Quaking Aspen Falls
California · height not recorded · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Quaking Aspen Falls is a waterfall in California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Quaking Aspen Falls is a 25-foot, multi-stranded waterfall off Tioga Pass Road in Yosemite National Park. Although the falls typically dry up by August, the stream flows year-round both above and below the falls.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quaking Aspen Falls (this page) | — | — | — | N | — |
| Lehamite Falls | 6 mi | 1,181 ft | — | N | — |
| Snow Creek Falls | 6 mi | 2,133 ft | — | N | — |
| Pywiack Cascade | 6 mi | 591 ft | — | N | — |
| Tenaya Creek Waterslide | 6 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Yosemite Falls | 6 mi | — | — | N | — |
Questions visitors ask about Quaking Aspen Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Quaking Aspen Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Quaking Aspen Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Quaking Aspen 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 Quaking Aspen Falls from a major city?
Quaking Aspen Falls is 7 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 10 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.8471, -119.5701
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quaking_Aspen_Falls
Wikidata (Q38271)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38271
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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