![]() Vernal Falls, although smaller, ais just as worthy of visiting. This was first documented by naturalist John Muir when he compared it to the sound of reverberating thunder in his journals. This is as close as you may ever be able to get to the base of a waterfall without actually getting wet – so savor the experience! During the winter, an incredible cone of ice called “frazil ice” forms at the bottom of Yosemite Falls as ice attached to the cliff next to the Upper Falls breaks off and crashes dramatically to the bottom. The lower falls are easily accessible via a viewing area right next to the base of the falls. The Yosemite Falls trail is the only way you can catch a glimpse of these hidden wonders, but the trail is very dangerous and slippery due to this mist of the Upper Falls’ descent. Grabbing the honor of being one of the 20 highest waterfalls in the world, this section’s misty plunge is one of the most frequently photographed falls in the park and cannot be missed! The middle section of the falls is the hardest to spot, as it is a series of cascades down craggy rocks, not an actual waterfall. ![]() The falls are fed by the Yosemite River, which flows for many miles along the upper regions of the park near the Tioga region and Eagle Creek Meadow before dropping dramatically over a small V-shaped “hanging valley” in the granite cliffs into the Yosemite Valley. The Upper Falls, dropping a total of 1430 feet total, are the most easily visible section of these falls. Yosemite Falls is actually three separate waterfalls in one – technically making it a “falls” and not a “waterfall.” Altogether the falls rank as the sixth highest waterfall in the world, making them a truly unforgettable site for all of the park’s more than 3.5 million visitors a year. All of these provide incomparable and memorable views and are not to be missed during your visit to the valley! However normally, there are five main, easily-accessible waterfalls: Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, Bridalveil Falls, and Illiouette Falls. In total, there are dozens of waterfalls when counted in the springtime or after a large rainstorm, as smaller falls appear as outlets for the abundance of water during these times. Housing some of the world’s most famous waterfalls, Yosemite is made truly unique by these natural wonders that seem somehow to grace every look one has from and at the valley. As spectacular as the lush greenery and countless majestic rock formations of the famous Yosemite Valley are, the spectacular vistas afforded to visitors of this magical place would be lacking something very special without the countless waterfalls that cascade down from the valley’s granite peaks year-round. ![]()
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