Sentinel Fall

Sentinel Fall is a tall seasonal waterfall in Yosemite Valley, California, descending beside Sentinel Rock in a long tiered chain of cascades rather than a single drop. Its six major stages together total about 1,920 feet, including a longest single fall of about 500 feet. Because of its great overall height, it has often ranked prominently on published lists of the world’s waterfalls, though more accurate comparisons place it lower when smaller-flowing falls are included. Despite its height, it carries relatively little water and is usually dry by July, making it a feature of spring runoff rather than year-round flow.

California · United States