Cascade Falls
This waterfall begins as a series of tumbling waterfalls and then cascades through a dense forest.
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Cascade Falls Details
Cascade Falls (also known as The Cascades) starts off as a series of waterfalls, combines with Tamarack Creek, and then plunges 500 feet before flowing into the Merced River. It flows strongest in spring and early summer, and the parking lot located closest to the bridge offers the best view. There is also an interpretive sign located there with more details about the waterfall. This waterfall is sometimes confused with Yosemite Falls by first-time visitors approaching from the Arch Rock Entrance.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cascade Falls
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0.1 mi away
Cascade Falls (M1)
This waterfall begins as a series of waterfalls tumbling through dense forest before plunging 500 feet into the Merced River.
0.2 mi away
Cascade/Tamarack Creek (B2)
This small pullout offers views of Cascade and Tamarack Creek before they combine to form Cascade Falls.
0.2 mi away
Cascades Picnic Area
A popular picnic area near the Cascades waterfalls.
0.2 mi away
Elephant Rock View (B1)
From this point, Coulterville Road, Turtleback Dome, Wawona Road, and Elephant Rock are visible.
0.7 mi away
Old Coulterville Road (M2)
This road was one of the first pathways into Yosemite and has a lot of interesting history.
