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Horsetail Fall

Waterfall · Mariposa County ·

Horsetail Fall

Waterfall · Mariposa County ·
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How to Visit Yosemite in Winter

"A late‑February natural spectacle occurs when sunset light illuminates an east-side waterfall on a cliff face, creating a glowing, lava-like 'firefall' effect; the phenomenon requires a clear western sky and sufficient water flow, and managed reservations will be required on select February dates in 2025 to limit crowds." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Seasonal waterfall with rare "firefall" effect at sunset

Google Rating
4.8 (102)
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California 95389 Get directions

Horsetail Fall by null
Horsetail Fall by Nam Ing (used with permission)
Horsetail Fall by Andrew Kearns/CC BY 2.0
Horsetail Fall by evelynquek/CC BY 2.0
Horsetail Fall by evelynquek/CC BY 2.0
Horsetail Fall by alexanderfedin (Atlas Obscura User)
Horsetail Fall by Jay Huang/cc by 2.0
Horsetail Fall by Anita Ritenour/cc by 2.0
Horsetail Fall by Nam Ing (used with permission)
Horsetail Fall by Andrew Kearns/CC BY 2.0
Horsetail Fall by alexanderfedin (Atlas Obscura User)
Horsetail Fall by Nam Ing (used with permission)
Horsetail Fall by Anita Ritenour/cc by 2.0
Horsetail Fall by Wcwoolf/cc by-sa 2.0
Horsetail Fall by Wcwoolf/cc by-sa 2.0
Horsetail Fall by alexanderfedin (Atlas Obscura User)
Horsetail Fall by alexanderfedin (Atlas Obscura User)
Horsetail Fall by Jay Huang/cc by 2.0
Horsetail Fall by Nam Ing (used with permission)
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