Day hikers must be properly prepared to tackle the Yosemite Falls Trail, however, as it is among the most challenging of Yosemite trails: according to the National Park Service, the 7.2-mile round ...

For an up-close view of Yosemite Falls, a hike is required. Starting with an easy trail, the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail is a well-traveled 1-mile level paved loop that's partially accessible.

These include Yosemite Falls; the towering granite monolith, Half Dome; and the vertical rock formation, El Capitan. Popular hiking trails that travel through Yosemite Valley include the John Muir ...

The map above shows 10 of ... 3/ Little Yosemite, Sunol Wilderness. Kid-friendly hike, less than an hour out and back. 4/ Murietta Falls, Ohlone Wilderness. Twelve “brutal” miles out of ...