John Muir Trail
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The John Muir Trail is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. It is named after John Muir, a natura
The trail is named in honor of Scottish-American environmentalist John Muir
Happy Isles on the Merced River in Yosemite Valley is the northern terminus of the John Muir Trail
Hikers approach the southern end of the John Muir Trail. The Mount Whitney summit plateau can be seen in the distance.
A log bridge crossing part of Thousand Island Lake; Mount Davis in the background
Mist Trail
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The Mist Trail is one of the most popular short hikes in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. The steep hike follows the Merced River, starting at Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley, past Vernal Fall
The Mist Trail, looking west from the top of Vernal Fall (Photo taken in 1983)
Hikers stop briefly just below the lower margin of the mist from Vernal Fall
A photo showing mist on the Mist trail
Ritter Range Pacific Crest Trail