No obvious trail on the other side either, although we thought about bushwhacking a little before we surmised that the loose soil could become worse. Third, once you've made the sharp left turn up into the gully, the original trail tends to meander upwards generally on the right hand side of the gully as you ascend. Found insideThese stories reveal why Yosemite National Park has inspired humankind for centuries.
I haven't been as close as Muir, but I can honestly say that it isn't really better farther out the ledge. Swimming here is as unique as it is beautiful! There is a faded steel sign bolted to the wall ("Trail Closed") on the left. First, we started in Curry Village and went straight up until we met the face of the Glacier Point wall. Although the hike is not long, it is quite strenuous. Non-lodging guests may use the pools at Curry Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge: $5.00 per adult per day. I'll give you an 8x10 print of one of my images for a lot less. LOT'S OF PLACES TO SWIM!! Camp, hike, play bocce ball or horseshoes, swim, explore creeks & waterfalls. This is indeed one of the "secret" hikes in Yosemite Valley... its not really a secret, but few(er) people are willing to take the extra effort required to complete the hike. According to the book. A climb to Glacier Point in winter can be very rewarding. In his book, he explained that the Ledge Trail was originally used by the local Indians back in the mid 1800's. Used to be pretty dangerous. She was a reluctant diver at a swimming hole called Rainbow Pool and Waterfall outside Yosemite National Park. After Theresa's 2006 accident though, we're a lot less into hiking alone, I must say. May open in a few years. As for rattlesnakes, I have rarely seen them. Matt, Submitted by Tom on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 11:01. Some Historical Background. Several of these places cross a steep, gravel-lined "chute" in which there are no trees, no bushes, no significant rocks, or other objects to grab onto, so you almost certainly will NOT stop if you get started down one of these chutes. Tom If the described trail does not materialize for us this time out, we'll probably call it quits and not bother again - please wish us luck! River & Lake Swimming A favorite for swimmers of all ages, the Merced River at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley offers soft, sandy beaches which is perfect for spending an afternoon sunning and splashing. There are lots of wonderful walks and hikes of every length on which rattlesnakes should present no problem; in fact, even when they are present, they aren't usually much trouble. Water and good swimming (both Yosemite and Bolinas). Just walk this one and enjoy the falls and the flowers. The Forest Service improved the trail with markings and some maintenance. In spite of being only 10 years old, he is an experienced hiker/climber who has been backpacking since he was 2 years old, enjoys frequent bouldering, and has crossed many similar trails before. And we live in a country where speech is protected. Submitted by Karl Bastian (not verified) on Sat, 07/23/2011 - 00:34, Wow, I am so excited to learn about this hike. "Guide to Yosemite" by Ansel F. Hall. Next time I would begin either from the John Muir Trail parking lot (to the left of Curry Village) or further to the right where the rock fall has cleared the forest. I'll have to run up and take a few more pictures and see if I can't make it a bit more clear. I don't think Bob Roney is "attacking" anything. My son and I got up to the top of the rockslide all right, but where to make the left turn onto Sunnyside Bench - and what we would see at that point - just didn’t gel for us. I have many times considered taking this page down, asking myself whether or not it's appropriate. Submitted by Jeannine (not verified) on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 18:09. We stopped along the way at White Wolf, where they told us a bear had been hit by a car that very morning. They're five miles (8 km) north of the south entrance and 21 miles (34 km) south of Yosemite Valley on Highway 41. Next, Peekamoose Blue Hole is truly one of the most pristine family-friendly beaches in the Catskills. If you love it, think about a way to report on these very special places without describing routes. That is usually what gets me the most. If you just take your time and pay attention to what you're doing, its a fantastic experience. Return to your car via the same trail, or choose to hike to Yosemite Valley via the Mirror Lake Trail if … There's a huge rock formation about 15-17 feet drop into the water. Anyway, you stated that the trail was closed due to rock falls and I wanted to clarify what the retired Yosemite ranger had written in his book regarding the closures as a direct result of people falling to their deaths. To the north-west lies the rugged metamorphic ridge composed of Mt. I can't say I'm out hiking or climbing every day, but I do spend a fair bit of time outdoors. Yosemite Safety Tips Black Bear in Yosemite National Park It's a popular camping site in the summer, with the swimming hole providing a great place to relax (and ready water supply) and plenty of spots with great views. feel free to download them and use them if the help someone find the hike. The entire route sees the sun for only a short period of time each day. This history of Yosemite follows it as the seat of controversy affecting the evolution of national parks, from its path-breaking establishment in 1864 as a grant to California, 1890 expansion into a national park, boundary reductions and ... Locals refer to this swimming hole as The Ledge, for obvious reasons. When I was younger, I would always tell people "Sure, just go for it. In spite of being only 10 years old, he is an experienced hiker/climber who has been backpacking since he was 2 years old, enjoys frequent bouldering, and has crossed many similar trails before. Newell D. Chamberlain was born in 1880 and spent his early years in San Francisco. I would suggest adding a photo taken from Glacier Point to show the outline of the route. Keep up the good work. Water is low, but cliffs are still good for jumping. There’s no water at Tamarack Flat, so the next morning we packed up and headed up towards Yosemite Creek. Awake on El Cap – The Nose. Second, we hugged the Glacier Point wall nearly all the way to the top where you make the sharp left turn up the gully. Boats are not allowed on the reservoir and swimming 1s difficult when carrying pounds of hardware. 18 miles of continuous Class IV Tuolumne River whitewater rafting. Eventually a creek bed, usually dry, breaks off from the main talus field. Thanks. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Winter about over up there? Submitted by QT Luong (not verified) on Fri, 06/18/2010 - 11:29. Overall, though the grand canyon of swimming holes! Obviously, it depends on your skill and risk tolerance. Bring your camera! My picture is almost like seeing Ansel Adams picture for yourself. has excited every observer. First, I echo previous comments that this is a potentially fatal hike, because there are several places where a narrow trail of loose gravel and dry leaves on a steep slope at its "angle of repose" passes immediately above a 200 foot cliff. Once consolidated, the snow can be very hard (crampons, axe recommended). So fast that my wife, who was standing right next to him at the time, was unable to grab him. As for whether you or anyone else should do a given hike, I can't say. Down came a dash of spent comets, thin and harmless looking in the distance, but they felt desperately solid and stony when they struck my shoulders, like a mixture of choking spray and big hailstones. Its glass and wood architecture work in unity with the surroundings and the ample windows allow in the bright mountain sunshine while providing remarkable views. Starting from the Curry Village parking lot, head south towards Glacier Point, hiking through Curry Village and the tent cabins. For a fine loop hike, you can take the Panorama Trail down to Nevada Falls and back to Happy Isle & Curry Village. I appreciate that you took the time to write about this place as well as caution folks on the dangers involved. Everything you mentioned seems to still be the case with the trail. (6), Comments […] Somewhat nerve-shaken, drenched and benumbed, I made out to build a fire, warmed myself, ran home, reached my cabin before daylight, got an hour or two of sleep, and awoke sound and comfortable, better, not worse, for my hard midnight bath (The Wild Muir: Twenty-Two of John Muir's Greatest Adventures, p. 51-52). Anyway. At Glen Aulin , when the water is not too swift (and if you stay out from under or above the waterfall) there is a pond at the base of the fall that is actually swimmable in parts of the summer season: It's a pretty simple approach. That sounds scary! Wine on the River & Craft Beer Tasting trips available. Its written by a retired US Forest Ranger who compiled all the fatalities from all the various categories (falls, drownings, murder, suicides, etc). The area was a toll road stop during the early days of Yosemite National Park, and by the 1920s the Rainbow Pools had a lodge that catered to tourists heading East. However, I feel obligated to share a story about our hike in the hopes that it may prevent a serious tragedy in the future. After that, we saw two possible trail routes, one about 15 feet up / 25 feet across up to the next cliff and one more or less horizontally westward. That said, John Muir hiked it alone by moonlight on lots of occasions. Tristan Greszko is a photographer and writer based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. My wife is also afraid of heights, and there were a few times when her legs got a bit wobbly (part being slightly afraid and part just plain tired!). I emphasize this, because he did not slip or trip — the loose gravel trail just collapsed right out from under his feet. View Ledge Trail Image Gallery - 25 Images. From Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, hikers wind along the Tuolumne River, climb to May Lake, and peer into Yosemite Valley, passing prime swimming holes and scenic granite domes along the way. Furthermore, some of these dirt slopes are virtually at the angle of repose and the trail tends to cut up away from the edge a bit (it takes a middle line between the edge of the cliffs and the difficult terrain on your uphill side). (It was too early in the season for the flowers you describe in the meadows.) The trail can become braided in a few spots with spurs that go nowhere. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED!! 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- . Fern Ledge is no doubt one of the most famous of the not-famous spots in Yosemite. Submitted by chris (not verified) on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 19:26, I think we are talking about the same hike we just did. I dont have a fear of heights but also have enough fear that I would not make a good climber. YOSEMITE VALLEY offers one of the finest localities in America fora sport that has made the Kaisergebirge and the Dolomites internationallyfamous—concentrated I'm afraid of heights in such a big way that the entire globe moves around as I look out near any exposed fall area. The chilling tome that launched an entire genre of books about the often gruesome but always tragic ways people have died in our national parks, this updated edition of the classic includes calamities in Yellowstone from the past sixteen ... Yet in the climbing world, many people complain about "the Supertopo effect" - obscure routes that become crowded the moment a Supertopo guidebook includes them. I have tons of pictures of other abandoned trails (such as the Sierra Point trail), but felt uncomfortable, upon reflection posting those. The water, separated from the main Tuolumne flow, is a little warmer than the main river, and the pool is very deep. That said, though the hike is only a couple of miles long all told, it is not without its difficulties and dangers. (And my not famous photo of the same, which, surprisingly, is not as good as Ansel's.). Could the soil have buried the trail *since* you last traversed this area? Veering from the trail is both potentially dangerous and will cause extra impact on these excellent meadows of flowers. July 1, 2016. Found inside – Page 82There, several hundred feet below, was the perfect swimming hole. All we had to do was find a way down to it. After carefully studying the canyon walls, ... The middle part of the hike is hot and sun-drenched and Fern Ledge itself can be a dangerous place for the foolhardy, as John Muir discovered. http://hjscm.smugmug.com/gallery/5595228_KP8pS#343564239_n8eBf, Responsible Reporting and Wilderness Stewardship. Upper hole is especially good this year given the low water. This classic work contains tales of camping and backpacking through the Sierra Nevada region. Last year he climbed the Nose of El Capitan with Yosemite Climber Stewards, Jane and Alexa. But If they were pointed out on the map, one would say, "oh sure, there it is". My wife and I are frequent visitors to Yosemite and have lately taken to exploring its abandoned trails. No restrooms, no amenities... just a great place on the river to swim. Just give them a few feet of space, and you're OK. Too rough, too many places where you could fall into oblivion and too many rattlers lurking on the trail. No, she wasn’t a suicidal person. Be a champion, a steadfast steward of wilderness. Bring extra water and prepare to rock climb! Back before the Yosemite Falls Trail was built, the quickest way out of the north side of the Valley was up Indian Creek (that's the major canyon right of Yosemite Falls as you look towards the rim) and the best way to see the falls themselves was to hoof it up to Fern Ledge. Ledge Trail trailhead? Bring extra water and prepare to rock climb! I'd like to, but my conscience makes me say "Go have a look and be ready to turn around if it looks at all scary. (25), Climber's Log Entries Found insideWith stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. Recreate responsibly during COVID-19. Wind your way up the slopes and slabs above, heading generally toward the left (west) side of Lost Arrow spire. You can't really go too far to the left - you will smack into the Glacier Point walls and be forced to the right. I'm not sure how the rangers enforce the "closure" when they can see hikers up there, but apparently its not a strict enforcement. Find the best water in the Golden State with Swimming Holes of California, which covers from the northern redwoods to the southern deserts with trips in Humboldt, Shasta, Yosemite, Santa Barbara, the Laguna Mountains, and more. But I specifically recall that the author said the trail was originally used by the local Indians. For a less woodsy start, you can begin at the JMT parking lot between Curry Village and Happy Isle, hitting the Glacier Point apron in a much quicker fashion. Supposedly the original trailhead was right in back of where the cafeteria is now. This section of the trail can have amazing displays of Giant Red Paintbrushes and bright red Live Forevers growing in some of the most improbable places. ", Submitted by David L. Smith (not verified) on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 11:37. If you’re curious the Ledge is named after the granite ledge which surrounds the natural swimming pool. The text says it was used as early as 1870, but that was well after the white folk came in and kicked out the Indians. If you have information about this route that doesn't pertain to any of the other sections, please add it here. It help preserve the wild areas. Great essay that you wrote on the Ledge Trail above Curry Village in Yosemite. This was by far the most dangerous part of our trip. As a climber I feel this is on par with some of the harder descents down scree I've seen. Rainbow Pool is a small, but pretty waterfall along the South Fork of the Tuolumne River, about halfway between Yosemite National Park and Groveland, just off Highway 120. The junction with the ledge should also be obvious. It's a similar hike, but to get to the true Fern Ledge, you hike back out off the slabs and pools towards Lost Arrow Spire and then wind around onto Fern ledge about 150' above the pools. Per your suggestions, we decided not to go beyond that spot and risk ruining the vegetation or cause erosion (to say nothing of endangering our lives on that loose mass of stuff). Sunnyside Bench, which is what you're walking on, is an obvious, defined feature, but as Bruce discovered, where to actually go on Sunnyside Bench isn't that obvious and it could change with one good storm. This is not an easy swimming hole to reach and requires a third class scramble to reach it. Park concessionaire DNC Parks and Resorts runs an annual lottery for these coveted bunks; apply in fall for the following summer’s trips. After climbing the trail along the right side of the left arm of the slide by the dry streambed, we did come across a spot where some cairns were in the woods on the right/east side of the streambed/slide/cliffs, and were able to turn left across the cliff face where they intersected the cliff (a snug turn - had to use both hands, both feet and a sturdy manzanita bush to sneak around that rock! And if the water flow was any higher, you wouldn't even think of swimming in it. This is not really a runner's trail. Found insideWister dedicated the novel to Roosevelt and many of the Virginian's traits and ideals resemble Roosevelt's. According to Wister, writing in the 16th edition of the book, the hero is a combination of several men he had known in Wyoming. To reiterate some of what was noted and I feel pertinent to future climbers, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DESCENDING THE LEDGE TRAIL. Depending on the route you take, it can be fairly strenuous. So Bob brings up all these issues, which felt less urgent five years ago when I wrote this page, but now as the internet becomes ubiquitous and my understanding of it has greatly increased, it makes me think that the time for detailed descriptions of places like this is past. From there, you start climbing and make a tight step around a corner, cross the creek bed that you were in earlier and begin the long, gently-rising traverse across Sunnyside Bench. Images (Yes, I realize that this trail has been closed for many years.) 8.5 miles after the junction with Highway 191, you’ll come to the Ledge Campground (there are five areas, A through E). Hey, Tom - how are you? Found inside... which in high volume shoots over a ledge of resistant, dark, intrusive rock. ... descending below the bridge yields additional swimming holes. Found inside – Page 75A Natural-history Guide to Yosemite and Its Trails Jeffrey P. Schaffer ... then makes a be sure to have an adequate supply of water ( a warm swimming hole . On his first attempt to look into the cone, he was "almost suffocated by the drenching, gusty spray," but ever the adventurer, he waited for the wind to blow the fall to the west and than ran out on Fern Ledge for a look. A few of the many, many grinding holes. I'm sorry that we'll be away on vacation those dates, because otherwise I would just head up there with you. And it happened fast. My son saw a rattlesnake acting sliggish in a hole, so we did see some wildlife…, If you please, does this match your recollection of the correct way to go, or did we turn left too soon/too late? Glaciers are to be seen nestling on their steep eastern slop-es. Not content with almost dying that once on Fern Ledge, Muir later staged his investigations of the Yosemite Fall ice cone from there. Submitted by Jim Bennett (not verified) on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 15:28. Though usually fairly clear once you find it, this is not a maintained trail and it requires a bit of talus hopping and one or two exposed, though short and easy scrambles. Lots of water at Tuolumne and at Preston Falls upstream. It's hard to describe, but it is enchanting, meditative, mesmerizing and if not for the sun beating on you telling you to go find some shade, you could lose yourself there for hours. The water turns right here showing you the start of the ledge. Find & reserve the best campsites near Grand Ledge, Michigan. Found inside – Page 313Follow the trail out onto a granite ledge above the increasingly dynamic river. ... The pool at the base of the White Cascade is a great swimming hole in ... In a flash, he was 6 feet down the chute before the rope went taught and stopped his slide. So I don't think that having it public on the internet is necessarily going to cause a massive uptick in use on Fern Ledge because there are relatively few people who seek out these kinds of experiences. I would not recommend the Fern Ledge Trail alone. Three hours if your companion has to stop every six seconds to look at flowers (sorry guys). we end up in the pools at the base of the falls. Neither one seemed "major" but both were obvious. That is to say, it is rarely if ever visited by casual tourists and even visitors who know the park well only go occasionally, yet aficionados of Ansel Adams' photography have likely seen pictures taken from there and readers of John Muir have no doubt read stories of his … He is voicing a concern and it's a legitimate one, one that I have wrestled with since putting this page up, one that has held me back from putting other similar pages up. I'd like to echo the part above about watch where you put your feet. All three holes are good. 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