Pywiack Cascade, Yosemite National Park

#48 among attractions in Yosemite National Park

Natural attraction, Nature, Waterfall

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The Pywiack Cascade is a waterfall in Yosemite National Park within the U.S. state of California. It is located a few miles downstream from the outlet of Tenaya Lake on Tenaya Creek at the head of the steep and rugged granite gorge, Tenaya Canyon. The waterfall can be viewed from Glacier Point, or by a 6-mile hike from Olmsted Point, but the canyon is dangerous and the waterfall is unsafe to be reached on foot. The waterfall is highly seasonal. It typically rages in the spring and early summer while shrinking to a trickle by late summer to mid-autumn. ()

Height: 600 ftCoordinates: 37°47'14"N, 119°29'20"W

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Pywiack Cascade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Half Dome, Mirror Lake, Tenaya Lake, Clouds Rest.

3.7 miSW
Yosemite's iconic dome and climbing spot
Half Dome, Yosemite National Park
95 min walk • Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape.
4.2 miSW
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park
108 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, Mirror Lake is a serene and picturesque body of water that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustle of city life. This small, seasonal lake is known for its crystal-clear reflections of the surrounding cliffs, including...
3.4 miNE
Glacial lake with fishing and boating
Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park
87 min walk • Tenaya Lake is an alpine lake in Yosemite National Park, located between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows. The surface of Tenaya Lake has an elevation of 8,150 feet.
1.4 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Clouds Rest, Yosemite National Park
35 min walk • Clouds Rest is a mountain in Yosemite National Park east northeast of Yosemite Village, California. Although there are many peaks in the park having far greater elevation, Clouds Rest's proximity to the valley gives it a very high degree of visual prominence.
2.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Waterfall
Snow Creek Falls, Yosemite National Park
75 min walk • Snow Creek Falls is a long series of cascades located in Yosemite National Park toward the eastern extent of Yosemite Valley. It descends a steep gorge on a sizeable stream that originates in May Lake to the north, dropping east of the trail that leaves the Valley above Mirror Lake en route to North Dome and other north-rim destinations.
4.4 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Hill
North Dome, Yosemite National Park
113 min walk • North Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, California. It is the southernmost summit of Indian Ridge, 0.6 miles north of Washington Column and the Royal Arches on the northeastern wall of Yosemite Valley.
4.2 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
May Lake, Yosemite National Park
107 min walk • May Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, as well as a High Sierra Camp where backpackers can stay in tent cabins located near the lake. There are eight cabins that accommodate a total of thirty six guests. The hike...
3.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Hill
Stately Pleasure Dome, Yosemite National Park
100 min walk • Stately Pleasure Dome is the unofficial name for the prominent south-southwestern portion of Polly Dome, a granite dome on the northwest side of Tenaya Lake and Tioga Road in the Yosemite high country.
4.7 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Hill
Liberty Cap, Yosemite National Park
120 min walk • Liberty Cap is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, California, United States which lies at the extreme northwestern margin of Little Yosemite Valley. It lies adjacent, to the north of Nevada Fall, on the John Muir Trail. It rises 1,700 feet feet from the base of Nevada Fall to a peak elevation of 7,080 ft.
4.3 miN
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Mount Hoffmann, Yosemite National Park
109 min walk • Mount Hoffmann is a prominent peak in northeastern Mariposa County in the center of Yosemite National Park, California, United States. It rises above May Lake and is a day hike of 6.2 miles from Tioga Pass Road. The mountain is named for the cartographer Charles F.
3.8 miSW
Climbing
Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park
98 min walk • The Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome was the first Grade VI climb in the United States. It was first climbed in 1957 by a team consisting of Royal Robbins, Mike Sherrick, and Jerry Gallwas. Its current aid climbing rating is VI 5.9 A1 or 5.12 for the free climbing variation.