Lehamite Falls
California · 1,181-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Sunrise 5:47 AM · Sunset 8:02 PM · 14h 15m
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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 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."
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 | 39 | 16 | 6.8 | 10.8 |
| Feb | 39 | 16 | 4.5 | 9.8 |
| Mar | 38 | 18 | 7.5 | 16.8 |
| Apr | 46 | 23 | 3.1 | 7 |
| May | 55 | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| Jun | 68 | 40 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 78 | 49 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 48 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 42 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 61 | 33 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 47 | 20 | 3.1 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 41 | 17 | 8.3 | 12.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,425 ft | — | N | — |
| Middle Cascades | 1 mi | 2,425 ft | — | N | — |
| Lower Yosemite Fall | 1 mi | 2,425 ft | — | N | — |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~1181 ft)
- Otter Falls1,200 ft
- Chagoopa Falls1,201 ft
- Silver Cord Cascade1,214 ft
- Royal Arch Cascade1,247 ft
- Illilouette Fall1,250 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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