Yosemite Falls Backpack - SBC
Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in North America with a total drop of 2,425 feet. That’s as tall as the Sears Tower plus Eiffel Tower combined! Within Yosemite’s nearly 1,200 square miles you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. After a night of camping we will explore the Valley some before backpacking up the north rim to camp-out near the top of the great falls. The wilderness journey will cover over 15 miles.
Trip Cost
SRWC Member: $160
Faculty, Staff, Non Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $190
Affiliate: $205
Sponsored Guest: $220
Sign-Up Deadline
May 26, 2026 @ 12pm
Pre-Trip Meeting
May 27, 2026 @ 6pm
Activity Level
4 - Epic
Trip Departs From
CSUSB Adventure Center (Student Union South room 114)
Itinerary
Day 1: We will meet at the Adventure Center at 8:00am to load up the van and start our journey to Yosemite National Park. We stop for gas and lunch along the way (not provided, bring money) before arriving late into camp.
Day 2: After good night’s sleep and breakfast, we pack up camp and prepare our backpacks for our wilderness trek. We have time to check out the valley visitor center, lower Yosemite Falls viewing area, and have lunch before starting our 5.0 mile, 3,600 foot elevation gain journey to the top of the north rim of Yosemite Valley to set up camp for the night.
Day 3: After a well-earned sleep we will break camp and head head east (5.8 miles, 1,500 foot elevation gain) to check out North Dome and Indian Rock before setting up camp near Porcupine Creek.
Day 4: Today we descend the Snow Creek Trail 4.8 miles and 3,400 feet to Yosemite Valley. Along the way we will be treated to great views of Half Dome before ending at Mirror Lake. After a celebratory lunch in the valley we will say goodbye to the valley and head for CSUSB. We plan to arrive at CSUSB around 10:00pm
Packing List
Weather
Food
5 meals are included, starting with breakfast on day 2 (2 breakfast, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner)
2 dinners are not included (2 dinners). Bring money.
Hygiene and Comfort
We will be carrying our all our food, shelter, clothing, water and equipment in a pack weighting up to 40lbs. We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to vault toilets on night 1 and there are NO showers. On day 2 and 3 we will be traveling in the backcontry and follow Leave No Trace ethics to dispose of human waster. We will treat water from a nearby source or get water from our campsite. You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars. Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of soft soil.
Risk / Hazards / Safety
⚠️ Important Travel Advisory for Undocumented Students ⚠️
Cancellation Policy
How to Register
Registration Open 4/2/26 @ 8am