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John Muir Vernal Falls Mist Trail Hike, Yosemite National Park, CA

  • Address Happy Isle Shuttle Stop #16
    Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
    United States
  • Phone number+1 209 372 0200
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  • Neighborhood : Yosemite Valley

This hike is also known as the Mist Trail because it passes right beside Vernal Falls, which in the spring blows a heavy mist everywhere. This 1.4 mile roundtrip hike is considered a moderate hike, with a steep 400-foot elevation gain in just over a mile. It is recommended that you wear shoes that grip as the path can be slippery. You can see the rushing water from the Vernal Falls Footbridge as well as the top of the falls in the distance. This is probably the busiest and most crowded hike in the Valley, small wonder given the loveliness of the trail. Plan on spending an hour or two on your walk. The trail may be closed in winter.

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yelp Reviews ( 3 Reviews see all ) Top

Shannon A.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Shannon A. on August 7, 2009

This is my favorite place in the world. We had a great trip. This year was a bit odd though. The employees and people are not NEARLY as friendly as in the...

Bill K.

(Rating: 4.0) 

by Bill K. on August 6, 2009

-We came around 6-7am and there was already a line, so definitely come early if you don't have a reservation! -Lembert dome is a cool hike from here. If I...

Caitlin C.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Caitlin C. on June 29, 2009

My first time in Yosemite, that I can remember anyway, we decided to just wing it and hope to get a spot at one of the campgrounds that offers 'first come...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 8 Reviews see all ) Top

beautiful

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-04-25

Our July 07 visit was a first and we were excited about the trip. Hiking with my 10 and 12 year olds, we made our way up the first half-mile ...

This Place is AMAZING!!!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-04-01

I loved this place because the trail had the most AMAZING vews and it was very cool and misty. There were great views and TONS of little rainb...

I can't wait to go back with my Bro!

 by  mustangcourt  on  2007-08-09

The best time to visit is Spring, however, August is the only time that I'm free this time around. I loved it last time! My brother has never b...

One of the hardest things I've ever done

 by  tamy n  on  2007-08-05

I hiked Vernal and Nevada falls the spring of 2007. It was my first trip to Yosemite so I was excited to see and do everything. I completly ign...

Be ready! It can be a long uphill walk

 by  Maya  on  2007-06-01

I wasn't prepare for the uphill walk. And I thought that this would be a 1.5 to 2 hour roundtrip deal but actually took about 5-6 hours round t...

A Must Do Hike

 by  Melissa C  on  2006-10-18

If you've never been to Yosemite or you've never hiked this trail, put it on your To Do List. Continue on up the trail to Nevada Falls. It will...

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