Interesting fact
Upper Yosemite Falls, located in Yosemite National Park, California, is the tallest waterfall in North America, with a total drop of 1,430 feet (440 meters). It is part of the Yosemite Falls, which descends in three stages: Upper Falls, the middle cascades, and Lower Falls.
More about Upper Yosemite Falls
Upper Yosemite Falls is accessible via the Yosemite Falls Trail, a steep 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike that gains 2,700 feet (820 meters) in elevation. The falls are primarily fed by snowmelt, with peak flow typically occurring in late spring. Accessibility varies with weather conditions, and the trail may be closed in winter due to snow and ice.