Middle Cathedral Rock
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.
Photo: OMCV, Public domain.- Type: Peak with an elevation of 6,529 feet
- Description: rock face on the south side of Yosemite Valley
- Also known as: “Cathedral Rocks”
Places of Interest
Highlights: El Capitan and Horsetail Fall.
Bridalveil Fall
Waterfall
Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley in California.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yosemite Village and Curry Village.
Yosemite Village
Village
Middle Cathedral Rock
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Mariposa County, Sierra Nevada, California, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.7158° or 37° 42′ 57″ north
Longitude
-119.6376° or 119° 38′ 15″ west
Elevation
6,529 feet (1,990 metres)
Open location code
8592P986+8X
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Ladin—“Middle Cathedral Rock” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Middle Cathedral Rock”
- Egyptian Arabic: “جبل ميدل كاثيدرال روك”
- French: “Middle Cathedral Rock”
- Ladin: “Middle Cathedral Rock”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Gunsight and Bridalveil Moraine.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Higher Cathedral Rock and Higher Cathedral Spire.
Mariposa County: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Mariposa and El Portal.
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