Oct 16, 2024 · Yosemite's natural firefall at Horsetail Fall draws hundreds of photographers for a few weeks in February when the setting sun lights Horsetail Fall and turns the water a brilliant molten orange, reminiscent of the Glacier Point firefall.

The Yosemite Firefall was a summertime event that began in 1872 and continued for almost a century, in which burning hot embers were spilled from the top of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to the valley 3,000 feet (900 m) below. From a …

Dec 13, 2022 · Here’s what you need to know regarding the park’s reservation requirements, what conditions are needed to see the full “firefall” effect, and the history of the original Yosemite Firefall and the connection to Horsetail Fall.

Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it's backlit by sunset, which can make it appear to be on fire. This unique lighting effect happens only on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing and when the sun is at the right angle in mid– to late February.

2 days ago · Check out this Yosemite National Park FIREFALL 2025 Opening Day travel guide with real-time updates on current conditions, crowds, road status, and waterfall flow. Find out what it was like to view and photograph Firefall, plus pro tips on the best Firefall viewing spots. Get the latest on Yosemite winter conditions, Yosemite Valley waterfalls ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Yosemite National Park’s Firefall at Horsetail Fall is a natural phenomenon visible in winter. This viewing guide offers info & tips from my experiences, best dates & locations, reservation requirements, parking restrictions, California snowfall & more.

6 days ago · Yosemite National Park has specific rules for visitors hoping to see the firefall in 2025: Visitors cannot park, stop or unload passengers on Southside Drive. Viewers cannot stand near the river ...

The Yosemite Firefall was a captivating event in Yosemite National Park’s history that drew significant attention for nearly a century. It involved pushing burning embers from a bonfire over the edge of Glacier Point, creating the visual effect of a glowing waterfall of fire.

Jan 14, 2025 · Today visitors can watch as Horsetail Fall in Yosemite Valley transforms into a “firefall.” Visit mid-to-late-February, when the setting sun makes Horsetail Fall near El Capitan appear to be on fire or even look like a river of gold falling …

The Yosemite Firefall has evolved into such a celebrated phenomenon that it’s easy to become mesmerized by its luminous charms. Add to the equation a multi-day visit to surrounding Yosemite Mariposa County, and the reward is a getaway that’s as “brilliant” as the Firefall itself.