El Capitan, Yosemite National Park

Name: El Capitan
Address: Yosemite National Park, United States

#8 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

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Facts and practical information

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. It is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America and considered a classic around the world. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°44'2"N, 119°38'17"W

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Yosemite National Park United States

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Yosemite National Park

Day trips

El Capitan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miSW
National park's iconic glacial valley
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
25 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 miS
617-ft-tall plunge waterfall in Yosemite
Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park
33 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 miSE
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Horsetail Fall, Yosemite West
17 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.
~300 ftE
Climbing
Salathé Wall, Yosemite National Park
2 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.
0.6 miW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Ribbon Fall, Yosemite West
15 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
16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El Capitan?

Nearby attractions include Ribbon Fall, Yosemite West (15 min walk), El Capitan, Yosemite National Park (16 min walk), Horsetail Fall, Yosemite West (17 min walk).

How to get to El Capitan by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Capitan:

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El Cap Shuttle Stop #E4 • Lines: El Capitan Shuttle (21 min walk)

El Capitan, Yosemite National Park

Facts and practical information

Yosemite National Park plan & book

El Capitan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park

Horsetail Fall, Yosemite West

Salathé Wall, Yosemite National Park

Ribbon Fall, Yosemite West