Wapama Falls, California, United States

4.5 (70 reviews) Spent Ranking #33 in Yosemite National Park Waterfalls

Main attraction in Hetch Hechy area

You can see Wapama falls even from main Hetch Hetchy parking. But it is worth to take about 2.8 miles hike to waterfall ( round trip less than 6 miles). You'll enjoy excited views at Hetch Hetchy reservoir and surrounded mountains. Hike is easy and can be completed even by small kids. We were there on Sunday and there was not many people . So you'll enjoy unique waterfall view without big crowd.
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, California, United States.

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User Ratings

4.5 based on (70 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 5Happy Trails, Mary 5:00 PM Oct 24, 2020
    Good trail with great views
    Excellent trail from the dam. Although I didn't get to see the falls because A) it had dried up from what I was told; and B) some campers with their tents near the falls surprised me. Since I was alone, I wasn't about to go near the tents. STILL, the trail from the damn (go through the tunnel) is a long one and scenic. Most of it is easy to follow but over the boulders it got a bit lost. Look for footprints. Great views and the trail is not all wooded. I wold rank it easy with little climbing, but there is some. Wish I could've seen the falls, but in October, most are dry.
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  • 5kochx205 5:00 PM Dec 31, 2007
    Amazing Hike
    This is one of my favorite hikes from Yosemite. You get to see two waterfalls, walk over the middle of Tweelala Falls and in the end get drenched while walking on the bridge near Wapama Falls. Bring layers because you will be under direct sunlight for the first half of the hike, and also bring some food for a picnic. There is a nice resting spot where everyone eats their lunch. If you choose to not eat, then you get the trail to yourself. Hetch Hetchy may be far away, but it is worth it.

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