North America's tallest waterfall at 2,425 ft, on easy, fully accessible trails (lower loop); peak flow April–May; often dry by late summer; dog-friendly.
National Park entrance fee required
Peak flow in April–May (up to ~2,400 gallons/second); often no water by late summer, per NPS.
Yosemite Falls is North America’s tallest waterfall at 2,425 feet, and the lower loop trail is fully ADA-accessible, making this one of the most inclusive waterfall experiences in the state. The easy walk rewards visitors with one of the world’s most iconic waterfalls.
Timing is critical: visit April through May for peak flow, when up to 2,400 gallons per second cascade down the cliff. By late summer, flows diminish to a trickle or disappear entirely.
Dogs are welcome on leash. The lower loop is fully accessible; the upper trail is more strenuous.
Peak flow in April–May (up to ~2,400 gallons/second); often no water by late summer.
Less than 1 hour
The lower loop is fully ADA-accessible.
Visit spring or early summer for water; often dry by late summer.
National Park entrance fee required
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 9 waterfalls in Yosemite/Sierra Nevada.
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nps.gov
NPS 'Lower Yosemite Fall Viewing Area' page, checked Aug 2026. Height (2,425 ft) is for the full upper+middle+lower fall system; difficulty/ADA info pertains specifically to the paved Lower Yosemite Fall loop, not the strenuous Upper Yosemite Falls Trail.
Checked August 2026.