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    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014
    The Mist Trail leading up to a high flow Vernal Falls.
    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014
    Vernal Falls.
    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014
    The Mist Trail below Vernal Falls.
    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014
    Vernal Falls.
    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014
    Top of Vernal Falls.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    The trail begins at the John Muir Trailhead at Happy Isles.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    As the traihead sign suggests, this is also the start of many other classic Yosemite trails.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    The paved lower section winds though oak, pine, and large granite boulders.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    This lower section of the trail is paved to accomodate the high foot traffic seen in spring and summer months.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    View over Illilouette Gorge.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    The Mist Trail stems off the John Muir Trail.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    A low flow Vernal Falls in autumn.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    The Mist Trail ascends beneath Vernal Falls.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    Nearing the top of Vernal Falls.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    Merced River Canyon.
    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014
    The Mist Trail.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    Before plunging over Vernal Falls, the Merced River collects at Emerald Pool.
    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014
    Liberty Cap and Nevada Falls in spring.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    11/24/2013
    Liberty Cap (7,076') from the top of Vernal Falls in autumn. Nevada Falls can be seen in the upper right.
    Randy Johnson
    Photo Date: 
    08/09/2016
    There's a great viewing platform from at the top of Vernal Falls with a great view looking down the canyon.
    Randy Johnson
    Photo Date: 
    08/09/2016
    It is highly recommend that you opt for Mist Trail at least one way. Just look at this waterfall!
    Randy Johnson
    Photo Date: 
    08/09/2016
    Nevada Falls is every bit as awe-inspiring as Vernal Falls, and you can say you climbed BOTH if you take the Mist Trail up.
    Randy Johnson
    Photo Date: 
    08/09/2016
    With a slight detour you can reach the spout of Nevada Falls. Be very careful if you venture down to the water.
    Agnieszka Wojtowicz
    Photo Date: 
    05/26/2014

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