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Royal Gorge

Royal Gorge is an area in , , and has an elevation of 3,845 feet.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include East Snow Mountain Falls.

Waterfall
is a seasonal waterfall in the Sierra Nevada in Placer County, . At 2,200 feet, it is the second tallest measured waterfall in California after .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Soda Springs and Kingvale.

Locality
is a set of springs in , that was in the 19th century once the location of a hotel and resort. is located on the North Fork of the , 2 miles west of , and 4 miles north-northwest of . is situated 6 miles east of Royal Gorge.

Hamlet
is a census-designated place in and , , United States. The CDP straddles the border of the two counties, with Nevada County to the north and Placer County to the south. is situated 6 miles north of Royal Gorge.

Royal Gorge

Latitude
39.22796° or 39° 13′ 41″ north
Longitude
-120.43604° or 120° 26′ 10″ west
Elevation
3,845 feet (1,172 metres)
Open location code
84FX6HH7+5H
Geo­Names ID
5389151
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Highlights include Lost Emigrant Mine and Snow Mountain.

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