Below the massive granite dome known as Liberty Cap in Little Yosemite Valley, the Merced River drops 594 feet down into the valley, creating Nevada Falls, one of the most beautiful in a park known for its spectacular falls. Take the 3-mile fairly difficult Mist Trail from the trailhead in Yosemite Valley to the top of Nevada Falls. You will pass by Vernal Falls first and after another 2 miles of uphill hike you will get to Nevada Falls. The John Muir Trail, with its trailhead close to Happy Isles, will take you directly to the top of Nevada Falls.

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