Flowing along the Merced River is Vernal Fall. It is a 1.3 mile hike uphill to the point above the fall, but I would say the hike along the Mist Trail had the better view. The trail inclines throughout, but for the last portion of it, there are steep steps over rocks that made the last part that much harder. We plowed through it and made it to the top area that had areas to sit and relax by the pool of water. I love waterfalls!