Nevada Falls Loop
California · United States
At 594 feet tall, this waterfall is a churning testament to the power of water.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Nevada Falls Loop
Welcome to the Happy Isles Trailhead, the vibrant starting point for one of the most iconic and demanding day hikes in California: The Nevada Falls Loop, integrating the famous Mist Trail and the John Myoor Trail. As your guide,…
Listen in the app2The Approach: Following the Merced River
As we depart the trailhead and shuttle stop sixteen, the initial segment of our journey is deceivingly gentle. We are walking along a wide, paved path that parallels the Mur-sed River. …
Listen in the app3The Vernal Fall Footbridge
We have arrived at a significant milestone: the Vernal Fall Footbridge. This sturdy wooden structure spans the Mur-sed River, offering us our very first, tantalizing glimpse of Vernal Fall in the distance. …
Listen in the app4The Granite Staircase and the Mist
Welcome to the crucible of the Mist Trail. We are currently ascending a section of trail famous worldwide for its grueling nature and unparalleled sensory experience. …
Listen in the app5The Summit of Vernal Fall and the Emerald Pool
Congratulations. You have conquered the granite staircase and reached the summit plateau of Vernal Fall. …
Listen in the app6The Rugged Ascent to Nevada Fall
As we leave the respite of the Emerald Pool, the trail pitches upward once again. We are now embarking on the rugged ascent toward our ultimate destination: Nevada Fall. …
Listen in the app7The Pinnacle: The Summit of Nevada Fall
We have reached the pinnacle of our ascent: the summit of Nevada Fall. Before you lies a solid footbridge spanning the Mur-sed River just feet before it plummets over the precipice. …
Listen in the app8The Descent: John Muir Trail and Clark Point
Our journey concludes with the descent back to the valley floor. Rather than retracing our steps down the treacherous, wet granite stairs of the Mist Trail, we will employ a much safer and highly recommended strategy: descending…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our expedition on the Nevada Falls loop has come to an end. We have navigated one of the most physically demanding and visually rewarding trails in the national park system. …
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What is Nevada Falls Loop?
Nevada Falls Loop is a place in California · United States with 9 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 | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.7247, -119.5335 |
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