Experiences labelled with 'yosemite waterfalls'

Trek along the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls in Yosemite National Park

Published July 12, 2011
Jodi Garner, Writer

The waterfalls of Yosemite National Park have a reputation for being some of the most beautiful in California, and possibly the world. The roaring waters of the Yosemite National Park’s five main waterfalls are set against the backdrop of the giant granite mountains of the Yosemite Valley. Vernal Falls is one of Yosemite’s most beautiful and mysterious waterfalls, and one that must not be missed on any trip into the Park. Vernal Falls has a staggering 317-foot drop before crashing into the large boulders below. The sheer force of this powerful waterfall can be felt within your core as you hike to the falls’ summit. No visit to Vernal Falls would be complete without this hike; although it’s not for the faint of heart. The ...

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