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Waterfalls of Yosemite Valley

Wide angle view of Yosemite Valley along the Merced River at the Valley View Lookout



Yosemite Valley must have one of the highest concentrations of major waterfalls in the world. Come here in the spring and you'll be spotting waterfalls left and right. Before you think you've seen them all, down comes another one! Of course, I'll try to highlight some of the more consistent performers in this "Disneyland" section of the park.

In addition to world famous waterfalls such as Yosemite Falls and Bridalveil Fall, the valley also features the tiered Sentinel Falls, the streaky Royal Arch Cascades, the ephemeral Horsetail Falls (a favorite with photographers), and the towering Ribbon Falls, among others.

Combine the waterfalls with memorable granite features such as El Capitan, Sentinel Rock, the Royal Arches, and Half Dome (which sits conspicuously towards the head of the valley) and it's no wonder why this national park's "Disneyland" has been referred to as the "Incomparable Valley."



WATERFALLS

Click on one of the waterfalls below to read more about it.

Bridalveil Fall and the Leaning Tower viewed from across the Merced River

Bridalveil Fall
Ribbon Falls viewed from the Southside Drive in front of Bridalveil Fall

Ribbon Falls
Horsetail Falls: the natural firefall

Horsetail Falls
Sentinel Falls viewed from the trailhead of the Four-Mile Trail

Sentinel Falls
Yosemite Falls viewed from the Four-Mile Trail

Yosemite Falls
Lehamite Falls

Lehamite Falls
Staircase Falls lightly tumbling behind Curry Village

Staircase Falls
The Royal Arch Cascades tumbling beneath North Dome

Royal Arch Cascades
The wispy

"El Capitan Falls"





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