Yosemite Falls Area

Kurt Smith on the first ascent of "Powerslave", 5....

Description 

Yosemite Falls is the seventh highest water fall in the world. The Upper Falls drops 1,430 feet. An intermediate chain of cascades drops another 675 feet. The Lower Falls drops another 320 feet.
On the Upper Falls Wall is the famous Lost Arrow Spire.
Several grade VI routes also exist here.
The Lower Falls Amphitheatre offers quality climbing.
Sunnyside Bench and the Five Open Books are also quite popular.

Getting There 

Take the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail to access The lower areas.

Featured Route For Yosemite Falls Area

Jamcrack 5.9  CA : Yosemite National Park : Sunnyside Bench

Up on the right side of Sunnyside Bench, climb a nice, smooth, 5.7 jamcrack to a ledge. Step left and continue up a 5.9 thin crack to a two bolt anchor.Can be done in one or two pitches....[more]

Add Photo Photos of Yosemite Falls Area

Indica Point and Yosemite Falls. Photo by Blitzo.	Upper Yosemite Falls. Photo by Blitzo.	Lower Falls-Posterized. Photo by Blitzo.
Just playing around before heading up to the lower...