Horsetail Fall, Yosemite West

Name: Horsetail Fall
Address: Yosemite West, United States

#4 among attractions in Yosemite West

Natural attraction, Waterfall

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Facts and practical information

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. If Horsetail Fall is flowing in February and the weather conditions are just right, the setting sun illuminates the waterfall, making it glow orange and red. This natural phenomenon is often referred to as the "Firefall", a name that pays homage to Yosemite Firefall, the manmade event that once took place in Yosemite. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°43'45"N, 119°37'41"W

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Day trips

Horsetail Fall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miSW
National park's iconic glacial valley
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
29 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
35 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.
0.6 miNW
Climbing
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park
17 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 miNW
Climbing
Salathé Wall, Yosemite National Park
16 min walk • 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.
1.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Ribbon Fall, Yosemite West
31 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.
1 miNW
Iconic rock formation with hiking trails
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park
26 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.
1.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Rock
Middle Cathedral Rock, Yosemite National Park
29 min walk • The Middle Cathedral Rock is a prominent rock face on the south side of Yosemite Valley, California. El Capitan lies due north of Middle Cathedral.
1.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Rock
Three Brothers, Yosemite National Park
35 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 miSW
Climbing
East Buttress, Yosemite National Park
27 min walk • The East Buttress Route is a technical climbing routes up Middle Cathedral Rock. The route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America and considered a classic around the world.
1.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Eagle Peak, Yosemite National Park
35 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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How to get to Horsetail Fall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Horsetail Fall:

Bus

El Cap Shuttle Stop #E4 • Lines: El Capitan Shuttle (11 min walk)