California Hiking

Upper Yosemite Falls Trail: Distance, Difficulty, Switchbacks & Hiking Guide (2026)

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Upper Yosemite Fall pouring off the granite cliff above Yosemite Valley, destination of the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail

Plan the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail: 7.2 miles round trip and 2,700 feet of switchbacks to the top of one of North America’s tallest waterfalls, plus Columbia Rock, Yosemite Point, parking and the shuttle, water, 2026 entry rules, waterfall flow by month and safety.

Bumpass Hell Trail: Complete Lassen Volcanic Hiking Guide (2026)

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Hikers on the Bumpass Hell boardwalk winding through the steaming, colorful hydrothermal basin in Lassen Volcanic National Park

The Bumpass Hell Trail is a 3-mile hike to the largest hydrothermal area in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Here’s whether it’s open, opening dates by year, difficulty, the boardwalk, safety, parking, fees and nearby hikes.