Lower Yosemite Fall
Mariposa County, California
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 320 ft lower fall
- Location
- Mariposa County, California
- The walk
- 1-mile loop
- Ground & access
- The eastern section is wheelchair accessible when free of ice and snow. The western section has a short steep grade near the viewing area.

This paved loop visits the base of the lower fall. It is a different route from the much longer hike to Upper Yosemite Fall.
Plan your visit
Lower Yosemite Fall loop
Approximately 50 ft of elevation gain over the full loop.
The eastern section is wheelchair accessible when free of ice and snow. The western section has a short steep grade near the viewing area.
Where to start
There is no parking at the trailhead. Use Yosemite Village or Yosemite Falls parking, then walk or take the shuttle to the Lower Yosemite Fall stop.
Timing & water
The trail is open year-round. The waterfall is often dry from late July or August through October.
Before you go
Check the national park's current entry requirements before travelling.
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