El Capitan - Wikipedia
El Capitan (Spanish: El Capitán; lit. 'the Captain' or 'the Chief') is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end.
El Capitan | Climb El Capitan | Yosemite Mariposa County
El Capitan’s iconic granite walls dominate the west end of Yosemite Valley. At more than 3,000 feet (900+ m) above the valley floor, it is 2.5 times as tall as the Empire State Building, or …
El Capitan - Yosemite's Incredible Granite Dome
Feb 26, 2024 · Coming into Yosemite Valley from the west, El Capitan’s magnificent face dominates the landscape. Rising more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor, its magnitude is …
El Capitan | Yosemite, Height, Map, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · El Capitan, mountain in Yosemite National Park, east-central California. One of the park’s most notable landmarks, the granite monolith features nearly vertical walls and towers …
El Capitan Meadow - U.S. National Park Service
El Capitan, rising over 3,000 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley, is a favorite for experienced rock climbers and onlookers alike. El Capitan is best seen from El Capitan Meadow. From …
El Capitan from Yosemite Valley - AllTrails
El Cap from Yosemite Valley is a phenomenal hike through a beautiful forest after the steep climb to Upper Yosemite Falls from the Valley. I linked this with Eagle Peak - the views from Eagle …
Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan: A Natural Wonder to Behold
Oct 1, 2024 · Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its stunning natural wonders, including towering waterfalls, pristine alpine lakes, and ancient …
Yosemite Valley Highlights: El Capitan
El Capitan is the world's largest granite monolith, 3,000 feet high - three times the height of the Eiffel Tower, more than twice as high as the Empire State Building, taller all by itself than the …
A Guide to Yosemite Valley's Biggest Cliff, El Capitan - LiveAbout
Mar 4, 2019 · El Capitan is a towering granite monolith that looms over the north side of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada in California. The cliff is divided into two …
El Capitan, Yosemite National Park - AllTrips
El Capitan is a striking landmark within Yosemite National Park, standing more than 3,000 feet above the Yosemite Valley, known as the largest monolith of solid granite in the world.