Both in Yosemite National Park, <1 mi apart · <1 mi apart
Lower Yosemite Fall vs Upper 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
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.
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Upper Yosemite FallUpper Yosemite Fall is a waterfall in Mariposa County, 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 | Lower Yosemite Fall | Upper Yosemite Fall |
|---|---|---|
| State | California | California |
| Height | 2,425 ft | 2,425 ft |
| Type | — | — |
| Watercourse | — | — |
| Park | Yosemite National Park | Yosemite National Park |
| County | — | Mariposa |
| Elevation | 1402 m | 1983 m |
| Nearest city | Yosemite Valley (1 mi) | Yosemite Valley (1 mi) |
| Dogs allowed | No | No |
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.
About Upper 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
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