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A sturdy footbridge crosses over Cascade Creek. ![]() |
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We now follow the abandoned Old Big Oak Flat Road south. (This road used to continue all the way down to Yosemite Valley right under El Capitan.) ![]() |
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Soon enough, the trail to El Capitan leaves the old road and starts its steep ascent into Yosemite high country. ![]() |
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We continue up and up and up and make our way into more open territory. ![]() |
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Lovely wildflowers scattered all over Ribbon Meadow. ![]() |
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Red markers occasionally blaze the trail. ![]() |
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Shooting stars (dodecatheon) along Ribbon Creek. ![]() |