시에라 네바다 주변 최고의 버스 정류장 출발 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

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.

It's worth it... but don't stop at the beach right away; instead, continue walking up. From here, you'll have a fantastic view of the mountains and their reflections.

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

Very nice for cooling your legs and nice for a picnic

Beautiful view of a magnificent panorama

It is important to consider the time of year. In late summer/autumn, the waterfall often no longer has any water...

When the waterfall is full of water, it is certainly very impressive. Unfortunately, it is not that way all year round. So it is better to check beforehand...