Lehamite Falls
California · 1,181-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Lehamite Falls is a waterfall in Mariposa County, California. It drops roughly 1,181 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.
Lehamite Falls sits in Mariposa County, California. The falls are inside Yosemite National Park, a US National Park. The base sits at roughly 6,947 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 2 minutes from Yosemite Valley. A trail — North Dome — runs within 770 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 and USGS GNIS.
Lehamite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park. It consists of a long series of steep cascades that fall 1,180 feet (360 m) into Yosemite Valley, in a manner similar to Sentinel Fall. The falls are located in a small cleft in the north wall of the valley known as Indian Canyon, immediately to the right of Yosemite Falls and seen above Yosemite Village. "Lehamite" is a native word for "arrowwood."
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehamite Falls (this page) | — | 1,181 ft | — | N | — |
| Yosemite Falls | 1 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Royal Arch Cascade | 1 mi | 1,247 ft | — | N | — |
| Upper Yosemite Fall | 1 mi | 1,430 ft | — | N | — |
| Middle Cascades | 1 mi | 675 ft | — | N | — |
| Lower Yosemite Fall | 1 mi | 320 ft | — | N | — |
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Related waterfalls
Similar height (~1181 ft)
- Otter Falls1,200 ft
- Chagoopa Falls1,201 ft
- Silver Cord Cascade1,214 ft
- Royal Arch Cascade1,247 ft
- Big Heart Falls1,262 ft
Questions visitors ask about Lehamite Falls
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 Lehamite Falls?
Lehamite Falls is 1,181 feet (360 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Lehamite Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Lehamite Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Lehamite 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 Lehamite Falls from a major city?
Lehamite Falls is 1 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.7626, -119.5788
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehamite_Falls
Wikidata (Q38236)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38236
GeoNames (5365846)
https://www.geonames.org/5365846/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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