Little Yosemite Valley

Little Yosemite Valley is a smaller glacial valley upstream in the drainage from the in . The Merced River meanders through the 3.5 mi long flat valley, draining out over and before emptying into the main Yosemite Valley.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Nevada Fall and Liberty Cap.

Waterfall
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is a 594-foot-high waterfall on the in , . It is located below the granite dome, , at the west end of Little Yosemite Valley.

Peak
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is a granite dome in , California, United States which lies at the extreme northwestern margin of Little Yosemite Valley.

Waterfall
is a 317-foot waterfall on the just downstream of in , . Like its upstream neighbor, is clearly visible at a distance, from , as well as close up, along the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Happy Isles and Curry Village.

Locality
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is a group of small isles in the in , California, United States. They are located at the easternmost end of the floor. is situated 1½ miles west of Little Yosemite Valley.

Village
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Camp Curry, now known as , was established in 1899 at the base of in . Developed as an alternative to the first-class Sentinel Hotel, it offered a more affordable, rustic lodging experience. is situated 2½ miles west of Little Yosemite Valley.

Village
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Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place in , United States. It consists of , the main developed area, together with adjacent areas of the within . is situated 3½ miles northwest of Little Yosemite Valley.

Little Yosemite Valley

Latitude
37.72632° or 37° 43′ 35″ north
Longitude
-119.52766° or 119° 31′ 40″ west
Elevation
6,175 feet (1,882 metres)
Open location code
8592PFGC+GW
Geo­Names ID
5367302
Wiki­data ID
Q14683140
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Satellite Map

Discover Little Yosemite Valley from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Hausa—“Little Yosemite Valley” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Little Yosemite Valley”
  • Chinese: “小優勝美地山谷”
  • Hausa: “Ƙananan kwarin Yosemite”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nevada Falls Loop and Mount Broderick.

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