For an easy, family-friendly hike with beautiful views, head to Bridalveil Fall. Located near the Yosemite Valley, it may be the first waterfall you see in the park. You'll only have to walk half ...

Take the short, paved Bridalveil ... whole Upper Yosemite Falls trail is a bit too long, you can always do the Columbia Rock Trail as an alternative, which still takes you high above the valley ...

From its vantage point, travelers get an eyeful of the majestic Yosemite Valley, complete with views of famous park sights, such as Half Dome, El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall.