Upper Yosemite Fall and
Lost Arrow Spire, 2001.05.31

Distance: 3.6 miles (5.8 km) from Sunnyside Campground to the top of Yosemite Fall.
Average Hiking Time: 6 to 8 hour roundtrip
Description: 2700 ft (823 m) elevation gain.
One of Yosemite's oldest trails, this trail leads to the top of the world's fifth-highest
waterfall, 2425 feet (739 m) above the valley floor. One mile up the trail is Columbia Rock,
where there is a beautiful, panoramic view of Yosemite Valley.
("Yosemite Map & Trail Guide", Yosemite National Park)

Click each photo, for a larger view.

2001.05.31a

Upper Yosemite Fall	Glacier Point	Lost Arrow is dimly seen to the right of the fall

looking back from the upper part of the trail	the rim of Upper Yosemite Fall	Sentinel Rock is seen over the rim

sturdy bridge	a climber on Lost Arrow Spire	Glacier Point behind of the Spire

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