El Capitan (Spanish: El Capitán; lit. 'the Captain') is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end.

Jan 22, 2026 · 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 some 3,600 …

El Capitan is Yosemite's majestic icon known for its sheer cliff face and stunning views. While El Capitan climbing offers a wide range of big wall climbing routes, there is plenty to do for non-climbers as well. …

Nov 10, 2025 · El Capitan is one of the most iconic and breathtaking landmarks located within Yosemite National Park in California. Towering majestically over Yosemite Valley, this incredible granite …

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 highest …

El Capitan is a towering granite monolith located in Yosemite National Park, California, rising approximately 3,000 feet (914 meters) from base to summit along its tallest face.

Jul 22, 2022 · El Capitan is the world's tallest granite monolith. With almost 3,000 vertical feet of sheer rock granite, it is a beacon for travelers, an inspiration for photographers, and one of the world's …

El Capitan is one of the most striking rock formations in Yosemite National Park. The nearly vertical granite wall rises about 1,000 meters from the Yosemite Valley and is popular with climbers.

Jul 10, 2024 · From discovering the best trad climbing routes to sleeping overnight on the big wall, read this complete guide about everything on El Capitan Grades at Yosemite.

El Capitan is a 1978 film by filmmaker Fred Padula that captures one of the earliest ascents of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, California. [1] It has won several awards at film festivals around the …