Swinging Bridge Picnic Area view of Yosemite Falls

@scottborrero

California

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Yosemite National Park

Stand at the base of Yosemite Falls and be immersed in its beauty. With giant granite rocks reflecting on the river on your left and the cascading waterfalls on your right, the magic of the great outdoors will literally be all around you.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

$30 per vehicle, 7-day pass; free with National Parks Pass

Pack

Wide-angle lens (24mm)
Model

How to get there

N37° 44' 12.493"W119° 35' 59.4492"

I took this photograph from the Swinging Bridge Picnic Area at Yosemite National Park. Once you're in Yosemite Valley this location is very easy to find. If you're driving down Southside Dr, the Swinging Bridge Picnic Area will be down the road just past the Sentinel Beach Picnic Area. Park and walk out towards the Swinging Bridge (which isn't so swinging anymore) and this location will be just to the right before the actual bridge. You'll see the fallen tree and know you're there.