Chilnualna Fall
California · 696-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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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 Fall is in California. It drops along Chilnualna Creek. The falls are inside Yosemite National Park, a US National Park. The base sits at roughly 6,134 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 3 minutes from Wawona. A trail — Chilnualna Falls Trail — runs within 20 meters of the marked location. No public parking is recorded within 2 km, so a longer approach is likely. This is one of the more frequently visited falls in the state by our popularity model. Source records come from OpenStreetMap.
Chilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet, located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National Park.
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| 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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