Illilouette Creek

Illilouette Creek is a stream in Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California and has an elevation of 4,183 feet. Illilouette Creek is situated nearby to the locality Happy Isles, as well as near Curry Village.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sierra Point and Vernal Fall.

Sierra Point

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Wingchi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sierra Point is an elevated viewpoint on a rocky outcropping of Yosemite National Park, at the eastern end of the valley, below Grizzly Peak, which was accessible through a now-closed trail.

Vernal Fall

Waterfall

Vernal Fall is a 317-foot waterfall on the Merced River just downstream of Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, California. Like its upstream neighbor, Vernal Fall is clearly visible at a distance, from Glacier Point, as well as close up, along the Mist Trail.

Grizzly Peak

Peak

Grizzly Peak in Yosemite Valley is a promontory on the southwest wall below the popular Half Dome. It can be seen on the hike to Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall, from northeastern Glacier Point, and various other locations in the Yosemite Valley.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Happy Isles and Curry Village.

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.

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.

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 2½ miles northwest of Illilouette Creek.

Illilouette Creek

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Illilouette River”, “South Canon Creek”, “South Canyon Creek”, “South Fork”, “Tu-lu-la-wi-ak”, and “Tu-lu-la-wi-ak Creek”
Category: body of water
Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
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Latitude

37.72576° or 37° 43′ 33″ north

Longitude

-119.55683° or 119° 33′ 25″ west

Elevation

4,183 feet (1,275 metres)

Open location code

8592PCGV+87

GeoNames ID

5358990

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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sierra Point and Illilouette Gorge.

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