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12 Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite National Park
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The Mist Trail is one of Yosemite’s most popular hikes, just south of the famous and challenging Half Dome Trail. This hike can be as short or as long as you please, depending on your call to adventure. It’s preferred by many who’d rather take a shorter trek, while others can follow on further as it leads to the iconic Half Dome rock.
Follow the rushing Merced River with its giant boulders rising from the water. The trail is roughly a 3-mile roundtrip to Vernal Falls, one of the waterfalls in the area that blanket the trail with mists, hence its name. Pause the steps below the 317-ft-high Vernal Falls and catch a magical rainbow, then climb to the top and find the small and shallow yet tranquil Emerald Pool as a reward.
Location: Mist Trail, California 95389, USA
3.Yosemite Falls Trail
A scenic trail dating back to the 1800s
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The Yosemite Falls Trail takes you to the top of one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the USA. Built between 1873 and 1877, the 7.2-mile roundtrip starts near Camp 4 in Yosemite National Park, passing through oak woodland and gaining 2,600 ft in elevation.
Make sure to stay on the maintained path, which has railings to keep you steady as you pass by exposed plateaus. Once you reach the top, you’ll be greeted with elevated views of Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Valley. Continue hiking for another mile to reach Yosemite Point, which overlooks the iconic Half Dome and Eagle Peak.
Location: Yosemite Falls Trail, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA
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