Type Tiered Longest drop 240 ft (73 m) Height 212 m | Total height 695 ft (212 m) World height ranking 380 Number of drops 5 | |
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Location Yosemite National Park, California, United States Similar Yosemite National Park, Wawona Hotel and Pavilion, Pioneer Yosemite History C, Wapama Falls, Mariposa Grove | ||
Chilnualna falls yosemite ca
Chilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet (210 m), located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National Park.
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Map of Chilnualna Fall, California, USA
The falls are a popular horseback riding destination. Chilnualna Falls consists of five tiers ranging from 30–300 feet (9–91 m) in height. The first tier is 90–120 feet (27–36 m) high. The second is a 30-foot (9 m) high cascade. The third and largest is 300 feet (91 m) high. The fourth is 60 feet (18 m) high. The final tier is a 180–210 foot (54–64 m) high cascade.
The trailhead to the falls is in the eastern extremity of Wawona, at the end of Chilnualna Creek Road. The trailhead elevation is approximately 4,000 feet (1,200 m), and the trail reaches the main portion of the waterfall at 6,200 feet (1,900 m).