Whew, it was a tough climb at times, but once you make reach the top you will be glad you did it. There are various stages along the way, the first bridge that gives you a great view of the waterfall from a distance, stairs, the "mist" area which during a time when the water volume is high you will... more

This was a really fun hike but when we came around that corner and saw all those stairs you have to climb to the top our mouths dropped wide open and they kept on going and going.. But we made it and was it ever worth every single step we took.. It's about a 3 mile round trip to the... more

I was visiting Yosemite from Australia and went on a hike to Vernal Fall. I do not regret doing the hike at all and I now look at the photos and video footage I took along the way and they are nothing compared to actually going there and doing the hike. The views I got from the top of the... more

I've never been especially enthusiastic about stuff like camping or the Great Outdoors in general, but Yosemite Valley really is a magical place. And to get the full effect you have to do at least one or two of the day hikes that ascend from the valley floor. Vernal Fall, for example, is only visible after you make a two-... more