Nevada Fall waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Strenuous hike

Nevada Fall

Near Yosemite Valley, California

Height594 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail5.4 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & early summer

Nevada Fall is a 594-ft waterfall near Yosemite Valley, California, with strenuous hike access (5.4 mi round trip). a powerful Mist Trail fall on the way to Half Dome. Best season: Spring & early summer.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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