5.0 hr
Overview
600 wet granite steps through the spray to Vernal Falls, then past Nevada Falls, on the Mist Trail. 6 miles. People die here. Read the safety section.
Trail Stats
9.3 km
792 m
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The trail is pretty much all uphill. The good news is that thousands of people of all shapes and sizes do this hike, and you can too. The steepest sections are right before Vernal Falls and the last stretch up to Nevada Falls.
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Once you get to the Happy Isles shuttle stop, walk down the road, across the Happy Isles Bridge, and then right onto the trail. More in the video and turn-by-turn directions below.
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Here’s the Yosemite shuttle bus map. Take the bus to Happy Isles and start hiking from there. You can also park close in one of the lots if you can find a spot.
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Here’s the Vernal Falls Bridge at 9am on a Monday in July. At 11am this will be like a packed New York subway car. Not fun. Do your hike early, and if you can’t make it early, go later in the afternoon.
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