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Middle Cascades

Mariposa County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
676 ft (206 m)
Location
Mariposa County, California
Access status
Specific viewpoint approach and parking unconfirmed
The walk
Walking distance not confirmed
Ground & access
Stay on designated trails. No source describes a trail to the middle cascades themselves.
Visitor source and access details
Middle Cascades, CA.
Middle Cascades, CA.
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NPS explicitly says the middle cascades cannot be seen from the Lower Yosemite Fall base viewpoint. It directs visitors seeking the full waterfall view to Cook’s Meadow or the west side of the Lower Yosemite Fall loop.

Plan your visit

Distant Yosemite Falls views from Cook’s Meadow or the west loop viewpoint

A measured route and parking point for viewing the middle cascades specifically are not established. Lower-fall trail distances must not be presented as access to the middle cascades.

Stay on designated trails. No source describes a trail to the middle cascades themselves.

Where to start

A permitted parking location for visiting this waterfall has not been confirmed.

Timing & water

Snowmelt-dependent; the waterfall may be dry by late summer.

Before you go

Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Mariposa County, California.

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