Cross-state icon comparison · 648 mi apart
Lewis Falls vs Middle Cascades
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.
Wyoming
Lewis FallsLewis Falls is a waterfall in Teton County, Wyoming. It drops roughly 30 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
Middle CascadesThe Middle Cascades is the 675-foot middle tier of Yosemite Falls, hidden from the valley floor by the rim of the lower amphitheater — most visitors never realize it's there. The full Yosemite Falls system stacks Upper (1,430 ft) + Middle Cascades (675 ft) + Lower (320 ft) for a combined 2,425 ft. To see the Middle Cascades clearly you have to climb the Upper Yosemite Fall Trail.
See the full page →| Spec | Lewis Falls | Middle Cascades |
|---|---|---|
| State | Wyoming | California |
| Height | 30 ft | 675 ft |
| Type | — | — |
| Watercourse | The Lewis Falls are located on the Lewis River | — |
| Park | Yellowstone National Park | Yosemite National Park |
| County | Teton | Mariposa |
| Elevation | 2372 m | 1659 m |
| Nearest city | Warm River (35 mi) | Yosemite Valley (1 mi) |
| Dogs allowed | No | No |
About Lewis Falls
The Lewis Falls are located on the Lewis River in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. The falls drop approximately 30 feet (9.1 m) and are easily seen from the road, halfway between the south entrance to the park and Grant Village. The falls are on the Lewis River, just south of Lewis Lake.
About Middle Cascades
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 (648 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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