Outdoors NearbySnow Creek Falls
Snow Creek Falls is a waterfall in California, about 3 miles from Yosemite Valley. On the map it is about 2133 feet (650 m) high and at 5,230 feet elevation. You can combine the trip with Three Chute Falls or Royal Arch Cascade.
| Location | Near Yosemite Valley, California Directions |
|---|---|
| Nearest trailhead | Snow Creek Trailhead, about 0.5 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Snow Creek Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the trailhead |
| Height | about 2133 ft (650 m) |
| Elevation | 5,230 ft |
| More | Wikipedia |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Rocks near falls are slippery, so stay on the trail and behind railings.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Three Chute Falls near Yosemite Valley · 1 mi · trailhead 0.5 mi Directions
- Royal Arch Cascade 1247 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi · seasonal Directions
- Lehamite Falls 1181 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 2 mi · seasonal Directions
- Vernal Fall 318 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 0.9 mi Directions
- Silver Apron near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 1 mi Directions
- Nevada Fall 594 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi Directions
- Pywiack Cascade 591 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi Directions
- Staircase Falls 1017 ft · near Yosemite Valley · 3 mi · trailhead 0.4 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Snow Creek Falls located?
In California, about 3 miles from Yosemite Valley, at 37.7655, -119.5349. The route ends as close as roads get; in California that can still mean a hike.
Where does the hike to Snow Creek Falls start?
The closest trailhead on the map is Snow Creek Trailhead, about 0.5 miles from Snow Creek Falls in a straight line. Trail signs at the start usually give the walking distance.
How tall is Snow Creek Falls?
About 2133 feet (650 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Snow Creek Falls?
Three Chute Falls (1 mi), Royal Arch Cascade (2 mi), Lehamite Falls (2 mi) and Vernal Fall (3 mi).