Chilnualna Falls
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| Location: | Yosemite National Park, California, United States |
| Type: | Tiered |
| Total Height: | 695ft |
| Longest Single Drop: | 240 feet (73 m) |
| Number of Drops: | 5 |
| Average Flow Rate: | unknown |
| World Height Ranking: | 380 |
Chilnualna Falls is a series of waterfalls totaling 690 feet (210 m), located on Chilnualna Creek in the southern section of Yosemite National Park.
The falls are a popular horseback riding destination. Chilnualna Falls consists of five tiers ranging from 30-300 feet (9-91 m) in height. The first tier is 90-120 feet (27-36 m) high. The second is a 30-foot (9 m) high cascade. The third and largest is 300 feet (91 m) high. The fourth is 60 feet (18 m) high. The final tier is a 180-210 foot (54-64 m) high cascade.
[edit] External links
- Chilnualna Falls. California Waterfalls. Yudschin Internet Publications (October 10, 2002). Retrieved on April 24, 2006.
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