Moderate
Old Big Oak Flat to Yosemite Falls [CLOSED]
Yosemite Valley, California
17.2 mi
Distance
6,385 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 56m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
You can start at Old Big Oak Flat and hike uphill to Cascade Creek. There are multiple water sources on the first stretch. It is a moderately steep uphill climb after passing a footbridge. After El Capitan there is an optional summit of Eagle Peak before you get to the trail junction. The last stretch is steep and rocky downhill on the upper Yosemite Falls trail. It can be done as a day hike or backpacking trip. There are 3 campsites on the footbridge of cascade creek. There is another campsite near the ribbon meadow. The last campsites are north of the falls and south of the creek.
Trail Details
Point to Point
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
No Dogs
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:1,230 ft
Max:2,371 ft
1,946 ft
2,175 ft
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Trail Conditions
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![Old Big Oak Flat to Yosemite Falls [CLOSED]](https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873CC3-1DD8-B71B-0B076FC2806DF140.jpg?width=800&quality=80)
Old Big Oak Flat to Yosemite Falls [CLOSED]
27.7 km5.0
Moderate
![North Rim Trail [CLOSED]](https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873CC3-1DD8-B71B-0B076FC2806DF140.jpg?width=800&quality=80)
North Rim Trail [CLOSED]
31.1 km5.0
Difficult
North Rim Trail [CLOSED]
43.1 km
Difficult
Old Big Oak Flat Road [CLOSED]
11.4 km
Moderate
Big Oak Flat Road to Tuloumne Meadows [CLOSED]
84.0 km
Difficult
![Big Oak Flat Road to Tuloumne Meadows [CLOSED]](https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C873CC3-1DD8-B71B-0B076FC2806DF140.jpg?width=800&quality=80)
Big Oak Flat Road to Tuloumne Meadows [CLOSED]
31.1 km5.0
Difficult
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