Yosemite Falls | |
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Location | Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California, U.S. |
Coordinates | 37°45′25″N 119°35′48″W / 37.756845°N 119.596785°W[1] |
Type | Tiered |
Total height | 2,425 ft (739 m) |
Number of drops | 6 |
Longest drop | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
Watercourse | Yosemite Creek |
Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall.[2] Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.