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travdis Feb 21st, 2005 03:52 AM

Best week for waterfalls in Yosemite
 
I am planning a trip to Yosemite National Park this spring to see the raging waterfalls. Because of all the snow and rain this year I suspect there will be lots of water going over the falls. But when is the best weekend?

utahtea Feb 21st, 2005 08:25 AM

Once it starts warming up the waterfalls will be raging. I don't think there is a "peak" week but anytime during spring. April has always been a great month when we've gone in the past. In fact we will be going this April too.

Utahtea

philsbert1 Feb 21st, 2005 08:34 AM

We went last year ~ May 10th-12th or so, and they were pretty darn good then as well. It was a little warmer by that time (days in the 60's, nights cooler). The park was awesome. We got drenched on the return hike from Yosemite Falls as the wind had picked up by then and was blowing spray over the trail...

HowardR Feb 21st, 2005 08:36 AM

Historically, it's probably late April or early May, but any time in April, May or June should be great for "waterfall viewing"!

J_Correa Feb 21st, 2005 10:09 AM

We have gone in mid-to-late May the past 2 years and the waterfalls were really running strong.

Tricia Mar 7th, 2005 05:14 AM

Hello all~
What temperatures/weather can we expect if we visit Yosemite in mid-April?

Thank you in advance for a reply.

utahtea Mar 7th, 2005 08:11 AM

To Tricia,

It's REALLY hard to predict this far in advance. I've been several times in April and wore shorts on the hike to Vernal Falls. We have also been in May and had 4 inches of snow in the valley. Watch the weather channel several days before leaving and that should give you a good ideas of what to pack.

Utahtea


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