— Illilouette Falls can be reached via the Panorama Trail, one of the most iconic hikes in Yosemite NP. Several hiking guides list the Panorama Trail as a defining moment in hiking: a trail that will set all other hikes as before and after it. The views along the Panorama Trail are magnificent, indeed. It is a fairly easy hike if you start at Glacier Point because it is basically going down a trail with spectacular scenes of eastern Yosemite Valley landmarks, including repeated views of Vernal Falls and Nevada Fall, the North Dome and even the back of the Half Dome. The falls themselves can be seen at about 2 miles (3.2 km) from the hiking start. Unfortunately, the park does not any safe viewpoint of Illilouette Falls. A little past this point, you get to a special spot to stop and take a break by the Illilouette Creek (photo below), before returning up to Glacier Point. If you choose not to go back up the same trail, you can continue all the way down to Yosemite Valley, an 8.5 mile (13.5 km) trip.
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