Yosemite Falls Cascade

Water plunges dramatically down Yosemite's tallest waterfall

Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America at 2,425 feet, creates one of the park's most spectacular displays as water cascades down three distinct sections. Fed by snowmelt from the high country, the falls are at their most powerful during spring and early summer, creating mist that can be felt throughout the valley. This natural wonder exemplifies the dynamic water cycle that continues to shape Yosemite's landscape, carving granite and creating the valley's distinctive features through the persistent power of flowing water.