hiking trails A vault toilet is available at the trailhead parking area
Natural Features Ecosystems - Yosemite National Park (U. S. National . . . Park hydrologists collect streamflow data to determine snowmelt run-off levels and stream depths along the forceful Merced River Hydrology Yosemite is famous for its waterfalls, particularly the 2,425-foot Yosemite Falls—one of North America’s tallest However, water shapes this landscape in myriad other ways Winter snowpack is a major driver of the park’s hydrologic system, so it is
Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead - U. S. National Park Service Lower Yosemite Fall is the final 320-foot (98-meter) drop of Yosemite Falls Deafening in spring and early summer when the waterfall peaks in volume, you can expect to get sprayed with water when standing on the footbridge near its base The falls are often only a trickle or completely dry by August, then are revived again by late fall storms