Yosemite Falls Trail

I had the chance to go exploring with the coworkers on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. It was quite snowy on the upper third of the Yosemite Falls Trail. By the time we reached this sign it was warm and sunny all over. Also, high visibility.

From Camp Four on the Valley Floor you head up steep switch backs for what seems like a long time. This is usually the time I am telling myself I should have gone climbing and skipped out on this slog. Then you turn a corner and see this. Everyone's face lights up. They smile. You smile. Its nice.

Upper Yosemite Falls with Lost Arrow Spire

North Dome in background

falls, domes, and spire

hiking is nice

the top!

Mount Clark, Gray Peak, Red Peak, and Star King

We weren't able to get close to the viewing area for the top of Yosemite Falls but we were able to enjoy the above panorama. Mount Star King is an amazing looking mountain. I'd love to wander out there this summer...

After a snack under a glowing Juniper we turned around and began the descent, the fun way.

glissading

moody dome

saturday evening

from sunnyside bench

moody dome two

The Sentinel

from Lower Yosemite Falls

saturday evening

The Sentinel

saturday evening