![]() You’ll likely start to feel the mist-the trail’s namesake. Every step brings Vernal Fall more into view. Photo by Gabriel Teagueįor the next ¾ mile, the trail steepens and narrows, with dirt and rock replacing pavement. Many people stop and turn around here but, if you can, it is worth going farther. This is a great spot for a photo, with views of Vernal Fall to the east and the Yosemite Valley to the west. ![]() The paved trail climbs gradually at first for about 1 mile, where you will encounter a rustic footbridge. ![]() Get started at the Happy Isles Trailhead near shuttle stop #16. But it is also a strenuous, 6.4-mile hike that gets very crowded and can even feel dangerous. The scenery is unmatched and the photo opportunities are abundant. This is one of the most famous day hikes in America for good reason. Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls Vernal Falls. You still should get reservations to stay overnight-campgrounds and lodges fill up fast once the spring and summer seasons get underway. Entrance fee is $35 and good for seven consecutive days, or get an annual pass for $70. Photo by National Park Serviceįor the past three years, reservations have been required to enter Yosemite National Park. Take an open-air tram in good weather or a heated bus if it’s cold, and you’ll learn about the history of the park, as well as its rock formations, granite landmarks, flora and fauna. Let an expert tell you about Yosemite by participating in a valley floor tour. Also nearby, Degnan’s Kitchen makes towering sandwiches and typically has a crock of soup or chili going you also can grab an espresso drink.Īnsel Adams Gallery. The Village Store is fun to explore for souvenirs-coffee mugs, T-shirts, hats-and carries camping gear (forget your flashlight?) as well as groceries so you can create your own picnic to enjoy beside the Merced River. The gallery also includes books, handcrafted items and gifts. The Ansel Adams Gallery is packed full of Adams’ famous photography of Yosemite (and other beautiful wildlands) as well as works by other artists and photographers. At the museum, a short, free film with stunning footage introduces folks to the splendor of the region. Yosemite Visitor Center and Theater, Yosemite Museum, Indian Village and The Ansel Adams Gallery make for enriching stops, revealing a wealth of information and history through exhibits, interactive signage and lots of artifacts. Illustration by Mariah Quintanilla Yosemite Village Yosemite Museum. Check the park’s social media (IG: and website ( nps.gov/yose) for the latest information before you go. Between those fabulous falls and the rising river, there may be parts of the valley that are simply inaccessible. With 240% of average snowpack in the Tuolumne and Merced river watersheds as of April 1, Yosemite Valley could be overwhelmed by water between now and July as that snow melts. But before jumping in the car, check the conditions. The splendor of early-spring Yosemite might be surpassed only by later-spring Yosemite. But at press time, the park was open-as were most roads in-and all that snowfall had turned the waterfalls into wild, roaring cascades of raw power. ![]() Mounds of snow fell, the park closed for three weeks, and the photos emerging of Curry Village made the tent cabins look like thick-frosted gingerbread houses. Anyone who has followed the weather knows what happened in Yosemite National Park this year. ![]()
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