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Chilnualna Creek Cascades

Mariposa County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Mariposa County, California
Access status
Partial guide: exact cascade position on the route not confirmed
The walk
8.2 miles return to the top of Chilnualna Falls (park figure)
Ground & access
Very challenging, with about 2,400 feet of climbing on the full route. The first section to the lower cascade is short but steep.
National Park Service: Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
Chilnualna Creek Cascades, CA
Chilnualna Creek Cascades, CA
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From the Chilnualna Falls Trailhead near the end of Chilnualna Falls Road in Wawona, follow the trail up beside Chilnualna Creek. The first cascade is about 0.25 mile from the trailhead. The trail then climbs switchbacks toward the top of Chilnualna Falls. This mapped cascade point is high on the creek, near the upper part of the route, but the park source does not name it. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Chilnualna Falls Trail along Chilnualna Creek

The National Park Service gives 8.2 miles round trip and 2,400 feet of gain for the Chilnualna Falls hike. Where this mapped cascade lies along that route is not confirmed.

Very challenging, with about 2,400 feet of climbing on the full route. The first section to the lower cascade is short but steep.

Where to start

Park at the Chilnualna Falls Trailhead near the end of Chilnualna Falls Road in Wawona.

Timing & water

The park says the falls are fullest in spring and early summer.

Before you go

Yosemite National Park entrance requirements apply; current fees and reservation rules were not covered by the reviewed pages.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Mariposa County, California.

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