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Staircase Falls

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Staircase Falls
Image:Staircase-falls.jpg
Location Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP, CA, US
Type Tiered
Total Height 1,020 feet
World Height Ranking 228

Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on Gossamer Creek in Yosemite National Park, at 37°44′07″N, 119°34′30″W. The falls descend a total of 1,020 feet 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

Yosemite | Nevada | Vernal | Bridalveil | Ribbon

Illilouette | Lehamite | Sentinel | Silver Strand | Snow Creek | Staircase | Royal Arch Cascade

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