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Royal Arch Cascade, California

Inside  Yosemite National Park  · $35 entrance
Royal Arch Cascade, California
Photo: Matthes · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Height1247 ft
Entry$35

Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall located on the north wall of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite National Park, United States, within walking distance from the Ahwahnee Hotel. The falls are 1,250 feet (380 m) high and are usually dry by June. The waterfall gets its name from its location immediately adjacent to the Royal Arches, which are a series of concentric semicircular setbacks in the cliff face directly opposite Glacier Point. The waterfall lacks a plunge pool and its flow is relatively gentle, making the base of the falls a popular photo spot.

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How tall is Royal Arch Cascade?
Royal Arch Cascade drops 1247 feet (380 m).
Is Royal Arch Cascade in a national park?
Yes — Royal Arch Cascade falls within Yosemite National Park. The entrance fee is $35.
Location: © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS GNIS Description: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) Photo: Matthes · Public domain Park: National Park Service
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