The Merced River drops vertically down a granite wall into a pool, spray creating mist and rainbows over the trail. Visitors reach it by Mist Trail from Happy Isles or Curry Village, a paved path to a footbridge, then steep stone steps.
Highlights
- Vertical drop down granite wall
- Rainbows in the spray
- Viewpoint at the top
Good to know
- Paved path to footbridge, then steep steps
- Spray soaks hikers near the top
- Busy; go early in the morning
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