Cross-state icon comparison · 1973 mi apart
Amicalola Falls vs Lower Yosemite Fall
Two waterfalls in our directory, side by side. Same data we use on the individual pages — height, access, what we know, what we don't.
Georgia
Amicalola FallsAmicalola Falls is a waterfall in Georgia. It drops roughly 728 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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California
Lower Yosemite FallLower Yosemite Fall is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 2,425 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
See the full page →| Spec | Amicalola Falls | Lower Yosemite Fall |
|---|---|---|
| State | Georgia | California |
| Height | 728 ft | 2,425 ft |
| Type | — | — |
| Watercourse | Amicalola Creek | — |
| Park | — | Yosemite National Park |
| County | — | — |
| Elevation | 768 m | 1402 m |
| Nearest city | Dawsonville (11 mi) | Yosemite Valley (1 mi) |
| Dogs allowed | — | No |
About Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot waterfall on Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. It the highest waterfall in Georgia and is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. The name "Amicalola" is derived from a Cherokee language term ama uqwalelvyi, meaning "tumbling waters." The falls are the centerpiece of Amicalola Falls State Park.
About Lower Yosemite Fall
Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.
Where they are
Dashed line shows the straight-line distance (1973 mi). Actual drive time depends on the route — neither pin is the parking lot, so use a map app for turn-by-turn.
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