Chilnualna Creek crossing just past the falls

[fpb56]

Heading out on a 7 day trip out of Chilnualna Falls trail head. The trail shows it crossing Chilnualna Creek a short distance past the falls. Has anyone crossed yet? Is it passable or should I go around this section for safety? I still have a few weeks and the flow could be worse but I don't know. The pictures of Yosemite don't show a lot of snow. Thanks for any information you may have. Rick

[bthsieh]

Hi Rick,
We just spent two nights at the top of the falls over the holiday weekend. Chilnualna Creek is a raging river right now and likely for the next few weeks. The unnamed creek at the top of the falls is running briskly but can be forded. There’s also a large tree that has fallen across the creek just upstream that can be crossed. That allows for good cross country travel up Chilnualna Creek for a couple of miles but crossing isn’t an option.

[fpb56]

Thanks,