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Northside Drive

Scenic byway · California

Photo: Grogan, Brian, creator · Public domain · source

Northside Drive is a designated scenic route in California.

Photo stops along the way

Horsetail FallWaterfall
Horsetail Fall0.3 km away · Mariposa County
Cathedral BeachBeach
Cathedral Beach0.5 km away · Mariposa County
El CapitanRock Formation
El Capitan1.3 km away · Mariposa County
Bridalveil FallWaterfall
Bridalveil Fall2.2 km away · Mariposa County · 1,352 m
Ribbon FallWaterfall
Ribbon Fall2.2 km away · Mariposa County · 1,918 m
Three BrothersRock Formation
Three Brothers2.3 km away · Mariposa County
Waterfall
Sentinel Fall2.5 km away · Mariposa County · 1,716 m
Rock Formation
Leaning Tower, Yosemite2.5 km away · Mariposa County
Yosemite FallsWaterfall
Yosemite Falls4.0 km away · Mariposa County · 1,368 m
Staircase FallsWaterfall
Staircase Falls4.5 km away · Mariposa County · 1,341 m
Silver Strand FallsWaterfall
Silver Strand Falls4.6 km away · Mariposa County · 1,962 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Tunnel View4.7 km away · Mariposa County · 1,350 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.