Park
Mist Trail Trailhead
8 locals recommend
Location
Mist Trail
CA
Tips from locals
Lots of steps, but so worth it. Amazing waterfall views. You will get wet, bring shoes with good traction!
Strenuous hike on the Mist trail to Vernal falls, Nevada falls, all the way up to Half Dome (permit required to summit). Beautiful views.
This is such a unique trail. The first portion is paved which is where you see most of the traffic as it brings you to the Vernal Fall footbridge. Beyond the paved path, the trail climbs stone steps alongside Vernal fall where you are close enough to feel the mist of the fall. Once you reach the top and its breathtaking views, you have a few choices- you can head back the way you came, take the quieter switchback route down down the JMT, or continue on without much of the crowds to Nevada Fall. If you have time for ONE valley floor hike, I would recommend this one.
This is such a unique trail. The first portion is paved which is where you see most of the traffic as it brings you to the Vernal Fall footbridge. Beyond the paved path, the trail climbs stone steps alongside Vernal fall where you are close enough to feel the mist of the fall. Once you reach the top…