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Vernal Fall, California

Inside  Yosemite National Park  · $35 entrance
Vernal Fall, California
Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Height318 ft
Entry$35

Vernal Fall is a 317-foot (96.6 m) waterfall on the Merced River just downstream of Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, California. Like its upstream neighbor, Vernal Fall is clearly visible at a distance, from Glacier Point, as well as close up, along the Mist Trail. The waterfall flows all year long, although by the end of summer it is substantially reduced in volume and can split into multiple strands, rather than a single curtain of water.

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Trailhead · 37.7275534, -119.5437476
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How tall is Vernal Fall?
Vernal Fall drops 318 feet (97 m).
Is Vernal Fall in a national park?
Yes — Vernal Fall falls within Yosemite National Park. The entrance fee is $35.
Location: © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS GNIS Description: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) Photo: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 Park: National Park Service
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