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Notable waterfall · Mono, California

Cascade Lake

Cascade Lake is a waterfall in Mono, California.

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Cascade Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Cascade Lake

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Cascade Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.98975, -119.30627. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Cascade Lake flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Cascade Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Cascade Lake?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Cascade Lake?

    Nearby: Conness Glacier (viewpoint, 3 km), Alpine Lake (lake, 4 km), Harvey Monroe Hall Research Natural Area (sanctuary, 5 km), Black Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km), Tioga Lake (lake, 11 km), Dunderberg Peak (viewpoint, 11 km).

    Is Cascade Lake worth visiting?

    Cascade Lake is listed as a notable waterfall in California on Spotwander.