Yosemite Valley Chapel, Yosemite National Park

Name: Yosemite Valley Chapel
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#66 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Yosemite Valley Chapel, Yosemite National Park

Facts and practical information

The Yosemite Valley Chapel was built in the Yosemite Valley of California in 1879. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1879 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 37°44'27"N, 119°35'28"W

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Yosemite National Park United States

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Day trips

Yosemite Valley Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, Curry Village, Four Mile Trail.

1.2 miN
Famed, towering mountainside waterfalls
Yosemite Falls, Yosemite West
30 min walk • Yosemite Falls, located in the heart of Yosemite National Park in California, stands as one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the United States. This towering waterfall is one of the tallest in North America and a centerpiece attraction for the millions of...
1.2 miSE
Views of iconic Yosemite from up high
Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park
30 min walk • Perched atop the granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park, Glacier Point offers a breathtaking panorama that captivates visitors from around the globe. Situated in Mariposa County, California, this scenic spot is renowned for its unparalleled views of Yosemite Valley...
1.1 miE
Park, Rustic architecture
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, Curry Village is a charming and historic settlement that has been welcoming visitors for over a century. Known for its picturesque canvas tent cabins and rustic wooden lodges, Curry Village offers guests a unique...
0.6 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park
16 min walk • Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. The trail begins at the valley floor west of the Swinging Bridge recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet.
1.3 miS
Hiking, park, and outdoor recreation
Sentinel Dome, Yosemite National Park
33 min walk • Sentinel Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, United States. It lies on the south wall of Yosemite Valley, 0.8 miles southwest of Glacier Point and 1.4 miles northeast of Profile Cliff.
0.7 miW
Climbing
Midnight Lightning, Yosemite National Park
19 min walk • Midnight Lightning is a 7.62-metre grade 7B+ bouldering problem on the granite Columbia Boulder in Camp 4 of Yosemite National Park. It is considered to be one of the world's most famous bouldering problems.
1.2 miNE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Royal Arch Cascade, Yosemite West
32 min walk • Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall located on the north wall of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite National Park, United States, within walking distance from the Ahwahnee Hotel. The falls are 1,250 feet high and are usually dry by June.
0.6 miN
Museum
Yosemite Museum, Yosemite National Park
15 min walk • The Yosemite Museum is located in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in California. Founded in 1926 through the efforts of Ansel Franklin Hall, the museum's displays focus on the heritage and culture of the Ahwahnechee people who lived in the valley.
1 miSE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Staircase Falls, Yosemite West
25 min walk • Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on Gossamer Creek in Yosemite National Park, California. The falls descend a total of 1,300 feet into Yosemite Valley over a series of steps.
1.3 miNE
Climbing
Royal Arches, Yosemite National Park
33 min walk • The Royal Arches refers to a cliff containing natural occurring granite exfoliation arches, located below North Dome and rising above Yosemite Valley, in Yosemite National Park, California.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Natural history museum
Glacier Point Trailside Museum, Yosemite National Park
31 min walk • The Glacier Point Trailside Museum was one of the first projects in Yosemite National Park by Herbert Maier in what would become the National Park Service Rustic style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yosemite Valley Chapel?

Nearby attractions include Swinging Bridge, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), Yosemite Museum, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park (16 min walk).

How to get to Yosemite Valley Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yosemite Valley Chapel:

Bus

Valley Shuttle Stop #11 • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (6 min walk)