But Yosemite is known for its massive cliffs, and the waterfalls that flow down them, from Horsetail to Vernal, are superb to a one.
Yosemite’s Waterfalls, California David Iliff See it for yourself on an easy 2.2-mile round-trip hike starting at the DeSoto Falls Trailhead that crosses Frogtown Creek before meandering through a southern forest of deciduous trees and rhododendron (blooming in June). According to local legend, a piece of armor found at the falls belonged to a member of Spanish Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s company in the 1500s. There’s a little bit of history in DeSoto falls-literally.
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The relaxed 7.8-mile loop goes under, around, and even behind a series of cascades, the largest of which, South Falls, towers to 178 feet. Silver Falls State Park, Oregon Matt ChristensonĬan’t decide on a single waterfall? Catch close-up views of ten on the aptly named Trail of Ten Falls in Oregon’s largest state park. We picked our favorite jaunts to waterfalls across the U.S., from. And while just catching the view from a lookout is all right, earning it on a legit waterfall hike will always feel better.
Some are pretty, others magnificent, and still others intimidating. The air around them feels fresh and rejuvenating, and science shows they have a calming effect on our mood by altering our serotonin levels. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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