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Top 10 Waterfalls in Yosemite National Park with Photos That Will Take Your Breath Away

1. Yosemite Fall

Yosemite falls, located in the heart of valley, continues to flows all year, is one of the easiest falls for visitors of all ages to access. In North America, this is one of the tallest waterfalls.

During early summer and spring, these falls thunder with high volume of water running down the cliffs. This creates an amazing display of spring and haze.

2. Bridalveil Fall

Bridalveil fall greets its visitors as soon as they enter the Yosemite Valley from Highway 140 or 41. This waterfall will turn the heads to all the visitors with the panorama tunnel views.

Hikers here can get close to the base of the falls through short paved trail from the near parking area. However, this place fills quickly during the peak times, so go for parking along the road side on Southside Drive in order to have some more space.

3. Nevada Fall

Nevada Fall roars in the late summer and spring as the thunderous Merced River flips down toward the Yosemite Valley. The top view is exceptional and especially at the place where the footbridge crosses over the Merced.

For substitute views and a downhill trek, consider going for the corresponding route on the John Muir Trail down the valley. This will be easier for you to do that and for your knees as well.

4. Vernal Fall

Vernal Fall contributes to the name of the Mist Trail path, which is one of the park's most popular hikes. When the water falls into the big pool at the base of the fall, it creates a misty spray that allows tourists to see rainbows on sunny days.

The Mist Trail in eastern Yosemite Valley offers breathtaking vistas of granite cliffs, verdant woods, and alpine meadows as it follows the Merced River. Hikers arrive at the fall and proceed up a nearby rock staircase, where they frequently get fog over.

5. Sentinel Fall

One of Yosemite's tallest is the breathtaking Sentinel Autumn. This multi-tiered waterfall drops 1,920 feet from Pothole Meadows on the southern edge of Yosemite Valley. The best times to visit this seasonal waterfall are in the spring and early summer when it is most full.

Sentinel Beach Picnic Area is an excellent spot to stay and enjoy a longer view, and the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail offers fantastic views of this, the second-tallest Yosemite cascade, across the valley. The quickest way to see the falls is to stop for the greatest views at Sentinel Beach or close to the Four Mile Trailhead.

6. Wapama Fall

One of Yosemite's less well-known waterfalls is Wapama. Wapama waterfall can be viewed from the parking lot at O’Shaughnessy Dam. This hike is a two-for-one deal because hikers will also pass Tueeulala Falls along the way.

7. Illilouette Fall

For the daring, Illilouette Falls is a hidden gem. Located in the wild Illilouette Creek Canyon, this magnificent waterfall plummets into a spectacular, full cascade from the granite cliffs.

This waterfall was one of the more difficult to find waterfalls of its size in Yosemite National Park, even though it was near popular locations like Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, and the Mist Trail!

8. Horsetail Fall

Although Horsetail Fall only runs for a few months in the winter, photographers capture this fleeting moment of time beautifully every year.

The famous Yosemite Firefall, which occurs in February at Horsetail Fall, is caused by the sun setting at just the correct angle on clear evenings, giving the water a fire-like light.

9. Ribbon Fall

Ribbon Fall has a limited annual water flowing life, primarily from March to June, much like Sentinel Falls. It has the title of being America's tallest single-drop waterfall. It flows directly west of El Capitan and boasts an equally magnificent environment.

Look for the ice cone that frequently forms at its base during the winter. Just below the Bridalveil Fall bend, Ribbon Fall is visible from the road as you enter Yosemite Valley.

10. Tueeulala Fall

Tueeulala Fall is a tall waterfall dropping along the Wapama Falls Trail. Located in the Hetch Hetchy Valley which is a remote area in the north part of Yosemite. The best time to visit this fall is around May to June during the high seasonal waterfall which is at its fullest and is blooming with the wildflowers.

In Summary,

Yosemite is home to many most breathtaking waterfalls and trails which leads to these falls. These amazing parks features gigantic granite walls and arenas with mind blowing 3000-foot cliffs. This makes this park’s waterfalls the world’s most magnificent and largest. If you want to see waterfalls then summer and spring is the best time to visit this park.