Yosemite National Park · CA
Mist Trail (Vernal & Nevada Falls)
Moderate · Day hike · Best in Spring, Summer
Length
5.4 mi
Gain
1,900 ft
Scenery
★★★★★
About this trail
Yosemite Valley's signature waterfall trail. Climbs granite stairs straight through the spray of 317-ft Vernal Fall before continuing to the brink of 594-ft Nevada Fall.
Highlights
- Walk through waterfall mist
- Emerald Pool
- Liberty Cap
Get there
Start: Trailhead · 37.7330, -119.5575
Open driving directions in Google Maps →Along the way
- Happy Isles trailhead@ mile 0· 4,035 ft
- Vernal Fall footbridge@ mile 0.8
- Vernal Fall top@ mile 1.2
- Emerald Pool / Silver Apron@ mile 1.4
- Nevada Fall top@ mile 2.7
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