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Lehamite Falls

Lehamite Falls from the Southside Drive

Lehamite Falls is literally the overshadowed next door neighbor to Yosemite Falls.

Its unfortunate position means only the curious and observant waterfall fanatics even notice this tall, slender series of cascading falls deep in the recesses of Indian Canyon.

This waterfall doesn't have longevity, and the window in which it's even worth noticing this guy when it has decent enough flow is very limited. That said, I think around late April through May (depends on the snowmelt conditions and the weather) is when to try to take a shot at spotting this waterfall. Moreover, early to mid afternoon may be the only time in the day when Indian Canyon and the surrounding trees don't cast a shadow on it (thereby making it even harder to see the already-hard-to-see waterfall).

Directions: Perhaps the best viewpoint of this short-lived waterfall is on the far east end of the long pullout before Cooks Meadow (signpost V19). I've also seen this waterfall from Swinging Bridge as well as Cook Meadow. There may be other viewpoints within the Yosemite Village further north, but generally trees will obstruct your view.

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Lehamite Falls from Swinging Bridge

The falls as seen from Swinging Bridge in the morning

Lehamite Falls from Cook Meadow

The falls as seen from Cook Meadow

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top down sweep of Yosemite Falls then putting Lehamite Falls in context

Bottom up sweep of the overlooked falls from Cook Meadow

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June 3, 2011

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