Upper Yosemite Falls
Itinerary
Yosemite Falls Trailhead
4.2 mi • 4,200 ft gain
Upper Yosemite Falls Camp
3.6 mi • 400 ft gain
Yosemite Falls Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Jun
Jun 30 – Jul 6
Limited number of permits available.3 options
B
Passed Online reservations
| Opens | Jan 26 | 9 AM PST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 3 days ahead | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Jan 26 at 9 AM PST
Last-minute release: 7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM PDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 5 PM PDT |
No additional permits released
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Yosemite Falls |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Yosemite Falls |
| Camp Area | Yosemite Falls |