Ahwiyah Point Rockfall
A very large rockfall occurred in 2009 from Ahwiyah Point near Half Dome.
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Ahwiyah Point Rockfall Details
On March 28, 2009, a very large rockfall occurred from Ahwiyah Point near Half Dome. Rocks fell roughly 1,800 feet, knocking down hundreds of trees and burying hundreds of feet of the southern portion of the Mirror Lake loop trail. The impact generated the ground-shaking equivalent of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake. Numerous smaller rockfalls have occurred from Ahwiyah Point since the initial failure, but the trail was cleared and reopened in 2012.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ahwiyah Point Rockfall
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0.7 mi away
Mirror Lake (V26)
This is a small, seasonal lake fed by Tenaya Creek that beautifully reflects the cliffs that surround it.
1.0 mi away
Mirror Lake Restroom
A small restroom on the way to Mirror Lake.
1.2 mi away
Washington Column
This is a popular destination for rock climbers, but unfortunately, does not provide any hiking or sightseeing opportunities.
