Mist Trail to Vernal & Nevada Falls
ModerateYosemite
- Distance
- 5.4 mi
- Gain
- 2,000 ft
- High point
- 5,900 ft
- Season
- Apr–Oct
Best time of year
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
In season · Best Apr–Oct, peak May–Jun
The waterfalls peak with snowmelt in May and June. The lower Mist Trail often closes for ice in winter.
Peak In season Out of season This month
The quintessential Yosemite hike. Two massive waterfalls. Bring rain gear for mist.
🚫 No dogs
Trailhead weather
68°F
☀️ Clear sky
💨 6 mph
🌧️ 0%
☀️ UV 5
Thu
⛅
70°
54°
1%
Fri
⛅
66°
50°
4%
Sat
⛅
69°
46°
0%