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Yosemite Falls2425ft Tiered in California

Yosemite Falls is a 2425-foot tiered waterfall in Mariposa County, California, reached by a strenuous backcountry trek over 7.2 miles.

2,425 ft (739.1 m)7.2 mi · strenuous

Best season

spring runoff

Dogs

No pets

Permit

Not required

County

Mariposa County

Trail beta

No permit for the day hike, but Yosemite National Park reservation rules apply in summer.

Photography tip

Plan for spring runoff and try a mid-range focal length to layer the multiple drops that make Yosemite Falls feel so tall.

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