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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