Vernal Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in Yosemite. Located on the Merced River, it stands at 317 feet tall.

You may think of the East Coast when you think of epic waterfalls, thanks to Niagara Falls, but the Wild West has some ...

There’s a certain magic to stepping outside before sunrise, lacing up your boots, and disappearing into a trail shrouded in ...

Roughly 1.5 miles from the trailhead, you’ll reach Vernal Fall Footbridge – both a magnificent viewpoint and a moment of decision for hikers. This spot offers a perfectly respectable vista for those ...

About 1.5 miles in, you’ll reach the aptly named Vernal Fall Footbridge, which serves as both a scenic viewpoint and a decision point for hikers. This spot offers a perfectly respectable view of the ...

Tucked into the dramatic coastline of Big Sur, this fall has been crowned the No. 1 waterfall in California, according to ...

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Tripadvisor ranked the best waterfalls in California while Housely chose one lake as the most beautiful in the state.

The hike to Vernal Falls via the Mist Trail is one of Yosemite's most popular hikes, offering visitors the chance to witness the breathtaking beauty of the towering waterfall up close. The trail winds ...

The trail is about a two-hour drive from Modesto and a little farther from Sacramento, according to Google Maps. It is an “easy and scenic hiking trail along the Pacific coast,” Tripadvisor said.