Staircase Falls
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Location | Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP, CA, US |
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Type | Tiered |
Total height | 1,700 feet |
World height ranking | 228 |
Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on Gossamer Creek in Yosemite National Park, California. The falls descend a total of 1,700 feet (311 m) into Yosemite Valley over a series of steps. Staircase Falls is relatively ephemeral and only flows after rainfall. It is usually dry by May. The falls are located immediately behind Camp Curry on cliffs below Glacier Point.
Waterfalls in Yosemite Valley |
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Yosemite | Nevada | Vernal | Bridalveil | Ribbon | Illilouette | Lehamite | Sentinel | Silver Strand | Snow Creek | Staircase | Royal Arch Cascade | Horsetail |