Sentinel Fall
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Location | Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP, CA, US |
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Type | Tiered |
Total Height | 1,920 feet |
Height of Longest Drop | 500 feet |
Number of Drops | 6 |
World Height Ranking | 60 |
Sentinel Falls is a long series of cascades descending into Yosemite Valley alongside Sentinel Rock, at . It is a tiered waterfall consisting of 6 major drops totaling 1,920 feet, the longest single drop being 500 feet. It ranks on many lists as the twelfth highest waterfall in the world, although in truth it is roughly the 60th tallest, as most weaker waterfalls don't make it into such lists. Despite its immense height it has a relatively low drainage and is usually dry by July.
Waterfalls in Yosemite Valley |
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Yosemite | Nevada | Vernal | Bridalveil | Ribbon Illilouette | Lehamite | Sentinel | Silver Strand | Snow Creek | Staircase | Royal Arch Cascade |