Darwin Falls is a 20 foot waterfall in one of the most desolate places in the country, Death Valley National Park. While the park is known for being dry and arid, this hike and waterfall feel like a hidden oasis in the Death Valley landscape. I loved doing this short hike on the west side […]
Waterfalls
Hiking to Illilouette Falls on the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park
Illilouette Falls is a 380 foot waterfall that is lesser known when compared to many of the other famous Yosemite waterfalls but still a very impressive. The hike to it takes you from Glacier Point down 2 miles to a sketchy overlook for the waterfall. It is a beautiful trail with views towards Half Dome, […]
Tokopah Falls Trail in Sequoia National Park
Tokopah Falls, in Sequoia National Park, is a 1,200 foot waterfall that cascades over many levels and is a popular hike in the park. The hike is 4 miles round trip with 600 feet of elevation. It is beautiful as it follows the creek back into the canyon, with great views of the surrounding granite […]
Grizzly Falls in Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon Scenic Drive has two main waterfalls on its route, both of which are easy to access with short trails. For me, Grizzly Falls is the best of the two. This 80 foot waterfall cascades beautifully over the rock face and down into the creek below. It’s less than a tenth of a mile […]
Roaring River Falls in Kings Canyon National Park
Roaring River Falls is the second of the two waterfalls there is to see on Kings Canyon Scenic Drive in Kings Canyon National Park. This waterfall was indeed “roaring” when we went, and it was a great short hike that was well worth the effort. Here is all the information. Details .2 miles Mostly flat […]