Mist Trail
The Mist Trail is one of the most popular short hikes in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. The steep hike follows the Merced River, starting at Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley, past Vernal Fall and Emerald Pool, to Nevada Fall.
| Mist Trail | |
|---|---|
The Mist Trail, looking west from the top of Vernal Fall (Photo taken in 1983) | |
| Length | 7 miles (11 km) out and back |
| Location | California, United States |
| Trailheads | Happy Isles trailhead, Yosemite Valley |
| Use | backpacking, hiking, trail running |
| Elevation change | 2,900 ft (880 m) gain |
| Highest point | Nevada Fall |
| Lowest point | Happy Isles trailhead, 4,000 feet (1,200 m) |
| Difficulty | Moderate to strenuous |
| Months | Spring to Fall |
| Sights | Vernal Fall, Emerald Pool, Nevada Fall |
| Hazards | Snowmelt, icy slopes early season, altitude |
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