Horsetail Fall - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Horsetail Fall is a small, ephemeral waterfall that flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. For two weeks in February, the setting sun striking the waterfall creates a deep …
Yosemite Firefall | Horsetail Falls at Yosemite National Park
Jan 21, 2026 · Hundreds of photographers gather in Yosemite Valley each year for the natural Firefall at Horsetail Fall. Everyone there has their fingers crossed for the perfect conditions. When it happens, …
Yosemite’s Firefall Is Back With New Rules, Dates And ... - Forbes
Feb 12, 2026 · Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that cascades down the eastern face of El Capitan from 3,000 feet above Yosemite Valley. It only flows in winter and early spring when the melting snow...
A rare phenomenon transforms Yosemite's firefall into a beautiful ...
4 days ago · At this time of year, if conditions are just right, Horsetail Fall on the eastern ridge of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park appears to glow a fiery orange. We’re currently in the brief ...
2026 Yosemite Firefall Viewing Guide: Best & Worst Dates, Info & Tips
Jan 14, 2026 · 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 …
Yosemite’s glowing, golden waterfall is flowing again
Feb 13, 2026 · A view of Firefall on El Capitan during sunset at Horsetail Fall as hundreds of photographers flock in Yosemite National Park in California, on February 20, 2025. Firefall is a …
Yosemite's Famed Firefall Has Arrived. Here's Everything You Need to ...
Feb 12, 2026 · Photo by Leo_Visions For a brief stretch in February, Yosemite National Park turns into one of the most photographed places on Earth. The reason? A natural light show known as the …
California’s Most Spectacular and Famous ‘Fiery Waterfall ...
Feb 12, 2026 · Yosemite National Park is preparing for one of its most awaited annual natural spectacles, the Horsetail Fall ‘Firefall’ viewing period, from February 10 to 26, 2026, the park …
How to See Yosemite’s Firefall in February 2026 - AFAR
Jan 21, 2026 · Here’s how to see Yosemite’s firefall at Horsetail Fall, a natural phenomenon that occurs each February in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite Horsetail Fall 'Firefall': What you need to know
Dec 13, 2022 · Yosemite Horsetail Fall reservation requirements, plus weather conditions and tips to see the full “firefall” effect.