Three Chute Falls
California · height not recorded · Yosemite National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Three Chute 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.
Three Chute Falls is a waterfall on Tenaya Creek in Yosemite National Park, in the U.S. state of California.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Chute Falls (this page) | — | — | — | N | — |
| Snow Creek Falls | 1 mi | 2,133 ft | — | N | — |
| Vernal Fall | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Silver Apron | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Vernal Fall | 2 mi | 318 ft | — | N | — |
| Royal Arch Cascade | 2 mi | 1,247 ft | — | N | — |
Related waterfalls
On the same watercourse (Tenaya Creek)
- Pywiack Cascade591 ft
Questions visitors ask about Three Chute Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Three Chute Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Three Chute Falls is inside Yosemite National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Three Chute 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 Three Chute Falls from a major city?
Three Chute Falls is 3 miles from Yosemite Valley (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.7594, -119.5299
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Chute_Falls
Wikidata (Q7797390)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7797390
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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