A hiking guide for Yosemite Valley's Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls
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Jul 8, 2024
Fabulous views, our kids are 11, 10, and 7 and were able to hang during the hike, and LOVED the view from the trail! The top of the waterfall and Emerald Pool was beautiful as well, we were so excite… Full review by KCLJ520
Jun 26, 2024
The Mist Trial is one of the best and most rewarding hikes I've done. We only went up to Vernal Falls, but it continues on. It starts off on a nice, paved path with some elevation gain. Once you cros… Full review by elchaco
Jun 9, 2024
The hike to Vernal Falls is fairly short but there is a pretty intense section towards the top. If you're in moderate physical condition it shouldn't be a problem. You will get drenched so be sure to… Full review by RoseInTheDesert
It is a steep uphill but you could probably get to the bridge below the falls on a path with a walker. I don’t think you could get beyond as there are eventually 600 steps cut into the …
It is a steep uphill but you could probably get to the bridge below the falls on a path with a walker. I don’t think you could get beyond as there are eventually 600 steps cut into the granite to get closer to the falls. Unmanageable for a walker.
Hi, how much time to do the loop? approximately.. Thanks
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It depends on which "loop" you want to do and the time of day. The Mist Trail has a closure section from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Thu (extending to Fri in Sept) It's possible to do a loop via …
It depends on which "loop" you want to do and the time of day. The Mist Trail has a closure section from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Thu (extending to Fri in Sept) It's possible to do a loop via the Clark Point Cutoff (5 miles) or via the top of Nevada Fall (7 miles), but you have to be more creative about timing and direction during the week. Ask on the Yosemite forum where we can share maps, detailed tips, and more. This Q&A feature has few readers.
Hey!!! Is the park , road , trails on for Easter week ??
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Hi Next time post on the active Yosemite forum rather than this seldom viewed Q&A feature. Yosemite is always open. (Well, almost always. It has closed for forest fires and for …
Hi Next time post on the active Yosemite forum rather than this seldom viewed Q&A feature. Yosemite is always open. (Well, almost always. It has closed for forest fires and for government issues, but not for the season.)
5 hours round trips are there any bathrooms. Seems too crowded to wonderoff in the woods
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Yes, there are a few spots with outhouses. The National Park website includes this information in its description of the Vernal Fall & Nevada Fall hike (Mist Trail up and John Muir Trail …
Yes, there are a few spots with outhouses. The National Park website includes this information in its description of the Vernal Fall & Nevada Fall hike (Mist Trail up and John Muir Trail down.) "Restrooms are located at the shuttle stop near the trailhead (stop #16). Additionally, restrooms are located at the Vernal Fall footbridge, approximately 1 mile up the trail (May to October). Vault toilets are available beyond the top of Vernal Fall (along the Mist Trail) and at the top of Nevada Fall (along the Mist Trail)." If you post questions on the active Yosemite forum, you'll get immediate replies. This Q&A feature is seldom seen.
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