Lower Yosemite Fall Loop

 The Trail

This is an short and easy 1.1 mile loop trail along a wide paved path with only about a 68 foot elevation change. The trail takes visitors up to the base area of Lower Yosemite Fall and over the river. There are good views along the trail of both Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. This trail can be wet due to the mist coming off the fall.

Topographical Map

Trail on Google Earth

Graph of Elevation

Directions

This trail is found in Yosemite National Park in California. The trail starts in Yosemite Valley just past the Ansel Adams Gallery and the Visitor's Center. There is parking available at designated areas in the valley, and then hikers must walk or take the shuttle to the Yosemite Falls stop.