Mist Trail to Nevada Falls

Photo: self · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

4.4km
Total Distance
633m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep, spray soaked climb in Yosemite past Vernal Fall to the top of thundering Nevada Fall. Granite steps and railings lead up beside the cascades, one of the most popular walks in the park.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water
    at the start
  2. 2
    Spring · 0.3km
    springs can run dry
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 0.6km
  4. 4
    Sierra Point · 1km
    Viewpoint
  5. 5
    Viewpoint · 1.3km
  6. 6
    Drinking water · 1.4km
  7. 7
    Viewpoint · 2.2km
  8. 8
    Viewpoint
    at the end
Bus stop
Happy Isles · 160m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 52%, paved 39%
Marked route
Mist Trail, John Muir Trail

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate