Starr King Meadow
Starr King Meadow is a plain in Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California and has an elevation of 8,064 feet. Starr King Meadow is situated nearby to the locality Happy Isles.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mount Starr King and Nevada Fall.
Mount Starr King
Peak
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Mount Starr King is a symmetrical granite dome in Yosemite National Park, whose highest point is 9,096 feet above sea level. Climbing Starr King's dome requires technical skills or equipment, and the easiest routes are rated low class 5 in the Yosemite Decimal System.
Nevada Fall
Waterfall
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Nevada Fall is a 594-foot high waterfall on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California. It is located below the granite dome, Liberty Cap, at the west end of Little Yosemite Valley. Nevada Fall is situated 2½ miles northwest of Starr King Meadow.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Happy Isles and Curry Village.
Happy Isles
Locality
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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 3½ miles northwest of Starr King Meadow.
Curry Village
Village
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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. Curry Village is situated 4½ miles northwest of Starr King Meadow.
Yosemite Village
Village
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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 6 miles northwest of Starr King Meadow.
Starr King Meadow
- Type: Plain
- Description: meadow in Yosemite National Park
- Categories: meadow, wet meadow, and landform
- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
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- Cebuano: “Starr King Meadow”
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Highlights include Starr King Lake and Cascade Cliffs.
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