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Hiking in the Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail: trails, map and practical info

Sierra Nevada • California

3.7 Appreciated by 6 hikers

Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail (Sierra Nevada, California) : moderate hike, 5 km, 231 m of elevation gain, summit at 625 m, about 1h45. No dogs.

François Dumaine
By François Dumaine • Contributor since 2013 • Updated 18/06/2026
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Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5 km
Elevation
231 m
Duration
1h45
Max altitude
625 m
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Not available
GPS coordinates
37.7327, -119.5459612
Phone
Not available

When?

Opening hours
No information
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
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What to bring?
Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
37.7327, -119.5459612
Center
Not available

Hikers' opinions

3.7
3 Reviews
JM
Jane Maxwell
Mar 16, 2015
Another beautifull
BK
Brice Kreitzer
Aug 18, 2014
Very good place.
GB
Genny Bender
Jun 19, 2014
Gorgeous! :)

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail is rated moderate.
The elevation gain of Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail is 231 m.
The summit of Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail is at 625 m.
Allow about 1h45 for Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail (5 km).
No, dogs are not allowed on the trails of Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail.
Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail is not recommended for young children.
No, Vernal and Nevada Falls (The Mist) Trail has no visitor centre on site.
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