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Vernal Fall

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Vernal Fall

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    Location: Mariposa County, California, United States

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    January 18, 2023

    Hiking

    Vernal Falls is one of the most prominent waterfalls within Yosemite National Park and therefor also very popular. To get here, start at the Happy Isles trailhead and hike up for roughly 1.3 miles to the rushing 317-foot falls. The trail is steep with some rocky stairs, but Vernal Falls is a great, refreshing place on a hot summer day. The iconic long-distance John Muir Trail is running along.

    March 24, 2019

    Hiking

    Thunderous roar and rainbow in the spray of the waterfall. Here you can experience the forces of nature almost up close.
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    June 22, 2023

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    Best Hikes to Vernal Fall

    4.8

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    1. Clark Point and Vernal Falls loop from Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

    10.3km

    03:50

    460m

    460m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    4.9

    (106)

    905

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 1,580 m

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