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Mist Trail

Yosemite NP, California, United States
Best timeMay–Jul & Sep
Signature routeMist Trail
In season~79°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

30–88°F
Fares from$312
Nearest airportFAT
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The route
Topographic route map for Mist Trail
StartFinish
Elevation profile6,079 ft
0 mi4,055 ft low3.03 mi
3miles
6,079ft high point
1,175ft of climbing
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 79%
WarmestJul · 88°F
WettestMar
Best windowMay–Jul & Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Granite steps drenched by Vernal and Nevada Falls in spring melt.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jul & Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Mist Trail. Nearest airport is FAT.

Pairs well with

Horsetail Fall Firefall
4 mi away
Clouds Rest
5 mi away
Mammoth Mountain
29 mi away
Mammoth Lakes
33 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mist Trail?

The best time to visit Mist Trail is May–July & September, in Yosemite NP, California, United States.

Where is Mist Trail?

Mist Trail is in Yosemite NP, California, United States. The nearest major airport is FAT.

What is Mist Trail known for?

Granite steps drenched by Vernal and Nevada Falls in spring melt.

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