The falls are located in a small cleft in the north wall of the valley known as Indian Canyon, immediately to the right of Yosemite Falls and seen above Yosemite Village. "Lehamite" is a native word for "arrowwood".
The falls are situated in a secluded area of Indian Canyon, near Yosemite Falls and above Yosemite Village. The word "Lehamite" has its roots in the native language, referring to "arrowwood".