Nevada Falls

Yosemite National Park

Nevada Falls lies above Vernal Falls on the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. When I hike to Nevada Falls during the summer months, I take the mist trails on the way up and return on the John Muir trail because it is easier on the downhill even though its a little longer.

To reach Nevada Falls in the winter, you have to hike the John Muir trail to Vernal Falls and then take the upper mist trail to Nevada Falls because the other trail options are closed due to snow and falling rocks.

The Merced River forms a pool just above Nevada Falls where hikers can be seen sun tanning and cooling their feet on hot summer days. Several have lost their lives by being washed over the falls from this calm setting. The below right picture was taken from the John Muir trail.

Nevada Falls

Nevada Falls