Royal Arch Cascade, Yosemite West

Name: Royal Arch Cascade
Address: Yosemite West, United States

#6 among attractions in Yosemite West

Natural attraction, Waterfall

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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. The waterfall gets its name from its location immediately adjacent to the Royal Arches, which are a series of concentric semicircular setbacks in the cliff face directly opposite Glacier Point. ()

Alternative names: World rank: 170Height: 1250 ftCoordinates: 37°44'59"N, 119°34'16"W

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Yosemite West United States

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Royal Arch Cascade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: John Muir Trail, Curry Village, Mirror Lake, Four Mile Trail.

1.4 miSE
Hiking, John Muir, Hiking trail
John Muir Trail, Yosemite National Park
36 min walk • The John Muir Trail is a breathtaking trek through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, primarily within the wilderness of Yosemite National Park, United States. Named in honor of the naturalist John Muir, the trail is a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
0.9 miS
Park, Rustic architecture
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
24 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...
1.2 miE
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park
31 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...
1.5 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park
38 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 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Canyon
Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park
26 min walk • Tenaya Canyon is a dramatic and dangerous canyon in Yosemite National Park, California, USA, that runs from the outlet of Tenaya Lake 10 miles down to Yosemite Valley, carrying water in Tenaya Creek through a series of spectacular cascades and pools and thence into a deep canyon...
0.9 miW
Museum
Yosemite Museum, Yosemite National Park
24 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.
0.8 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Hill
North Dome, Yosemite National Park
20 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.
1 miS
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Staircase Falls, Yosemite West
27 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.
0.6 miE
Rock
Washington Column, Yosemite National Park
16 min walk • Washington Column is a roughly 1800-foot high rock formation, arising from Yosemite Valley. It is east of the Royal Arches, behind the Ahwahnee Hotel. North Dome is above it. Washington Column can be viewed from many points in Yosemite Valley, including the trail to Mirror Lake.
~310 ftE
Climbing
Royal Arches, Yosemite National Park
2 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 miNW
Natural attraction, Waterfall
Lehamite Falls, Yosemite West
26 min walk • Lehamite Falls is located in Yosemite National Park. It consists of a long series of steep cascades that fall 1,180 feet into Yosemite Valley, in a manner similar to Sentinel Fall.

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Which popular attractions are close to Royal Arch Cascade?

Nearby attractions include Washington Column, Yosemite National Park (16 min walk), LeConte Memorial Lodge, Yosemite National Park (20 min walk), North Dome, Yosemite National Park (20 min walk), The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite National Park (23 min walk).

How to get to Royal Arch Cascade by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Arch Cascade:

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Valley Shuttle Stop #3 • Lines: Yosemite Valley Shuttle (7 min walk)