NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsMist Trail
California · United States
The next half mile is where the Mist Trail earns its name. Steep and slick, the trail ascends a virtual granite stairway through the thundering mist of Vernal Fall. In spring and early summer rain gear is recommended.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mist Trail
Welcome to the trailhead of the Mist Trail, undeniably the most famous and highly trafficked hiking route in all of Yosemite National Park, and perhaps in the entire state of California. I am delighted to guide you through the…
Listen in the app2The Paved Ascent and the Forest Canopy
Our journey commences with a surprisingly deceptive introduction. The first eight tenths of a mile of the Mist Trail features a wide, paved surface. …
Listen in the app3The Merced River Footbridge
We have reached our first significant milestone: the Merced River Footbridge. Spanning the turbulent waters, this sturdy wooden structure offers a crucial resting point and our first truly unobstructed view up the dramatic river…
Listen in the app4The Distant View of Illilouette Fall
Having left the comfort of the footbridge behind, we navigate the increasingly uneven and rocky terrain. The trail hugs the side of the gorge, and the elevation continues its unforgiving upward trajectory. …
Listen in the app5The Junction and the Ascent to Nevada Fall
As we bypass the immediate approach to the base of Vernal Fall, our focus shifts to the broader macro-structure of the Mist Trail network. We are now approaching a critical junction. …
Listen in the app6The Summit of Nevada Fall
We have finally conquered the punishing switchbacks and arrived at the spectacular summit of Nevada Fall. You are now standing over two thousand feet above the valley floor, immersed in a landscape of polished granite and roaring…
Listen in the app7The John Muir Trail and Clark Point Descent
Having elected to preserve our knees and expand our visual experience, we begin our descent via the iconic John Muir Trail. This alternative return route transforms our hike into a loop and adds roughly a mile to our total…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we reconnect with the paved section of the trail near the footbridge and begin our final stroll back to the Happy Isles trailhead, a profound sense of accomplishment sets in. We have successfully navigated the entire Mist…
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What is Mist Trail?
Mist Trail is a place in California · United States with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | California · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.7290, -119.5590 |
| Last updated |
