Lower Yosemite Falls Picnic Area

Likely the busiest of all picnic areas.

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Lower Yosemite Falls Picnic Area Details

A popular picnic area near all the action at Yosemite Falls. All picnic areas in Yosemite Valley have picnic tables, vault toilets, garbage and recycling receptacles. All picnic areas except Lower Yosemite Fall and Church Bowl have grills.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

0.5 mi.

Estimated time

15 - 60 minutes

Region

N/A

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