Royal Arches Cascade
Located within walking distance of the Ahwahnee Hotel, this is one of the easiest waterfalls to view in Yosemite.
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Royal Arches Cascade Details
While most of Yosemite's waterfalls are roaring, intense rushes of water, these cascades, while intriguing, are barely visible even at their peak in early spring. Fed by melting snow, they trickle 1,240 feet down the north wall of Yosemite Valley, and are nothing but a dark stain on the granite cliffs by early summer. The dozens of thin streams of water are named for their proximity to the Royal Arches and are best visible from behind Ahwahnee Hotel or from Stoneman Meadow. Height: 1,240 feet Visible from Ahwahnee Hotel or from Stoneman Meadow
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Royal Arches Cascade
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0.1 mi away
Royal Arches (V23)
These striking "arches" of color rise above Yosemite Valley and are visible from numerous sites in the Park.
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Ahwahnee Hotel Dining Room
The crown jewel of Yosemite dining.
0.3 mi away
Ahwahnee Gift Shop
A wonderful collection of Yosemite-inspired gifts.
0.3 mi away
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Yosemite's distinctive AAA four-diamond hotel, famous for its rustic design, stunning interiors, and fabulous views.
0.3 mi away
The Ahwahnee Hotel
Hotel famous for its rustic design and fabulous views.
