Horsetail Fall, Seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park, United States
Horsetail Fall cascades down the eastern side of El Capitan granite monolith, consisting of two parallel streams dropping over 2,000 feet through the air.
The natural waterfall gained international recognition through Galen Rowell's photographs published in National Geographic magazine during 1973, highlighting its orange glow effect.
Photographers from numerous countries gather each February near El Capitan Picnic Area to document the waterfall's transformation into an orange cascade.
Visitors need to arrive several hours before sunset and walk 1.5 miles from Yosemite Falls parking to reach the designated viewing areas.
The waterfall creates a natural illumination effect during February sunsets when conditions align, transforming the water into an orange-colored stream against El Capitan.
Location: Mariposa County
Height: 650 m
GPS coordinates: 37.73130,-119.62819
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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