Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley

It's a good idea to visit Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for a series of breathtaking California waterfalls. Nearly all waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley run at their peak in the spring. Water falls powerfully from prominent granite peaks here, making a lasting impression on visitors.

Yosemite Valley offers views of many of Yosemite's famous waterfalls. Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Falls, and Yosemite Falls, one of the park's highest at 2,425 feet, are just a few of the picture-perfect waterfalls. Yosemite Falls is made up of three different falls: Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 feet), the middle cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (675 feet) (320 feet). Yosemite Falls may be seen from a variety of locations across Yosemite Valley, particularly at Yosemite Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge. Visitors who want to get a closer look may hike the 7.2-mile round trip to the top of Yosemite Falls.