Cathedral Rocks
Cathedral Rocks is a cliff in Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California and has an elevation of 6,014 feet. Cathedral Rocks is situated nearby to the locality Yosemite Valley, as well as near Yosemite Village.- Type: Cliff with an elevation of 6,014 feet
- Description: cliff in Mariposa County, California, United States
- Also known as: “Cathedral Point”, “Ko-su-ko”, “Kosukong”, “Poo-see-na-chuc-ka”, “The Brothers”, and “Three Graces”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Middle Cathedral Rock and Bridalveil Fall.
Middle Cathedral Rock
Peak
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The Middle Cathedral Rock is a prominent rock face on the south side of Yosemite Valley, California. El Capitan lies due north of Middle Cathedral. Middle Cathedral's East Buttress Route is recognized in the historic climbing text Fifty Classic Climbs of North America.
Bridalveil Fall
Waterfall
Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley in California. The waterfall is 188 metres in height and flows year round.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yosemite Village and Curry Village.
Yosemite Village
Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States. It consists of the developed area of Yosemite Village and the other areas of the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Village is situated 3½ miles northeast of Cathedral Rocks.
Curry Village
Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Camp Curry, now known as Curry Village, was established in 1899 at the base of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. Developed as an alternative to the first-class Sentinel Hotel, it offered a more affordable, rustic lodging experience. Curry Village is situated 4 miles northeast of Cathedral Rocks.
Happy Isles
Locality
Photo: Glenn Scofield Williams, CC BY 2.0.
Happy Isles is a group of small isles in the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California, United States. They are located at the easternmost end of the Yosemite Valley floor. Happy Isles is situated 4½ miles east of Cathedral Rocks.
Cathedral Rocks
- Category: landform
- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
“Cathedral Rocks” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Cathedral Rocks”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Church Tower and Leaning Tower.
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