Nevada Fall Trail

Distance: 5.4 miles (8.7 km) round trip via Mist Trail

Elevation gain: 2000 ft (610 m)

Difficulty: Strenuous

Time: 5-6 hours 

Begin at: Happy Isles (shuttle stop #16)

Hikers can reach the top of Nevada Fall by continuing 1.3 miles (2.1 km) along the Mist Trail (from Vernal Fall). The John Muir Trail also leads to the top of Nevada Fall (bypassing Vernal Fall). The portion of the John Muir Trail between Clark Point and the top of Nevada Fall is closed in winter.