Snow Creek Falls
California · 2,133-foot drop · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Snow Creek Falls is a waterfall in Mariposa County, California. It drops roughly 2,133 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.
Snow Creek Falls sits in Mariposa County, California. The falls are inside Yosemite National Park, a US National Park. The base sits at roughly 5,533 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 4 minutes from Yosemite Valley. A trail — Snow Creek Trail — runs within 260 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.
Snow Creek Falls is a long series of cascades located in Yosemite National Park toward the eastern extent of Yosemite Valley. It descends a steep gorge on a sizeable stream that originates in May Lake to the north, dropping east of the trail that leaves the Valley above Mirror Lake en route to North Dome and other north-rim destinations. Snow Creek Falls is the second highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Creek Falls (this page) | — | 2,133 ft | — | N | — |
| Three Chute Falls | 1 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Royal Arch Cascade | 2 mi | 1,247 ft | — | N | — |
| Lehamite Falls | 2 mi | 1,181 ft | — | N | — |
| Vernal Fall | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Vernal Fall | 3 mi | 318 ft | — | N | — |
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Related waterfalls
Similar height (~2133 ft)
- Horsetail Fall2,133 ft
- East Snow Mountain Falls2,200 ft
- Sentinel Fall1,936 ft
- Louis Creek Falls1,720 ft
- Ribbon Fall1,612 ft
Questions visitors ask about Snow Creek 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 Snow Creek Falls?
Snow Creek Falls is 2,133 feet (650 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Snow Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Snow Creek Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Snow Creek 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 Snow Creek Falls from a major city?
Snow Creek Falls is 3 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.7655, -119.5349
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Creek_Falls
Wikidata (Q38239)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38239
GeoNames (5396779)
https://www.geonames.org/5396779/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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