Gates of the Valley: El Capitan
Gates of the Valley: El Capitan is in Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California. Gates of the Valley: El Capitan is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Bridalveil Fall Viewpoint, as well as near Bridalveil Falls Trailhead.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bridalveil Fall and El Capitan.
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.
El Capitan
Peak
Photo: Fernando Guachiak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
El Capitan is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The granite monolith is about 3,000 feet from base to summit along its tallest face and is a world-famous location for big wall climbing, including the disciplines of aid climbing, free climbing, and more recently for free solo climbing.
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. Yosemite Village is situated 4 miles northeast of Gates of the Valley: El Capitan.
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. Curry Village is situated 4½ miles east of Gates of the Valley: El Capitan.
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, United States. They are located at the easternmost end of the Yosemite Valley floor. Happy Isles is situated 5 miles east of Gates of the Valley: El Capitan.
Gates of the Valley: El Capitan
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- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.72034° or 37° 43′ 13″ northLongitude
-119.64899° or 119° 38′ 56″ westOpen location code
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bridalveil Fall Viewpoint and Bridalveil Falls Trailhead.
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