"Nevada Falls" Yosemite National Park Things to Do Tip by acebruin

At roughly about twice the height of Vernal Falls, this is a sight to see. From the top of Vernal Falls, the trail via Mist Trail ascends for another 1000 feet. Hikers can go along the Mist Trail for another 1.3 miles to the top of Nevada Falls from Vernal Falls.

The trails is harder than Vernal Falls part because it goes up through a granite rock without the mist. During the summer it gets pretty hot and tiring. Make sure you bring enough water to carry you to the top. Once you're at the top, grab fresh water from Merced River. It's so refreshing after a long hike up 2000 feet in elevation! Make sure you refil your water bottles with water from the river. You won't regret it! Enjoy the scenery and the quietness once you reach the top. This is where most tourists are weeded out. They usually track back Mist Trail and hike down Vernal Falls.

There are two trails that you can pick to go down. You can track back to Mist Trail or go around and take John Muir Trail. We took John Muir Trail down from the top of Nevada Falls. You get a great view of the falls from the trail with Liberty Cap on the left. Although the trail is a little longer than Mist, it's less strenuous. Especially after a really long hike, it's nice to have an easy hike down.

Address: Yosemite National Park
Directions: Continue on the Mist Trail from the top of Vernal Falls. Or take John Muir Trail bypassing the Vernal Falls.
Phone: (209) 372-0200
Website: http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm