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Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
Old-growth ponderosa pines frame Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls.
Basil Newburn
Photo Date:
03/28/2017
Lower Yosemite Falls dwarfed by Upper Yosemite Falls.
Jonathan Matthews
Photo Date:
05/06/2013
Lower Yosemite Falls during spring runoff.
Jonathan Matthews
Photo Date:
05/06/2013
View of Upper Yosemite Falls during spring runoff.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
View of upper Yosemite Falls at low flow in autumn.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
The path to Lower Yosemite Falls is paved and ADA accessible.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
The Lower Yosemite Falls Trail makes its way through interior live oak, incense cedar and ponderosa pine before opening up at the viewing platform overlooking the falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
Viewing platform for Lower Yosemite Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
With a bit of exploring, visitors can make their way up to the base of the falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
Lower Yosemite Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
Half Dome as seen from Lower Yosemite Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
11/25/2013
During the fall you just might find an empty trail on your visit to Lower Yosemite Falls.