Chilnualna Fall
California · 696-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
Right now
This Afternoon
51°F
Sunny
Tonight
37°F
Mostly Clear
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:47 AM · Sunset 8:02 PM · 14h 14m
Snapshot built 11m ago. Sources: NWS HNX.
Chilnualna 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.
Chilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet, located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilnualna Fall (this page) | — | 696 ft | — | N | — |
| Chilnualna Creek Cascades | 0 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Lower Chilnualna Falls | 1 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Alder Creek Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Red Rock Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Corlieu Falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Chilnualna Fall
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Chilnualna Fall?
Chilnualna Fall is 696 feet (212 m) tall. Height is sourced from Wikidata.
Is Chilnualna Fall in a national or state park?
Yes — Chilnualna Fall is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Chilnualna Fall?
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 Chilnualna Fall from a major city?
Chilnualna Fall is 2 miles from Wawona (about 3 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.5634, -119.6171
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilnualna_Falls
Wikidata (Q37583)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37583
GeoNames (5336360)
https://www.geonames.org/5336360/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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