Outdoors NearbyRibbon Fall
Ribbon Fall is a waterfall in California, about 4 miles from Yosemite Valley. It is mapped as about 1611 feet (491 m) high, at 6,293 feet elevation and seasonal, may run dry. 8 more named falls lie within 20 miles.
Tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the United States of AmericaDescription from OpenStreetMap
| Location | Near Yosemite Valley, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Rockslides Trailhead, about 0.8 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Ribbon Fall; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 1611 ft (491 m) |
| Elevation | 6,293 ft |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
| More | Wikipedia |
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Trails can close after storms or in winter; check with the park or forest office.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Horsetail Fall 1542 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Bridalveil Fall 617 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.2 mi Directions
- Silver Strand Falls 574 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi · seasonal Directions
- Sentinel Fall 1936 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lower Yosemite Fall 322 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 0.7 mi · seasonal Directions
- Middle Cascades 676 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Upper Yosemite Fall 1444 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- The Cascades near Yosemite Valley · 4 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ribbon Fall?
In California, about 4 miles from Yosemite Valley, at 37.7360, -119.6478. Use the directions link, and check the trailhead and parking with the land manager.
Where do you park for Ribbon Fall?
The closest trailhead on the map is Rockslides Trailhead, about 0.8 miles from Ribbon Fall in a straight line. The land manager for Ribbon Fall can tell you the exact trail length.
How tall is Ribbon Fall?
About 1611 feet (491 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Ribbon Fall flow all year?
It is marked as seasonal or intermittent, so it can be dry in late summer or fall. Spring and the days after heavy rain are the best times to see it.
What other waterfalls are near Ribbon Fall?
Horsetail Fall (1 mi), Bridalveil Fall (1 mi), Silver Strand Falls (2 mi) and Sentinel Fall (3 mi).