High Sierra Loop Trail Hike Distances Sign, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

This officially marked the beginning of our trek to Vernal Falls!

Chipmunk along the Mist Trail, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

I was pleasantly surprised to see a cute little chipmunk along our hike. This one was a sharp contrast to the larger squirrels we saw all throughout the area.

Vernal Fall, Yosemite National Park, California, USA

Flowing along the Merced River is Vernal Fall. It is a 1.3 mile hike uphill to the point above the fall, but I would say the hike along the Mist Trail had the better view. The trail inclines throughout, but for the last portion of it, there are steep steps over rocks that made the last part that much harder. We plowed through it and made it to the top area that had areas to sit and relax by the pool of water. I love waterfalls!