Salathé Wall, Yosemite National Park

Name: Salathé Wall
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#20 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

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Facts and practical information

The Salathé Wall is one of the original technical climbing routes up El Capitan, a 3,000-foot high granite monolith in Yosemite National Park. The Salathé Wall was named by Yvon Chouinard in honor of John Salathé, a pioneer of rock climbing in Yosemite. The route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America and considered a classic around the world. Due to its length, difficulty, rock quality and variety of climbing, it is often called the world's "greatest" rock climb. ()

Coordinates: 37°44'2"N, 119°38'13"W

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Yosemite National Park United States

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Salathé Wall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Horsetail Fall.

1 miSW
National park's iconic glacial valley
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of California's Sierra Nevada mountains, Yosemite Valley is a crown jewel of Yosemite National Park, one of the most iconic natural landscapes in the United States. With its dramatic granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoias...
1.3 miSW
617-ft-tall plunge waterfall in Yosemite
Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park
34 min walk • Bridalveil Fall is a breathtaking natural wonder located within the majestic Yosemite National Park in California, United States. This stunning waterfall is one of the most prominent and enchanting features of the park, drawing visitors from all corners of the globe.
~300 ftW
Climbing
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park
2 min walk • The Nose is one of the original technical climbing routes up El Capitan. Once considered impossible to climb, El Capitan is now the standard for big-wall climbing.
0.6 miSE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Horsetail Fall, Yosemite West
16 min walk • Horsetail Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California, is a seasonal waterfall that flows in the winter and early spring. The fall occurs on the east side of El Capitan.
0.6 miW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Ribbon Fall, Yosemite West
16 min walk • Ribbon Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California, flows off a cliff on the west side of El Capitan and is the longest single-drop waterfall in North America.
0.6 miN
Iconic rock formation with hiking trails
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park
15 min walk • El Capitan is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, located on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end.
1.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Rock
Three Brothers, Yosemite National Park
38 min walk • The Three Brothers is a rock formation, in Yosemite Valley, California. It is located just east of El Capitan and consists of Eagle Peak, and Middle and Lower Brothers.
1.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Eagle Peak, Yosemite National Park
37 min walk • Eagle Peak is the highest of the Three Brothers, a rock formation, above Yosemite Valley in California. This independent peak is located just east of El Capitan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Salathé Wall?

Nearby attractions include El Capitan, Yosemite National Park (15 min walk), Horsetail Fall, Yosemite West (16 min walk), Ribbon Fall, Yosemite West (16 min walk).

How to get to Salathé Wall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salathé Wall:

Bus

El Cap Shuttle Stop #E4 • Lines: El Capitan Shuttle (20 min walk)