One of the most popular Yosemite Valley hikes, the Mist Trail, brings you to the precipice of two powerful waterfalls where you’ll hike the first few miles of the John Muir Trail.
The trail dates back to the late 19th century when Yosemite National Park was established as a tourist destination. In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant, protecting Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. This marked the first time land was set aside for preservation and public use by the U.S. federal government.
The Mist Trail was developed as part of the plan to increase visitors. Construction of the trail began in the 1870s, led by the efforts of the U.S. Army, which managed Yosemite before the National Park Service was established in 1916. The trail was designed to provide safe access to the Vernal and Nevada Falls.
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