Yosemite: Mist Trail Views

Yosemite: Illiloutte Fall from the Mist Trail

Just when I thought I'd seen all the falls in Yosemite Valley, I spotted Illiloutte Fall while on the Mist Trail.

Yosemite: Mist Trail

The trail follows along the Merced River, swollen from the good snowfall in the winter.

Yosemite: Mist Trail

The last morning we were in the valley we hiked the Mist Trail. Our first view of Vernal Fall was from the bridge over the Merced River. Because of the good snowfall in the winter, the river was amazing.

The trail lived up to its name as we approached the fall. The infamous stone steps were very slippery so we did not continue around the bend. Even though I tried to keep my lens dry, it was nearly impossible.

There were rainbows galore from the mist.

Yosemite: The Majestic Yosemite Hotel (Ahwahnee)

We stayed at The Majestic Yosemite Hotel the two nights we were in the valley. It was built in 1927 and retains many of the original rugs, tapestries, and paintings. It was made of granite and stained concrete poured into molds to look like wood.

There are nearby views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and other valley features. The name was changed from Ahwahnee Hotel this spring because of a trademark dispute with the outgoing management company.

Yosemite: Half Dome Dusk

Half Dome from the meadow near The Majestic Yosemite Hotel (Ahwahnee Hotel).

Yosemite: Half Dome and the Merced River

The view from Sentinel Bridge.