HALF DOME (via the Mist Trail)

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The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
The signpost near the start of the Mist Trail. Only 3.4 miles and 2000 feet of elevation gain to get to the top of Navada Fall, then another 4.8 miles and 2700 feet of elevation gain to the top of Half Dome! BUY PHOTO
The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
The beautifully constructed trail wanders above the Merced River. BUY PHOTO
The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
Crossing the first hikers bridge over the angry river. BUY PHOTO
The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
The river has amazing volume and force during spring runoff in a big snow year. Vernal Fall can be seen in the distance. BUY PHOTO
The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
The trail continues on the south side of the gorge. BUY PHOTO
The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
Continuing up the trail, it looks like things are about to get wet... BUY PHOTO
The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
The section just under Vernal Fall explains why the Mist Trail has its name... BUY PHOTO
The Mist Trail photo (Yosemite National Park) -- © 2017 Joe Braun Photography
Stairway through the fog! BUY PHOTO

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