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Wildcat Falls

Mariposa County, California

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
623 ft (190 m)
Location
Mariposa County, California
Access status
Published roadside turnout and short path documented; park entrance fee applies
The walk
About 140 yards each way; 0.15 miles round trip
Ground & access
Short unmaintained path with brush and large rocks along the creek bank.
Hikespeak: Wildcat Falls

Only the lower 50-foot tier of Wildcat Falls is seen on this short walk. From the turnout on the north side of El Portal Road, an unmarked path crosses a small meadow, enters a thicket and drops to Wildcat Creek below the falls. Walk up the creek bank to the base. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

El Portal Road (Highway 140) turnout west of the Cascades to the base of Wildcat Falls

Hikespeak gives a 140-yard path and 0.15 miles round trip.

Short unmaintained path with brush and large rocks along the creek bank.

Where to start

Turnout on the north side of El Portal Road, 2.7 miles past the Arch Rock Entrance and about 0.2 miles west of the larger Cascades parking area.

Timing & water

Wildcat Creek is fed by snowmelt and usually dries by mid-summer. Spring is best.

Before you go

A Yosemite entrance pass is required. Check the park site for any seasonal reservation rules.

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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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