Two of the spectacular waterfalls of Yosemite National Park can, and have to be, accessed very closely along this hiking trail, which connects to the long-distance John-Muir-Trail. Nevada and particularly Vernal Falls are so close to the trail that the spray from the falling cold water creates an often thick mist akin to rainfall, that drenches the hordes of tourists braving the wet conditions of the trail to reach the upper falls, and some of them continue up to the trail toward Half Dome summit.

Dirk

August 25, 2019

Hiking

An absolutely worthwhile destination in the Yosemite Valley. Clenched nature on a section at the foot of Half Dome.

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Vanessa

May 24, 2025

Hiking

You get really wet when you go up the steps at Verna Fall

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

13.4km

05:19

680m

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

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2. Vernal Fall Footbridge – Sierra viewpoint loop from Lower Yosemite Fall

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05:55

640m

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3. Vernal Fall – Nevada Fall loop from Curry Village

8.94km

04:02

600m

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

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Distance 4.46 km

Uphill 610 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Yosemite Valley, Mariposa County, California, United States

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Mist Trail: Vernal & Nevada Falls, Yosemite

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

2. Vernal Fall Footbridge – Sierra viewpoint loop from Lower Yosemite Fall

3. Vernal Fall – Nevada Fall loop from Curry Village

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