Outdoors NearbyUpper Yosemite Fall
Upper Yosemite Fall is a waterfall in California, about 2 miles from Yosemite Valley. On the map it is about 1444 feet (440 m) high, at 5,246 feet elevation and seasonal, may run dry. 8 more named falls lie within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Yosemite Valley, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Yosemite Falls Trailhead, about 1 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Upper Yosemite Fall; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 1444 ft (440 m) |
| Elevation | 5,246 ft |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
| More | Wikipedia |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Middle Cascades 676 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lower Yosemite Fall 322 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.7 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lehamite Falls 1181 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Royal Arch Cascade 1247 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Staircase Falls 1017 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
- Sentinel Fall 1936 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Horsetail Fall 1542 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Ribbon Fall 1611 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 0.8 mi · seasonal Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Upper Yosemite Fall located?
In California, about 2 miles from Yosemite Valley, at 37.7570, -119.5968. The route ends as close as roads get; in California that can still mean a hike.
Where does the hike to Upper Yosemite Fall start?
The closest trailhead on the map is Yosemite Falls Trailhead, about 1 miles from Upper Yosemite Fall in a straight line. Expect a longer walk than that, especially on switchbacks.
How tall is Upper Yosemite Fall?
About 1444 feet (440 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Upper Yosemite 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 Upper Yosemite Fall?
Middle Cascades (1 mi), Lower Yosemite Fall (1 mi), Lehamite Falls (1 mi) and Royal Arch Cascade (1 mi).