A trail from Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley climbs along the Merced River past Vernal Fall to Nevada Fall. Granite steps beside Vernal Fall run through spray that soaks hikers in spring and early summer, often with rainbows in the mist.
Highlights
- Vernal Fall footbridge
- Mist-soaked granite steps
- Top of Nevada Fall
Good to know
- About 3 hours round trip to Vernal Fall
- Park at Curry Village early, or shuttle
- Steep, wet steps; return via John Muir Trail
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