If you want to enjoy the view, you need to be prepared to get wet. The official viewing platform and wooden lookout bridge are completely covered with water. The water is flowing so viciously that it would be incredibly dangerous to enter or even approach the water’s edge here. It’s incredibly important that you stay on the maintained boardwalk and path here. The water is thundering down with such force, you can hear this waterfall as you begin the trail. Springtime at the base of Lower Yosemite Falls is magical, but this year might just take the cake. I’m so excited that the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail was open for my recent visit. And just a little further up the road you’ll find an overlook (one of my favorites) that has spectacular views of Bridalveil Fall and the raging Merced River carving its way through the steep valley below.įor complete details on Wildcat Falls and the Cascades (and to see them slightly later in the season) see my full blog post and YouTube virtual visit video. Right now the water is rushing down with such force you can hear these waterfalls from the road, and the parking/viewing area has wonderful information panels about Yosemite’s waterfalls.īefore heading into the heart of the valley, I’d definitely recommend taking a quick detour up Big Oak Flat Road to see the Upper Cascades from another viewing area. These waterfalls are often concealed by vegetation, and much of the year the water slows to a trickle.but currently they are raging! Park visitors can easily enjoy a straight-on view of the lower Cascades from the paved parking area located on the north side of the highway. The first waterfalls most park visitors can see when driving into the park from the Arch Rock entrance along Hwy 140 (El Portal Rd) are Wildcat Falls and the Cascades.
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