Trail Run Project Logo

gem icon Foresta Falls [Suggest Edits]

5 votes
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

Description

Visitors who prefer solitude with their Yosemite waterfalls should check out this cascade that's decidedly off the tourist circuit. The water in Foresta Falls descends a total of about 200 feet, but the part that's most accessible and safe to reach is the still-impressive 60 foot cascade that flows in a wide spray across rocky ledges. A picturesque bridge bisects the falls adding rustic interest to photos taken here. The best time to visit is during the spring runoff or after a large rainstorm. Despite its proximity to the Valley, you're likely to have this area to yourself since it is such a little-known spot.

Short Run: From the private town of Forest, take the Foresta Falls Trail on an old dirt road about 0.8 miles to the falls.

Gem Type: Waterfall

Shared by:
Megan W

0 Comments

You & This Gem

Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none

Nearby Gems

gem Favorite A lovely summer day at Glacier Point.

Glacier Point

(100) Yosemit…, CA
gem Favorite Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park.

Vernal Falls

(119) Yosemit…, CA
gem Favorite Yosemite Valley

Tunnel View

(95) Yosemit…, CA
gem Favorite The Lower Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls

(91) Yosemit…, CA
gem Favorite Sentinel Dome Summit

Sentinel Dome

(32) Yosemit…, CA
gem Favorite On top of El Capitan, Yosemite National Park.

El Capitan

(21) Yosemit…, CA
gem Favorite Artist Point Winter Sunset

Artist Point

(19) Yosemit…, CA
gem Favorite View of Clouds Rest, Quarter Dome, Half Dome, and Mount Starr King from North Dome.

North Dome

(11) Yosemit…, CA

Nearby Trails

14.5 mi 23.4 km Half Dome
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
237 
6.2 mi 10.0 km Vernal and Nevada Falls Loop
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
338 
8.0 mi 12.8 km Upper Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Point Hike
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
84 
1.6 mi 2.6 km Mist Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
81 
3.0 mi 4.9 km Upper Yosemite Falls
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
137 
4.2 mi 6.8 km Four Mile Trail
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Difficult Difficult
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
108 
1.0 mi 1.6 km Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
Easy Easy
Yosemite Valley, CA
Easy Easy
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
154 
2.1 mi 3.4 km Sentinel Dome
Intermediate Intermediate
Yosemite Valley, CA
Intermediate Intermediate
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
70 
4.7 mi 7.6 km Mirror Lake Loop
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Yosemite Valley, CA
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
98 
0.4 mi 0.7 km Bridalveil Falls Trail
Easy Easy
Yosemite Valley, CA
Easy Easy
Yosemite Valley, CA
Unknown
Update
73 
Shared by Megan W on May 18, 2016. All Page Views: 343. Last Month: 5.

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started.