At 2,425 ft, Yosemite Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the United States — a tiered waterfall in California. By documented height, it is the #3 tallest waterfall in this guide.
Its water comes from Yosemite Creek. You'll find it in Mariposa, California. It is protected within Yosemite National Park (NPS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 7.2 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Yosemite Valley, the closest town.
When to go: Spring snowmelt (Apr-Jun). Like most waterfalls, Yosemite Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
