YNP: Wapama & Rancheria Falls

Photo: Nick's rainbow at Wapama Falls from the first footbridge.


Trail head: O'Shaunessy Dam parking lot.

Elevation: 3728 ft. at the trail head.

Mileage: 5.5 miles round trip to Wapama and back. 13 miles round trip to Rancheria Falls and back.

Difficulty: Easy to moderately strenuous because of the total length of the hike.

Fee: $35/car YNP entrance fee or pass.

No dogs on this one. 

Dinner: Evergreen Lodge or Trail Gate.

Last hiked: May 10, 2024.

** No YNP reservation necessary for this date. 

Time: May 24, 2025 from 10am to 6pm

Location: Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

Street: Evergreen Road

Website or Map: http://www.yosemitehikes.com/hetch-hetchy/rancheria-falls/rancheria-falls.htm

Phone: 209-305-7990

Event Type: day, hike