Chilnualna Falls Trail,
Yosemite National Park

Located 6.1 miles from Fish Camp, California (CA)
4 Stars
9,946 Steps 1  (4.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Yosemite Chilnualna Falls Trail

Elevation

The Chilnualna Falls Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,437 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,236 ft. and an elevation range of 2,201 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.3 mi4,236 ft6,437 ft2,201 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.9 hrs183.42,201 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.2 hrs0.00 ft2,201 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Chilnualna Falls Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: El Portal, CA
  2. North Topo Map: El Capitan, CA
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Half Dome, CA
  4. West Topo Map: Buckingham Mountain, CA
  5. Topo Map: Wawona, CA
  6. East Topo Map: Mariposa Grove, CA
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Stumpfield Mountain, CA
  8. South Topo Map: Fish Camp, CA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: White Chief Mountain, CA

FAQ

What is the length of the Chilnualna Falls Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.3 miles (6.9 km) or 9,946 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Chilnualna Falls Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.9 hours in one direction and in 2.2 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.