15 Most Beautiful Waterfall Hikes in the World

"The Yosemite Falls Trail, one of the oldest tracks in Yosemite National Park, is a strenuous 7.2-mile round-trip that starts near Camp 4 along the Valley Loop Trail and climbs steep switchbacks to views of North America's tallest waterfall—reaching the top rewards hikers with vistas of Upper Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Sentinel Rock, and depending on the season you may even feel the falls' mist; the trail is open year-round but check National Park Service alerts for closures due to snowstorms." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines