Stats

Start: Yosemite Valley (off trail) – Mile 942.5
End: Yosemite Valley (off trail) – Mile 942.5
Elevation Max: 7,035
Elevation Min: 4,480
Elevation Change: 2,977 up & 3,017 down
Average Heart Rate: 111
Walking Time: 2 hrs 19 minutes
Date: 6/9/2022

The Walk

I had a relaxing day in Yosemite. Part of it was figuring out the bus system and getting accustomed the park.

We moved our stuff from Backpackers Camp to camp 4. We stuffed our gear in a bear box and hiked up Yosemite Falls with just a liter of water.

The hike up felt easy. It was weird hiking without a backpack. I felt super light and we all cruised up the climb. You could see glimpses of the waterfall during the 3.2 mi climb. And at the top it was rushing!

There was even a section where the trail was sprayed by a cool, misty wind from the falls.

At the top we found a place to soak our feet and legs. It was sunny and a perfect place to relax in the sun. Around 1:30 we realized we needed to find a camp spot. I refilled water and headed down.

The down was harder than the up. 80% of the trail is sandy stair steps. You had to be careful or your foot would slide on the sand. Which made quickly walking down them a dangerous option.

I switched back and forth between walking slow and fast. It was nice to have a bit of Wi-Fi to catch up on internet things. After that we found a tent spot, grilled brats and chilled for the night.

We got down and headed to the market. I wanted to grill out. We got a spread with brats and veggies. Then had a grill out and bonfire at the camp site.

It was a nice relaxing night.