Outdoors NearbyRoyal Arch Cascade
Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall in California, about 1 mile from Yosemite Valley. On the map it is about 1247 feet (380 m) high, at 5,355 feet elevation and seasonal, may run dry. There are 8 other named waterfalls within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Yosemite Valley, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Mirror Lake Trailhead, about 0.9 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Royal Arch Cascade; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 1247 ft (380 m) |
| Elevation | 5,355 ft |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
| More | Wikipedia |
Location and details from OpenStreetMap. Swim only where it is allowed; pools below falls can hide currents.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Lehamite Falls 1181 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Staircase Falls 1017 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
- Lower Yosemite Fall 322 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.7 mi · seasonal Directions
- Middle Cascades 676 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Upper Yosemite Fall 1444 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Vernal Fall 318 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Sentinel Fall 1936 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Snow Creek Falls 2133 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Royal Arch Cascade?
In California, about 1 miles from Yosemite Valley, at 37.7496, -119.5710. The route ends as close as roads get; in California that can still mean a hike.
Where is the trailhead for Royal Arch Cascade?
The closest trailhead on the map is Mirror Lake Trailhead, about 0.9 miles from Royal Arch Cascade in a straight line. Check the trail map for the real hiking distance to Royal Arch Cascade.
How tall is Royal Arch Cascade?
About 1247 feet (380 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Royal Arch Cascade 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 Royal Arch Cascade?
Lehamite Falls (1 mi), Staircase Falls (1 mi), Lower Yosemite Fall (1 mi) and Middle Cascades (1 mi).