Yosemite Waterfalls/Valley Scenic Hikes (Easy/Moderate: Level 2)
Details
THIS IS DAY 2 IN THE YOSEMITE WINTER WONDERLAND TRIP (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228269654/). For those of us who don't hike the strenuous hike to Dewey Point at Badger Pass (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/228600962/), we will have half day hiking and sightseeing Yosemite Valley waterfalls and all the famous view points before reaching to Curry Village.
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DEPARTURE TIME
Fresno: 7:30 AM
Badger Pass Parking: 10:30 AM
Route: First stop at Badger Pass, then Yosemite Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley View, Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Falls, etc, before heading to Curry Village.
DISTANCE: ~2-7 miles (RT)
Duration: 4-5 hours hiking time!
Essential Equipment: the following snow gear is optional - micro spikes, Poles, Gaiters, snowshoes
Difficulty: Levels 2 (Easy/Moderate Pace). Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty levels
GOOD TO KNOW Wear good traction hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)
About Badger Pass and Yosemite Park Map (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/YOSEmap1.pdf) and Yosemite Valley Map (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/YOSEmap2.pdf):
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=134994
http://www.yosemitepark.com/full-moon-snowshoe-walks.aspx
http://www.yosemitepark.com/badger-shuttle-schedule.aspx
REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***
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> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY
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