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This was part of a trip to Yosemite National Park. Jennifer, Selina,
Yvonne, Kevin L, Weihaw, Jenny, Angie, Michelle, Winnie, Landa,
Tuan, Cathie, Eric, Joe, Peter, and I had a great time hiking
Vernal Falls. =) It's relatively short but steep. It's a steady
climb followed by a long staircase up to the top of the falls.
There wasn't nearly as much water as there is in the spring. The
trail is referred to as the Mist Trail, since there's so much
water coming down that it drenches hikers; this wasn't the case
in October, after a dry summer and before the rains started. But
there was still water coming down, and there was a serene pool
at the top. A very pretty sight. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch
and played around at the top before hiking back down.
The view from somewhere on the trail to Vernal Falls
The trail up to Vernal Falls, taken from the top
Lunch at the top of Vernal Falls
The pool at the top of Vernal Falls. Nevada Falls is in the background
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