Chilnualna Falls (9.0mi.), Yosemite (NP)
October 8, 2005
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| Isabel and Me | Start of the 4.3mi. 2,240ft ascent |
Chilnualna Creek | Several brief sets of granite steps |
This is the first of a series of granite outcroppings |
Wawona Dome 6,897ft |
Still a few flowers this time of year |
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| Late bloomer | Trail lined by Mountain Misery Chamaebatia foliolosa |
Incense cedar and Ponderosa Pine |
The trail rises gently, but continually |
Granite cliff near top of Chilnualna Falls 6,200ft |
Chilnualna Falls | Pools before the falls |
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| Large granite outcropping by falls |
Very little water this time of year |
Trail continues and parallels Chilnualna Creek |
Another series of cataracts |
Looking down on the falls area |
Fall colors | Great picnic spot just above the falls |