Strenuous hike
Vernal Fall
Near Yosemite Valley, California
Height317 ft
AccessStrenuous hike
Trail2.4 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & early summer
Vernal Fall is a 317-ft waterfall near Yosemite Valley, California, with strenuous hike access (2.4 mi round trip). climb the Mist Trail’s granite steps right alongside the falls. 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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