Leaning Tower
Leaning Tower is a peak in Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California and has an elevation of 5,938 feet. Leaning Tower is situated nearby to the locality Gunsight, as well as near Bridalveil Moraine.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 5,938 feet
- Description: cliff in Mariposa County, California, United States
- Also known as: “Tu-tock-ah-nu-lah’s Citadel” and “Tu-tock-ah-nu-lans”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bridalveil Fall and Middle Cathedral Rock.
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.
Middle Cathedral Rock
Peak
Photo: OMCV, Public domain.
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.
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.
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.
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, USA. They are located at the easternmost end of the Yosemite Valley floor. Happy Isles is situated 5 miles east of Leaning Tower.
Leaning Tower
- Categories: cliff, rock, and landform
- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.71282° or 37° 42′ 46″ northLongitude
-119.64769° or 119° 38′ 52″ westElevation
5,938 feet (1,810 metres)Open location code
8592P972+4WOpenStreetMap ID
node 358798483OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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In Other Languages
“Leaning Tower” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Leaning Tower”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Gunsight and Bridalveil Moraine.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bridalveil Falls Trailhead and Bridalveil Fall Viewpoint.
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