Mist Trail
at Vernal Falls

Yosemite National Park

The Merced River appears to be wild as seen from the mist trail. This hike to Vernal Falls along the mist trail is my all-time favorite spring hike in Yosemite. In the springtime this waterfall is at full flow and the mist is guaranteed to soak you to the bone.

If you hike in the summer or fall you will find the water flow quite low due to decreased snow run off. The park closes the trail in the winter and early spring because of rock fall danger. You can still reach Vernal Falls from the top by taking the John Muir trail.

Hike this trail early in the day to avoid the crowds. These pictures were taken on the mist trail leading to Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park.

Vernal Falls

Mist Trail