4x4 trip. We started lower Blue Lake to the Hermit Valley Campgrounds. Definitely not a beginner trail. About 75% crawling. Lots of rocks, tight spaces, tight turns and trees. Beautiful views and two water crossings.
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A ranger friend sent an email alert that "Carlon Falls is spectacular," and it truly is. This is a fairly easy hike with a couple of short, steep sections that most folks can manage. It's worth it to walk to the upper falls. This is a cataract that tumbles in rapids and drops. After our wet winter of 2018/19, there were wildflower in late June, still. A shady, lovely walk along the Tuolumne River. About 4.72 miles RT from the Carlon Day Use area (with picnic tables & pit toilets).
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This is a relatively easy 5 mile out and back hike. The day started with rain and we even had some hail on the trail but overall the hike was sunny and warm. Lots of flowers from recent rain. The waterfalls were flowing strong and hard. Great and almost flat hike to intersperse with some of the harder Yosemite climbs.
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