Gunsight

Gunsight is a locality in , , . Gunsight is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bridalveil Fall and El Capitan.

Waterfall
Photo: Wsiegmund, CC BY 2.5.
is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the in . The waterfall is 188 metres in height and flows year round.

Peak
Photo: Fernando Guachiak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a vertical rock formation in , on the north side of , 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.

Peak
Photo: OMCV, Public domain.
The is a prominent rock face on the south side of , . 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.

Village
Photo: Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place in , United States. It consists of the developed area of and the other areas of the in . is situated 3½ miles northeast of Gunsight.

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 4 miles east of Gunsight.

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 4½ miles east of Gunsight.

Gunsight

Latitude
37.71743° or 37° 43′ 3″ north
Longitude
-119.64239° or 119° 38′ 33″ west
Open location code
8592P985+X2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8753468084
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Wiki­data ID
Q121071158
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