Segments

1. Happy Isles to the Vernal Fall Footbridge Happy Isles trailhead Vernal Fall Footbridge 1.3 km 120 m Paved river trail
2. The Mist Trail to the top of Vernal Fall Vernal Fall Footbridge Top of Vernal Fall 0.6 km 180 m Granite staircase in the spray
3. Vernal Fall to the top of Nevada Fall Top of Vernal Fall Top of Nevada Fall 2.4 km 280 m Granite steps and switchbacks
4. Optional: toward the Half Dome subdome Top of Nevada Fall Half Dome subdome 6 km 550 m Forest trail then granite steps
5. Descent on the John Muir Trail Top of Nevada Fall Happy Isles 6.4 km 0 m John Muir Trail switchbacks