Rocky Point (V6)
Remnants of the largest mass wasting, or slope movement event, in Yosemite history can be found here.
Plan Around Rocky Point (V6)
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Rocky Point (V6) Details
This Point has long been a challenge for road and trail builders within the Valley. The rocks you see around you here have fallen from the cliffs above, mostly during the Middle Brother rock slide which occurred in 1987. This rock slide contained an estimated 600,000 cubic yards of material weighing an estimated 1.4 million tons and was the largest event of its kind in Yosemite Park history. Roadside marker: V6
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Yosemite Valley
Nearby Parks Around Rocky Point (V6)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rocky Point (V6)
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Sentinel Beach Restroom
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Upper Yosemite Fall
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E5 Four Mile Trail
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Four Mile Trail
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