Yosemite Firefall Express

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Great news for Yosemite Firefall 2026, no reservations required!

Witness Yosemite's Firefall phenomenon, when the setting sun transforms Horsetail Fall into a cascade of molten gold, this coming February. We will be offering an evening shuttle service that transports you from the Lodge down to Yosemite Valley, where one of our Naturalist Guides will assist you in picking out the perfect viewing area.

TRIP TIME & DATES FOR 2026
2pm-8pm

Sat Feb 7th - Sun Feb 8th
Sat Feb 14th - Sun Feb 15th
Sat Feb 21st – Sun Feb 22

PRICE

$120 per adult; $90 per youth (Ages 8-15). Park admission not included.**

MEETING LOCATION

The Recreation Desk in the Recreation Center 15 minutes before departure.

DIFFICULTY/AGE LIMIT

Participants should be able to walk over a mile at a time on flat ground to view this event. Trip is suitable for ages 8 and up.

WHAT TO BRING

Completed Trip Registration Forms
Small backpack with at least 32 oz. water per person and snacks
Proper footwear - ice and snow may be present
Layered clothing including wind/rain jacket, gloves, and headwear
Camera and binoculars (optional)

*The shuttle will be available out of our sister property, Rush Creek Lodge.

**Park admission waived for Yosemite or America the Beautiful Annual Pass holders, families with a receipt for Park entry within 3-days, or children 15 years or younger. Other passengers 16 years and older will be charged a $20 Park Admission fee upon entry.