Hike to the Top of Yosemite Falls | One of Yosemite National Park's Oldest Historic Trails | 1877
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Hike to the top of Yosemite Falls, one of Yosemite National Park's oldest historic trails built 1873 to 1877. The trail leads to the top of North America's tallest waterfall, which rises 2,425 feet (739 m) above the valley floor - Yosemite National Park. Hiked on July 21. Began at 5:30 am and finished at 2:00 pm.
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We often experience poetry in words, but in Yosemite, the poetry is in what you see, for no words can capture its beauty.
I must say this video may win the award for the most jaw-dropping views. I'm sure it was that and then some in-person. Can't wait to see what else you and Julie do next in that wonderous place :)
Thanks for sharing, and much love
Appreciate those inspiring words, my dear friend!
This channel has fueled my obsession with Yosemite.
IMHO, one of our finest National Parks!
Just got back from Yosemite NP today. All the falls are gushing from the snow melt at YNP. My daughter and I backed packed to the top last Wed. Left around 2:40 pm and got to the top around 6pm. Setup tent, cooked, retired for the night and came down the next day. It’s a strenuous hike. The views are breathtaking. I did not know about “oh my gosh” point until I turned the corner and said “oh my gosh”! The cooling mist from the falls at that point were healing and inspirational to keep going. Thanks for the video.
Glad you had a great time on this gem and so encouraged by the time you are investing in your daughter. Memories for a lifetime!
Look at you both go! Incredible! Base of the upper falls views on the hike were stunning. What a hike! Just Beautiful. The gushing of the falls - and railing view- wow.
Really appreciate the kind and encouraging words! Enjoy the rest of your weekend, my friends!
You too !
Awesome upload here friends all the best enjoy the weekend cheers 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
You made me laugh telling your story about setting off your car alarm. Oops! I understand how you felt though. I would have been mortified.
Thank you for a wonderful video.
I did this hike, maybe around 11 years ago, and man, it is a butt kicker! The views are just amazing, though! Plus, just the fact that you're hiking to the top of the tallest waterfall in North America is a great accomplishment! Thanks for bringing me back, Randy! I appreciate the video!
You have such a gift for encouragement, my friend!
Thank you both so much for sharing this fantastic adventure in Yosemite Paradise Park ♥The waterfall is breathtakingly beautiful 😍the whole entire park is heavenly. I cannot wait to visit!
Really glad you enjoyed the video! Hope you can visit there for yourself!
Beautiful scenery that you caught.
I want to do this hike, looks beautiful. Last year I did the Flatiron trail in Phoenix, that is over 2600 feet elevation gain in under 3 miles so that sounds similar to this. I've never been to Yosemite, never been to California either but this gives me a reason to want to go there. I'm 53 now and had never really been hiking (I live in Minnesota where it's very flat and boring) but then I took a vacation to Phoenix for the first time in 2022, decided to hike up Camelback Mountain, I loved that, did Piestewa Peak on that trip and loved that too. Went back again in 2023 and 2024, did Flatiron, Picacho Peak and a few other hikes around the area, checked out Sedona too and it's something I really love doing. So hopefully I can put together a trip to Yosemite and do this hike, it looks beautiful.
I agree, take your trash with you, I am one of those that will pick up other people's trash if I see it on the trail.
Thanks for the great video
Stumbled upon your channel and I love your content. Visiting our National Parks is what my family and I love to do. Next hike....Half Dome? Wife (back then we were dating) and I hiked it long before the passes were required. Scariest thing I ever did/have done is climbing those cables. Keep up the great work. Can't wait for your next post.
Really enjoyed your kind words! Yes, did the Half Dome hike with my youngest daughter back in 2017 (have the video on the channel). Still my favorite hike with the Grand Canyon coming in at a close second.
I did this hike with my dad when I was 9. Best hike of my life.
Fun video to watch and such beautiful scenery. Thanks for taking us along.
Loving the falls and the almost 64k subscribers. Up hill alllll the way! Worth every step I bet!
Thanks buddy!
What an amazing waterfall! So glad you caught it during a high water year! Always enjoy the video tours and how they capture the experience.
Thanks, my friend! Have a blessed Lord's Day!
AWESOME! we have not done this one because it is way to steep for us to do as a day hike, wow that is a tough one... sooner or later we will backpack it from the top that is the easy way haha/// fantastic look at the hike and views thanks for taking us along. we just started applying to the yosemite lottery for summer. also got a campsite in sequoia for June/ after seeing your big trees walk we needed more.
That is great news, my friend! It's so special to line up some summer trips to look forward to! All the best to both of you!
Great content, wonderful place for sure👍👍
Stunning vast sceneries and the gorgeous falls. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Japan.
Much appreciated and greetings back from the US!
Will be in Yosemite next month from Scotland 🏴 maybe do this trail , we done mist trail last year and attempted half dome no permit unfortunately I tried still a magic day of hiking
Hope you have a blessed trip at Yosemite! Welcome back to the USA!
Overall scenery and video quality are phenomenal my friend! What a beautiful and unique scenery!
Really blessed by those kind words!
Incredible hike! Thanks Randy
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Fantastic views. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome video Randy!! Such a beautiful hike.
Thank you, Chris! Enjoy the rest of your week!
Another great video. Good production value, good content, and the beauty of God’s creation. God has blessed you!
What type of trekking poles do you use?
Really encouraged by your kind words, brother! I've been using Black Diamond Z poles 120 - really like them. Have a blessed weekend!
Hahaha, rough start to the day! Wow, some of that trail is right on the edge isn't it! Wow! That is a massive set of falls! Wow, look at those views once the fog lifted! Stunning!
Yeah, feel like such an idiot some of the times. Nice to be able to laugh at your mistakes! :) All the best to you my friend!
Hello Americas Parks and WOW! This definitely looks like Angels Landing but with that SPECTACULAR rushing Waterfall! AMAZING!
Love Yosemite... and that's great hike! Going back this summer with the family.
9:04 Yosemite is hands down one of the best parks in the United States. No wonder it was first protected as a park in 1864. I'm adding this hike to my bucket list.
Good call! Yosemite is a definitely a place all people should attempt to see once in their lifetime. All the best to you for a return visit!
I hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls in 1980 with five other members of my family, and including my two young sons....spent the night there and listened to the roar of the falls all night long. Turned out to be my final hike in Yosemite, and although I've driven through it on many occasions...and will yet again shortly, have not done any serious hiking in a long time, even though I do possess a Gilded Age Passport.
Also, in my younger years, made the hike up to the top of Half Dome a total of six times, usually accompanied with my younger brother.
You have lived a good life, my friend!
@@AmericasParks Well, thank you.
Not AT ALL my intent to brag....but growing up in the rural countryside of Oregon, I was 15 before I ever saw another state....and had a lot of pent up desire to see the country...especially Yosemite. Over the years, through one trip or another, I had visited all but 13 states.....and, my younger brother and I have done a lot of 'off season' hiking in Yosemite...once took a three day hike. Early spring, late snows had delayed the opening of Tioga Pass, and for two days we never saw another soul.
I guess I had made that comment once too often to my "No Nonsence Aussie Wife"....One day, she looked me square in the eye and said, "Well....Quit talking about it and go do it!" So, in 2013, at the age of 72, I took off on my motorcycle from the CA coast....first new state....Georgia. Six weeks later (and with an $11K motel bill in hand), I had done so and can now brag I've been in ALL 50 states...(AK and HI NOT via motorcycle)...and about six months ago, gave my youngest son that motorcycle.
In my 'OTHER life', I'm an astronomer, have several large telescopes and know the night sky quite well..... and have traveled the world to view total solar eclipses....with the last one from Argentina several years ago, have now viewed 10 from every continent except Antarctica.
Once had a chance to go there too, (For $69), but for reasons far too complex to go into here, passed....and have kicked myself ever since, for I could have slept on the plane.
Solar Eclipse Mantra...
Once one views a total solar eclipse for the very first time, a fever emanates from deep within for which there is NO cure known to Man....except to view yet another.
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Also....NOT at all to brag, but....
In 1969, I bought a small two-bedroom house on one acre of land for 8K. (Right next to the premier golf course in the area) Paid it off in six years and for almost 45 years, had NO house payments...and consequently, money to travel with. Less then a year ago, that house appraised (and sold for) 880K...so, I do now have some spare change to work with....although, I'm NOT looking forward to a visit from the tax collector!
Lastly, I have visited many national parks, including both in AK and HA, and once was driven to the top of Mauna Kea? in Hawaii.
Just recently, my wife and I made the two day's drive to 'The Devil's Postpile" on the eastern side of the Sierras in CA, which includes a one mile hike to reach. A very unusual and odd geologic formation my wife had never seen and I hadn't seen since my son was about 10...he recently turned 60. My wife had to use her walker, but the path is easy and relatively level and with kudos to her, she made it.
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Did this hike two weeks ago. The way down was killer on my knees, even with poles. Beautiful hike though!
Always a great hike! Go early if it’s in the summer 🥵
Definitely a National Park classic!
@@AmericasParks we climbed it once w a friend that was training for Marine Corps boot camp…he poo pooed it beforehand; not after haha!
Many thanks for sharing this wonderful hike.
Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!
Wow, what an amazing hike and view!
Do true! Glad you enjoyed the video!
This is beautiful thanks very much for sharing
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Amazing views. Awesome hike. Love your videos
Thank you very much!
This looks like an awesome hike! Beautiful waterfalls! Yosemite is amazing. When we see trash on the trail like that, we pick it up too and pack it out. Leave no trace! Thanks for sharing! ❤
Right on, my friends!
The only time I visited Yosemite was in the fall and Yosemite Falls was totally dry. I can't wait to get back!
Thank you Randy and Julie for taking us along on another thrilling and very beautiful hike. God bless you and your family... Robin 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks much, Robin! It's been good to have you with us for such a long time. Blessed that you enjoy the videos!
@@AmericasParks Thank you Randy, I always look forward to your next wonderful adventure. They are so entertaining and very well done!
Stunning views at the top 🙌🏻 This seemed like such a cool hike. I’m also glad mom didn’t wipe out on the trail!
Thanks Kayla! Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Well I hope you gained some more muscles, pastor MacMuscles! Great video.
Not sure about the muscle gain, but probably lost 5 pounds. lol!
@@AmericasParksWell that's never a bad thing either!
That was WONDERFUL! I could never do that hike, or most of what you've done, thank you for sharing it. I saw a glimpse of GCC Shepards conference awhile back in a video. Would love to hear you preach! Thank you again.
Thanks so much! Would love to have you visit our church in NJ! Here's a link to my sermons if interested: www.jerseygrace.org/sermons/preacher/u/19/randy-smith
@AmericasParks Thank you! I do alot of driving and like to listen to sermons in the car and in the evening. Appreciate the link!
Amazing Hike and Nature! Yosemite is amazing
Another great video of Yosemite by you, Rande. I really liked your hike with your daughter to the top of Half Dome.
Thank you! Yes, that Half Dome hike still ranks among my favorites as well! Hope you have a blessed weekend!
Great views from the top of falls.
Very nice video! That trail is not to be taken lightly it is indeed a strenuous hike and I have done it dozens of times from the 70’s to the 90’s. One year two people got caught in the pool above the falls and went over. I'm always amazed going up there in the summer seeing people going up there without any water, one has to be prepared for this. Beyond the falls is Yosemite point which is a little higher and has jaw dropping views as well.
Cool to learn of your many adventures on this trail. What a classic NP hike!
-“I can’t believe you talked me into this!!,” your wife said. I believe the quote you used on your earlier youtube videos and your wife was not happy you convinced her to come along on one of your adventures. So, I’m glad both of you enjoyed your trip and adventures in Yosemite. Take care and God bless.
That's funny... and you have an incredible memory! She always enjoys the adventures when were done and she savors the memories. lol!
@@AmericasParks - Not really I just keep going back through the “Playlist” and rewatch videos of your earlier adventures. That’s where I stumbled on to that “quote.”
Wonderful , so Majestic is the high point waterfall . I hope you don't mind me mentioning that it would be a good idea for Julie to have a pair of walking poles or even just one with the trails being uneven.
It's also wonderful that you are meeting subscribers on the trail.
Keep on hiking, you're doing a wonderful, passionate work that is touching multitudes of adventure seekers.
God bless all of your adventures
Those are really great words, brother! ...and I've encouraged Julie many times regarding the poles, but she needs to make that decision for herself! :)
So appreciate your videos
Really appreciate hearing that!
Thank you for your amazing videos!!
Love all your videos!!
Really blessed by your kind words!
Fabulous video! Sooo beautiful!
Excellent video really enjoyed watching 👌scenery stunning
Really appreciate that!
That is powerful scenery.
Right on, my friend!
Absolutely stunning. I learned the hard way though - never go to Yosemite on a weekend! 2hr drive, 2-3hrs in a line of cars. Turned into a scenic restroom stop and that's it (when we found a parking spot for that on full bladders lol. Ended up going right back out.
Definitely a unique place though, especially when it's green
Oh no... so sorry to hear that! Appreciate the warning for others!
The National Parks belong to early risers. Hit the entrance gate at 5am and you won't have any trouble.
WOW 😍 amazing nature,👏👏👏 ... ( PEOPLE¡¡ NO DUMPING ALLOWED , PLEASE 🙏)
Right on! We need to get that message out to keep our beautiful National Parks clean and preserved for future generations!
love Yosemite, ill have to do this hike next time I'm there.
So worth it! A classic National Park hike!
Beautiful!
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Nice! We came in early October a few years ago and the falls weren't nearly as powerful.
Great Hat Julie!
Randy, I heard a few weeks ago here on You Tube that, due to the many historic disappearances of people, this park was scheduled to be closed this season. Good news that it isn't, but what happened to change it?
Wow! What a view!
I don't think I'd be able to do the section at 9:25, as I'd be hyperventilating, most likely.
Wow, heard about that situation, but never knew they considered closing the park.
OMG. The spouse says we did this hike and I only have vague memories of it. Would have been in the late 90s. And I can't find any photos. So, did we do it? Or, is he imagining we did? Or have I blanked it out because it was so physically difficult? Well, I did totally forget a hike to the top of Half Dome...I thought I had only done it twice but actually did it 3 times. Found the photographic evidence. Thank you so much for this trip since I will never do it again. Like: Kalalau Trail, Angels Landing, Half Dome. Wow.
Great and funny story! You guys sure have hit some of our nation's best trails! Glad to hear about your zeal for adventure! Take care!
Was this in July 2023? Me and my wife hiked halfway to Oh My Gosh point on this trail last July... and the conditions looked eerily similar.... got up at 4am, parked at camp 4, waterfall raging well into July from the snow melt and lots of smoke from the Pika fire above north dome. Would've totally said what's up if we saw you! awesome video
That is really funny... probably passed each other on the trail! July 21.
@@AmericasParks I knew it! We were there a week earlier on July 13th, exact conditions 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Hello again from Michigan, and thank you for this series on Yosemite! Even though I've been to 23 national parks (and 34 other NPS units), I'm still surprisingly uneducated on Yosemite, so I'm using your videos to get up to speed. Video was beautiful and the hiking conditions looked ideal! Thank you for slowing it down and taking it in on certain parts. I shared this with a friend from church and he was wondering what time of day you began the hike. Would you be able to share what time of day you started? Whatever time it was, it worked!
Hey brother, Yosemite is among the best NP's! Half Done is still my all-time favorite hike. Really hope you can get out there! We started just as the sun was coming up to beat the heat, crowds and not feel rushed on the trail. Left the campsite at 4 am and were on the trial at sunrise - I'd say around 6-6:30 am.
Thank you! Much appreciated on the reply. Thank you as always for all you do to present God's creation in a manner that glorifies Him!
Nice trek!
Thanks for joining us!
Another amazing video! How would you rate the difficulty of this hike (compared with other hikes you've done)?
Personally, I felt like I struggled just as much going to the top of Mt. Lassen as I did climbing Half Dome (including the Mist Trail and the cables). I suppose that the Half Dome hike was much longer and the cables were tough for the faint of heart. However, the hike had plenty of horizontal stretches (such as the Little Yosemite Valley). Maybe it was just those particular days and I was better prepared for Half Dome.
Someone asked about the hike to the top of Yosemite Falls. I stated that it feels like an amalgamation of the Mist Trail and the Lassen Peak trail (the steps that rise for a couple thousand feet). Your comparison with Angel's Landing is probably even better.
Do you have suggestion for a good hiking backpack? I tend to be that guy who carries the water bottles/Gatorade for everyone else. It doesn't take long before that load begins to be felt. I keep wondering if there is a type of backpack that can spread that load better. Otherwise, I suppose that a better back-strengthening routine would be in order.
Appreciate the comment, my friend! For some reason, Lassen didn't bother me as much. However my wife said that hike was more difficult for her than Yosemite Falls. I wouldn't personally put this hike in the Grand Canyon, St. Helens or H. Dome category, but this was one of my 10 most challenging. As for a backpack, I've been using a Gregory Zulu 30 Liter for about 4 years. Really enjoy it!
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Just stumble on your channel. Great vid. Question, when hiking the trail do you hike along the edge of a cliff or is it mainly wider and sloped? Wife and I are looking at hiking the rim but might be a problem in on a narrow trail with a shear drop. Thanks
If focused, 99% of my hikes would never risk falling off a cliff. You'll be fine even with a moderate fear of heights. As for the others, Angels Landing, Half Dome, etc. warnings are clearly posted on the NPS homepages. No issues with the Grand Canyon.
Wow, Angel's Landing has multiple climbing points... of which I almost died on, compare to the Mist Trail!
Yeah, Angel's Landing is still the scariest hike I have ever done. Although by the fourth (and probably final) trip I was getting more comfortable.
I visited Yosemite few times and this coming July I want to commit to few hikes and one of them is upper Yosemite fall. I don’t really hike often so do you think people who don’t hike much will be able to handle this hike??
It's steep, but the trail is rather developed and there are few exposed cliffs. I'd start early and go slow. If you begin to get over-exerted, perhaps turn around that that point. It is a challenging hike so use caution.
God's country! Beautiful!
Amen to that!
How long did it take you to reach just the lower falls area? Also, thanks for picking up the trash, we do the same.
If I recall, the trail kind of goes around the lower falls area. If you just want to see that, you can walk right up to the base shortly after the parking lot.
how does this hike compare to all the hikes you've done in terms of hardness?
Probably in the top 5 - begin Grand Canyon, Half Dome, Mt. St. Helens, etc.
Does the top of Taft Point to the bottom of the Yosemite Valley floor really seem that far of a drop?
Have never personally been up there, but from pictures I've seen, it looks rather significant to me - some 3,000 feet.
Can I get a link to where you got your hat? Thx
Never thought I'd get any interest on that one! :) Actually, I purchased the hat at Walmart on a previous trip in Utah.
I have hiked all trails up and out of the valley and the best views are on the way up. There is no real good view and not worth the hike to the top and down over the edge to look down at it but if you just want to feel good about getting to the top more power to you.
Appreciate your perspective! Yes, the views of the falls on this like are limited. Kind of expected more myself, but it was cool to make it to the top of the tallest waterfall in N. America. Fun goal to set and thrill to accomplish.
How long did it take to go up vs down?
Average hikers are 6-8 hours for the round trip. We were probably in the 8 hour range due to the filming. Roughly twice as long to get up as compared to descending to the base.
@@AmericasParks I only asked because I'm around the same age and shape as you. My wife isn't in the best shape as she has scoliosis. She can do Disney all day and several mile hikes but I think this may too much for her especially being mostly uphill through rocks. Maybe I will solo this one 🤔