Yosemite Creek (T15)
This 13.2-mile creek flows steadily over the Yosemite Valley rim to create Upper Yosemite Fall.
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Yosemite Creek (T15) Details
The creek starts at Grant Lake and flows southwest then southeast to the Merced River at Yosemite Lodge, just southwest of Yosemite Village. The Yosemite Creek watershed, which feeds Yosemite Falls, covers 43 square miles. It is largely a granite basin that was scraped clean of soil by glaciers. Because of the shallow soil base, the Yosemite Creek watershed has little capacity to hold water, so it quickly drains as the snow melts. Roadside marker: T15
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Yosemite Creek (T15)
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Quaking Aspen (T16)
Native to cool areas of North America, these trees have tall trunks, smooth pale bark, and glossy green leaves.
0.1 mi away
Yosemite Creek Picnic Area
A small picnic area beside Yosemite Creek.
0.4 mi away
Quaking Aspen Falls
This is a 25-foot, multi-stranded waterfall off Tioga Pass Road.
1.2 mi away
Exfoliating Granite (T14)
This peaks in this area of Yosemite are excellent examples of the exfoliation process in rocks.
1.3 mi away
Western Juniper (T12)
Thriving best in isolation, these trees develop into grotesque shapes that are among the most picturesque in Yosemite.
