Lower Yosemite Fall Loop
The base of Yosemite Falls - North America’s tallest waterfall (739 m in three tiers)
The route
The line through Yosemite NP, California, United States - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Best spring (peak waterfall flow); flow drops by late summer
Spray and slick pavement near the base; valley weather
Trail open year-round; the fall is seasonal (biggest Apr-Jun, often dry by late summer). Confirm.
On the trail
Paved, wheelchair-accessible loop
Non-technical paved loop
Signed valley-floor loop; easy
Wheelchair and stroller accessible on the paved sections
Very busy in spring
Connect to the strenuous Upper Yosemite Fall Trail
Getting there & staying
Shuttle stop 6 on the Yosemite Valley floor
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Yosemite Valley; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Yosemite NP entry (peak-season reservation may apply); no trail permit. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery wet rock/pavement, crowds
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.