It is only 0.5 miles round trip, so there’s no excuse, even if you only have 2 days in Yosemite. It is a very short walk to the falls, so definitely worth a stop. Do the full loop of 11.2 miles or a half loop of 7.2 miles.Įither option will allow for a well-rounded experience of seeing the rock structures like the Three Brothers Rock Formation.īridalveil Falls is an easy hike right along the valley loop trail. It is a mostly flat trail with two options. Explore the Valley Loop Trailįrom Camp 4, hike the Valley Loop Trail. You can also find snacks, drinks, pre-made food, and camping supplies like firewood at Village Store. Or you can try one of the many restaurants in the valley such as Ahwahnee Bar, Curry Village Pavillion, or Village Grill. There are many places to picnic in Yosemite if you want to pack a lunch. Perhaps you may want to have lunch at this point before adventuring more. Whichever hike you use, it’s a must-do on your 2 days in Yosemite. They will appear teeny tiny against the massive mountains of Yosemite. You will certainly see rock climbers ascending the many climbing routes in the park. The trailhead is located at Camp 4, which is a known rock climbers camp. The hike to the top of the falls, or Upper Yosemite Falls is 7.2 miles round trip and rewards one with views of Sentinel Rock, Half Dome and El Capitan. For a shorter trip, take the 2 miles out and back hike to Columbia Rock and lower Yosemite Falls. There are two options for hiking the falls. Many choose to hike to Yosemite Falls, since it’s the tallest waterfall in North America and a real stunner. There are many hikes to enjoy once in the valley. This is where you can view some of Yosemite’s most famous land structures like Half Dome and El Capitan. There are many look-out points when heading into the valley. Yosemite Valley can be quite crowded during peak season as Yosemite attracts more than 3 million people every year: so it’s got to figure somewhere on your Yosemite weekend trip. Day One of Your Weekend in Yosemite Itinerary Start the day in Yosemite Valley and a hike Yosemite is a treasure that we are lucky to be able to visit. Be respectful to the memory of the ones who have gone before. With that in mind, remember, Yosemite is beautiful, but this is stolen land with a rich history. These holes were formed by tribesmen and women grinding acorns to make “ule”, a mashed acorn loaf. The only traces of Native American life in Yosemite comes from the many trails we still use, arrowheads, petroglyphs and shallow mortar holes. They were driven from their land, their home. The original name of Yosemite Valley, Ahwahnee, was lost because of colonialism. There were rivalries between the tribes, you see, and this name, “yohhe’meti” is where we get the name, Yosemite. Tribes surrounding the area, like the southern Miwok, referred to the Ahwaneechee tribe as “yohhe’meti”, which means, “those who kill”. Their tribe, Ahwahneechee, literally means, “dwellers of ahwahnee”. They lived in the valley where the granite walls appear like a gaping mouth. They called Yosemite “Ahwahnee”, which means large mouth. Yosemite was originally home to the Miwok Native Americans of the Ahwahneechee tribe. Thank you for supporting this free content! Note: This post contains affiliate links, which earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase using one of these links.
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