Westfall Meadow
This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a meadow without many other people, if you can find it.
Plan Around Westfall Meadow
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Westfall Meadow Details
This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a meadow in Yosemite without many other people, if any at all. The reason for this is likely do to the difficulty finding the trailhead and the seemingly lack of maintenance on the trail itself. The best time to explore this trail is during wildflower season (June thru mid-July). This trail is an excellent option for those camping at Bridalveil Creek Campground, although it may be a bit of a challenge finding it. Located near Loop A is a closed road which take you to a creek after a quarter mile, at which point you head south (if you head north you connect to McGurk Meadow Trail and eventually Dewey Point). Just beyond the meadows you'll find an old logging area which in 1920 was a "battleground" between environmentalist and the Yosemite Lumber Company.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.8 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Westfall Meadow
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0.1 mi away
Dewey Point
Visitors come here from around the world to enjoy panoramic views of the Yosemite Valley and El Capitan.
0.1 mi away
Dewey Point
This long, but moderate, trail heads up the north side of Yosemite Valley's granite canyon walls.
0.1 mi away
McGurk Meadow
A wonderful place to refresh your senses, especially in summer when the meadow abounds with wildflowers.
0.2 mi away
Merced Peak View (G3)
Merced Peak is located close to the southern border of Yosemite National Park.
0.2 mi away
Bridalveil Creek Campground (G4)
Due to its high elevation and smaller crowds, this is a popular summertime campground.
