Silver Strand Falls, Yosemite West

Name: Silver Strand Falls
Address: Yosemite West, United States

#8 among attractions in Yosemite West

Natural attraction, Waterfall

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Silver Strand Falls drops 574 feet along Meadow Brook, at the western end of Yosemite Valley, within Yosemite National Park. The falls are commonly thought to drop 1170 feet; this is incorrect. The name Widow's Tears had been applied to Silver Strand Falls in the past, but the lower-volume waterfall located one drainage to the east of Meadow Brook is now known as Widow's Tears and is thought to drop 1,170 feet, hence the confusion regarding the height. ()

Alternative names: Height: 574 ftCoordinates: 37°42'15"N, 119°40'8"W

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Yosemite West United States

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Silver Strand Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yosemite Valley, Badger Pass Ski Area, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan.

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