カリフォルニアのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

The Mist Trail is much easier to hike uphill in early summer (snowmelt) than downhill because it becomes very slippery. Instead of returning the same way, it's recommended to head a little further upstream, turning right, onto the John Muir Trail—not only because of the slippery descent, but also because this leads to the best vantage point for Vernal Falls (marked on the map). Especially when the Merced River is full, the view is spectacular. The descent on the John Muir Trail is then much easier. Warning for photographers: During snowmelt, only take photos in the "splash zone" with a truly waterproof (submersible!) camera—and pack any other camera in a completely waterproof bag beforehand and only unpack it again at the top. Several careless camera owners have destroyed their equipment on this trail. I once heard a man at the top complaining about a broken Hasselblad – it was in his backpack, but obviously not completely waterproof. The fine mist penetrates everywhere, and even with a rain jacket, you end up wet like you've just taken a shower. On warm summer days, the trail is extremely crowded, with several thousand visitors on just a few kilometers of trail.

In summer, the most crowded trail in the entire park begins here. It's actually only bearable during the week in the off-season, but on summer weekends, several thousand people are spread out over just a few kilometers of trail.

the effort to brave the heat

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

Good to walk and not too long. But take water with you. The panorama really impressed me. One of the most beautiful places ever.

Brilliant. Well worth seeing.

Once you have left this section with its high steps behind you, you will know what an adventure you have embarked on 🙂

Beautiful view of a magnificent panorama