Horsetail Fall - Yosemite National Park (U.S. National Park …
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 …
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. …
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.
How to See Yosemite’s Firefall in February 2026 - AFAR
Jan 21, 2026 · Every year from mid- to late February, the setting sun hits Yosemite ’s Horsetail Fall along the eastern edge of the soaring El Capitan at just the right angle, creating the …
Horsetail Fall (Yosemite) - Wikipedia
Horsetail Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California, is a seasonal waterfall that flows in the winter and early spring. The fall occurs on the east side of El Capitan. [1]
Yosemite’s Famed Firefall Has Arrived. Here’s Everything You …
Feb 12, 2026 · 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 “Firefall,” when …
Yosemite Horsetail Fall| Yosemite National Park
Horsetail Fall is a stunning, seasonal waterfall on El Capitan's eastern edge. Each February, the setting sun creates the famous "firefall" effect, lighting the water in a brilliant orange glow; but …
Yosemite’s glowing, golden waterfall is flowing again
6 days ago · “Yosemite National Park is preparing to welcome visitors for the 2026 Horsetail Fall viewing period, projected for February 10–26, when the setting sun can illuminate the waterfall …
A rare phenomenon transforms Yosemite's firefall into a beautiful ...
3 days ago · Yosemite National Park recently announced that the 2026 Horsetail Fall viewing period is projected to last from February 10 to 26, 2026. The natural light show lasts for just a …
Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park Turns Into ‘Flowing Lava ...
Sep 20, 2025 · Witness Yosemite’s breathtaking Firefall! Each February, Horsetail Fall glows like molten lava at sunset — learn when, where, and how to see this rare natural wonder.