Royal Arch Cascades

Though the waterfall is primarily fed by the annual spring snowmelt, it can expand and decorate the Royal Arches wall during a heavy thunderstorm (which might occur during one of the Summer thunderstorms). However, you're more likely to see this cascade in its rather narrow state when it flows. When Summer comes around, it typically dries up and leaves behind stains that give the northern cliffs a bit of character (unless of course you happen to see it during a Summer thunderstorm downpour).

Alternatively, you can get a closer and more angular view of the waterfall as you drive north across the Stoneman Bridge near the LeConte Memorial and towards Yosemite Village. There's a pullout in front of another grassy area (no signpost) where you can stop the car and get the view you see at the top of this page.

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The cascades streaking to the left of the Royal Arches, Washington Column, and North Dome


Closeup of the waterfall from the same vantage point as above


More recent (June 2011) photo from the same place as above


More recent (June 2011) photo of the one at the top of this page


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Bottom up sweep and context of the falls from Stoneman Meadow


Bottom up sweep of the Royal Arch Cascade and North Dome

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TRIP REPORTS

• June 3, 2011

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NEARBY WATERFALLS

• Yosemite Falls
• Staircase Falls
• Vernal Fall
• Nevada Fall
• Sentinel Falls

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