Outdoors NearbyStaircase Falls
Staircase Falls is a waterfall in California, about 1 mile from Yosemite Valley. It is mapped as about 1017 feet (310 m) high and at 4,400 feet elevation. Royal Arch Cascade is another fall in the area.
| Location | Near Yosemite Valley, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Four Mile Trailhead, about 0.4 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Staircase Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 1017 ft (310 m) |
| Elevation | 4,400 ft |
| More | Wikipedia |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Water levels rise quickly after rain upstream, so keep away from the edge.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Royal Arch Cascade 1247 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Sentinel Fall 1936 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Illilouette Fall 361 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Lower Yosemite Fall 322 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.7 mi · seasonal Directions
- Vernal Fall 318 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Middle Cascades 676 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lehamite Falls 1181 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · seasonal Directions
- Upper Yosemite Fall 1444 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Staircase Falls?
In California, about 1 miles from Yosemite Valley, at 37.7350, -119.5749. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
Where does the hike to Staircase Falls start?
The closest trailhead on the map is Four Mile Trailhead, about 0.4 miles from Staircase Falls in a straight line. Trail signs at the start usually give the walking distance.
How tall is Staircase Falls?
About 1017 feet (310 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Staircase Falls?
Royal Arch Cascade (1 mi), Sentinel Fall (1 mi), Illilouette Fall (2 mi) and Lower Yosemite Fall (2 mi).