Cathedral Lakes Falls
One for the list
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on Tenaya Creek.
The details
- Watercourse
- Tenaya Creek
- Coordinates
- 37.84611, -119.42856
About Cathedral Lakes Falls
Cathedral Lakes Falls is a waterfall in California, on Tenaya Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Cathedral Lakes Falls 3.5/10 — one for the list. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
Where is Cathedral Lakes Falls?
Cathedral Lakes Falls is a waterfall in California, at 37.84611, -119.42856.
Is Cathedral Lakes Falls worth visiting?
One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3.5/10.
Gear for the trip
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