A Little Hike in Little Yosemite

You will need to climb down to the river to get the nice view of the water. The current is slightly strong, and you aren't allowed to go in the water to protect the habitat. It does get crowded during the day. Condors can be seen in the trees and in the air.

I hiked this trail known as "little Yosemite" a few days ago. It is a moderate hike, no shade at all, so wear a hat and sunscreen. Hydrate prior to hiking and during hiking. I had one of the little pools for myself for about four hours. The little waterfalls are about a mile away from the entrance/parking lot. Even though there are a lot of signs saying "no swimming," people still get in the water. It is cold and clear, and you can even see the little fish. Also, make sure you bring snacks and pick up after yourself. It was great to see how clean it was, no garbage. There is a $5 feed for the parking lot. People do pininics and BBQ up there. Also, there are restrooms all over the park. It is dog friendly.

Quite place, restrooms horrible, yes its dog friendly. Haven’t seen anyone giving entry tickets as that booth is always closed. Lots of picnic spots but not sure about barbecue if it’s allowed or not. Good hiking spot too for beginners

This is a moderately difficult and beautiful hiking place, with huge rocks and clear streams running through them. It is very suitable for young and middle-aged people and families with children over six years old. There are people coming and going from morning to evening, so it is not crowded. The parking lot may be a little tight during the afternoon rush hour, we got there at 11am and parking was easy, walk about 2 miles from the parking lot, gentle gravel slopes. Be careful when climbing rocks.

This place is at the Sunol Wilderness. The trail is not with shades so make sure you are hydrated, so carry water, sunscreen and bring a hat. It's a moderate hike but worth the view of the waterfall. The terrain near the fall is similar to Yosemite and one can see the granite broken all over the place which is nature made. The entry to the park is $5.00 and there's a lot of parking and a restroom available. People do come here to do picnics, and BBQ near the water. It's a nice place for friends and family to gather and enjoy nature. There are different creeks that flow such as Alameda Creek and others. It's fresh water so people do dip in the water as well. Overall a recommended hiking place.