Outdoors NearbySentinel Fall
Sentinel Fall is a waterfall in California, about 1 mile from Yosemite Valley. OpenStreetMap lists it as about 1936 feet (590 m) high, at 5,630 feet elevation and seasonal, may run dry. 8 more named falls lie within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Yosemite Valley, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Sentinel Dome Trailhead, about 1 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Sentinel Fall; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 1936 ft (590 m) |
| Elevation | 5,630 ft |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
| More | Wikipedia |
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Staircase Falls 1017 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
- Horsetail Fall 1542 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lower Yosemite Fall 322 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.7 mi · seasonal Directions
- Middle Cascades 676 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Illilouette Fall 361 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1.1 mi Directions
- Royal Arch Cascade 1247 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Upper Yosemite Fall 1444 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 1 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lehamite Falls 1181 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · seasonal Directions
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Sentinel Fall?
In California, about 1 miles from Yosemite Valley, at 37.7249, -119.5965. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
Where is the trailhead for Sentinel Fall?
The closest trailhead on the map is Sentinel Dome Trailhead, about 1 miles from Sentinel Fall in a straight line. Trail signs at the start usually give the walking distance.
How tall is Sentinel Fall?
About 1936 feet (590 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Sentinel Fall flow all year?
It is marked as seasonal or intermittent, so it can be dry in late summer or fall. Spring and the days after heavy rain are the best times to see it.
What other waterfalls are near Sentinel Fall?
Staircase Falls (1 mi), Horsetail Fall (2 mi), Lower Yosemite Fall (2 mi) and Middle Cascades (2 mi).