Submitted by Edie (not verified) on Tue, 2006-12-12 06:49.
I love the Four Mile trail. Long, gentle switchbacks are easy on my knees, and as Tom says, the views are stunning all the way up. In comparison, the Upper Yosemite Falls trail is rocky, with short switchbacks that will give your knees a beating. Further, there are less mosquitos on the 4 Mile.
About half-way up the trail you get a stunning view of Half Dome and Tenaya Canyon, too. Well worth the effort!
I love the Four Mile Trail
I love the Four Mile trail. Long, gentle switchbacks are easy on my knees, and as Tom says, the views are stunning all the way up. In comparison, the Upper Yosemite Falls trail is rocky, with short switchbacks that will give your knees a beating. Further, there are less mosquitos on the 4 Mile.
About half-way up the trail you get a stunning view of Half Dome and Tenaya Canyon, too. Well worth the effort!
Cheers and Happy Trails,
Edie