Middle Cascades
California · 2,425-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Middle Cascades is a waterfall in Mariposa County, California. It drops roughly 2,425 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.
Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Cascades (this page) | — | 2,425 ft | — | N | — |
| Upper Yosemite Fall | 0 mi | 2,425 ft | — | N | — |
| Lower Yosemite Fall | 0 mi | 2,425 ft | — | N | — |
| Yosemite Falls | 0 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Lehamite Falls | 1 mi | 1,181 ft | — | N | — |
| Royal Arch Cascade | 1 mi | 1,247 ft | — | N | — |
Related waterfalls
Similar height (~2425 ft)
- Lower Yosemite Fall2,425 ft
- Upper Yosemite Fall2,425 ft
- East Snow Mountain Falls2,200 ft
- Horsetail Fall2,133 ft
- Snow Creek Falls2,133 ft
Questions visitors ask about Middle Cascades
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 Middle Cascades?
Middle Cascades is 2,425 feet (739 m) tall. Source heights disagree by source — see the discrepancy box on the page.
Is Middle Cascades in a national or state park?
Yes — Middle Cascades is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Middle Cascades?
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 Middle Cascades from a major city?
Middle Cascades is 1 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.7543, -119.5973
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_Falls
Wikidata (Q491677)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q491677
GeoNames (5410935)
https://www.geonames.org/5410935/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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