Both in Yosemite National Park, 13 mi apart · 13 mi apart
Chilnualna Fall 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.
California
Chilnualna FallChilnualna Fall is a waterfall in California. It drops roughly 696 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 the 320-foot bottom tier of the three-tier Yosemite Falls system in Yosemite Valley. The full Yosemite Falls system (Upper + Middle Cascades + Lower) drops 2,425 feet total — among the tallest waterfalls in North America — but Lower Yosemite Fall alone is 320 ft. The wheelchair-accessible viewing area is the most-photographed spot in Yosemite Valley, an easy 1-mile loop from the Yosemite Lodge.
See the full page →| Spec | Chilnualna Fall | Lower Yosemite Fall |
|---|---|---|
| State | California | California |
| Height | 696 ft | 320 ft |
| Type | — | — |
| Watercourse | Chilnualna Creek | — |
| Park | Yosemite National Park | Yosemite National Park |
| County | — | — |
| Elevation | 1870 m | 1402 m |
| Nearest city | Wawona (2 mi) | Yosemite Valley (1 mi) |
| Dogs allowed | No | No |
About Chilnualna Fall
Chilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet, located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National 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 (13 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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