Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Disappearing Waterfalls
Above Yosemite Falls the terrain is largely bare granite; runoff is rapid. Bridalveil Creek’s green upper valley has more vegetation and deeper soil that absorb rain and snowmelt, slowing runoff to a relatively steady flow.
Recognizing that the vegetation above helps feed the falls, John Muir pushed for expansion of the park area to protect the entire watershed.
It is a 200 yard walk to the base of the fall. Be prepared for heavy spray, and watch your footing on the wet pathway.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Natural Features.
Location. 37° 43.002′ N, 119° 39.09′ W. Marker is in Yosemite National Park, California, in Mariposa County. Marker can be reached from Wawona Road south of California Route 41. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yosemite National Park CA 95389, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Glaciers at the Gate (approx. 0.3 miles away); El Capitan (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Varied View (approx. 0.4 miles away); A View Through Time (approx. 0.4 miles away); President Theodore Roosevelt & John Muir Meeting Site (approx. half a mile away); Rewards of Travel (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Journey to Yosemite (approx. 3.3 miles away); Waterfalls of Yosemite Valley (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yosemite National Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on March 9, 2013. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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