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California Falls
Tuolumne County, California, United States
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CONFIRMEDThis waterfall has been confirmed by the World Waterfall Database, has been mapped and its height has been approximated but exact measurements have not yet been confirmed.
HISTORY AND NAMES
- Also Known as: Stella Falls
- California Falls is the Official name of this waterfall
Joseph Le Conte seems to be the first persone to have recognized this waterfall, naming it Stella Falls in 1900. The name California Falls actually dates to 1895 but it was originally applied to what is now known as Le Conte Falls when it was mapped and explored by R.M. Price. When names of Waterwheel and Le Conte Falls were clarified California Falls became the official name of this waterfall beginning in 1910.
| California Falls is shown in the center. The 10 closest waterfalls within a 8km radius are shown as well (if any). Click any icon or see the list below for more information. |
Additional Nearby Waterfalls
| Name of Waterfall | Distance |
| Unnamed Waterfall | 0.49 mi / 0.78 km |
| Unnamed Waterfall | 0.54 mi / 0.86 km |
| Le Conte Falls | 0.8 mi / 1.29 km |
| Glen Aulin Cascade | 1.14 mi / 1.83 km |
| White Cascade | 1.26 mi / 2.01 km |
| Waterwheel Falls | 1.28 mi / 2.04 km |
| Tuolumne Falls | 1.41 mi / 2.26 km |
| Lower Waterwheel Falls | 1.61 mi / 2.58 km |
| Unnamed Waterfall | 1.63 mi / 2.6 km |
| Unnamed Waterfall | 1.78 mi / 2.85 km |
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