Profile Cliff

Profile Cliff is a cliff in , , and has an elevation of 7,096 feet. Profile Cliff is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
  • Type: Cliff with an elevation of 7,096 feet
  • Description: cliff in Mariposa County, California, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Fissure Mountain”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Taft Point and Sentinel Fall.

Peak
Photo: Dave, CC BY 2.0.
is a viewpoint in west of . It offers wide views of , and . The main attraction of is the giant fissures in the mile-high granite rock.

Waterfall
Sentinel Falls is a long series of cascades descending into , in the U.S. state of , alongside . It is a tiered waterfall consisting of 6 major drops totaling 1,920 feet, the longest single drop being 500 feet.

Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a granitic peak in , , United States. It towers over , opposite . lies 0.7 miles northwest of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Curry Village and Yosemite Village.

Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 northeast of Profile Cliff.

Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 2½ miles north of Profile Cliff.

Locality
Photo: Glenn Scofield Williams, CC BY 2.0.
is a group of small isles in the in , California, United States. They are located at the easternmost end of the floor. is situated 3 miles northeast of Profile Cliff.

Profile Cliff

Latitude
37.71326° or 37° 42′ 48″ north
Longitude
-119.60489° or 119° 36′ 18″ west
Elevation
7,096 feet (2,163 metres)
Open location code
8592P97W+82
Geo­Names ID
5384998
Wiki­data ID
Q49470175
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Profile Cliff” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Profile Cliff”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Yosemite Valley and Yosemite West.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include The Fissures and Roosevelt Point.

Mariposa County: Must-Visit Destinations

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