Climb Yosemite’s 2,425ft Wonder

Tackling Yosemite’s Upper Falls Trail is no easy feat—this 6.6-mile loop climbs 3,000ft, demanding 5+ hours. Best April-October; leave Fido at home. Start near Camp 4, winding through oak groves with Eagle Peak’s jagged cliffs (a climber’s hotspot) on your left. At the lower falls, frame shots with Half Dome’s iconic curve. Push on—reward waits at the upper trailhead, where a tiny viewpoint overlooks Yosemite Falls’ 2,425ft thunder. Valley, Sentinel Dome, and North Dome unfurl below like a epic postcard. Winter? Snow amps the challenge. Permits: 60% book 24 weeks ahead, 40% 2 weeks pre-hike (max 4 days prior). Pay $10/person within 48hrs; grab at permit stations. Overnight? Grab a bear canister—5 campgrounds dot the route. One hike, endless views—your Yosemite must-do, done. #Outdoors #Hiking #YosemiteHikes #SierraTrails