Alder Creek Falls
California · height not recorded · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Today at Alder Creek Falls: clear, 62°F.
Right now
Overnight
62°F
Clear
Friday
82°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:45 AM · Sunset 8:21 PM · 14h 36m
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Snapshot built 13m ago. Sources: NWS HNX.
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Alder Creek Falls is a waterfall in California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Alder Creek Falls is in California. The falls are inside Yosemite National Park, a US National Park. The base sits at roughly 5,701 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 5 minutes from Wawona. A trail — Alder Creek Trail — runs within 40 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. It draws modest visitor attention — busier weekends, quiet weekdays. Source records come from OpenStreetMap.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 25 | 6.6 | 10.2 |
| Feb | 43 | 25 | 4.4 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 42 | 25 | 7.7 | 15 |
| Apr | 51 | 30 | 3.1 | 5.2 |
| May | 61 | 38 | 1.4 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 72 | 49 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 57 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 56 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 51 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 64 | 42 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Nov | 51 | 31 | 2.6 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 45 | 27 | 7.7 | 11.4 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Creek Falls (this page) | — | — | — | N | — |
| Chilnualna Fall | 3 mi | 696 ft | — | N | — |
| Chilnualna Creek Cascades | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Lower Chilnualna Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Chinquapin Falls | 7 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Silver Strand Falls | 8 mi | 574 ft | — | N | — |
Questions visitors ask about Alder Creek Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Alder Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Alder Creek Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Alder Creek Falls?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
How far is Alder Creek Falls from a major city?
Alder Creek Falls is 3 miles from Wawona (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.5908, -119.6605
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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