About
800-Foot waterfall, can be seen from Route 50 westbound, family-friendly trail options available, adventurous route requires technical skill and GPS navigation to reach the top and Avalanche Lake.
Why go
- Truly a hidden gem adventure
- Views so good they don't look real
- Serene experience at avalanche lake
Must try
- Hike the pyramid trail to horsetail falls
- Scramble rocks to the top of horsetail falls
- Visit avalanche lake
Pro tips
- Park right off route 50
- Visit june-october
- Take the family version for easier views
- Get desolation wilderness permit for advanced hike
- Use gps for unmarked trails
Good to know
- $10 Cash fee
- Granite is slick
- Famous firefall glows in feb
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Rating
4.8 / 5