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Pywiack Cascade

Mariposa County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
591 ft (180 m)
Location
Mariposa County, California
Access status
Distant viewpoint only; the cascade is not reached on foot
The walk
Short paved walk from Glacier Point parking; distance not stated
Ground & access
Paved, wheelchair-accessible path at Glacier Point. Do not attempt to enter Tenaya Canyon.
World of Waterfalls: Pywiack Cascade

Pywiack Cascade is in Tenaya Canyon, which is not safely reached on foot. World of Waterfalls describes spotting it from the Glacier Point lookout, looking deep into Tenaya Canyon beyond Half Dome, and needing a telephoto lens to photograph it. A similar but more distant view is from the summit of Sentinel Dome.

Plan your visit

Glacier Point overlook, distant view up Tenaya Canyon to Pywiack Cascade

NPS describes a short, paved, wheelchair-accessible trail from the Glacier Point parking area. The cascade itself is miles away and seen only at a distance.

Paved, wheelchair-accessible path at Glacier Point. Do not attempt to enter Tenaya Canyon.

Where to start

Glacier Point parking area at the end of Glacier Point Road, about 30 miles (one hour) from Yosemite Valley or Wawona.

Timing & water

Glacier Point Road is open to cars approximately late May through October or November. The cascade flows strongest in spring and early summer.

Before you go

Yosemite entrance fee applies ($35 per private vehicle per NPS). Check NPS for any entry reservation rules.

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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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