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| | It's a long drive from Madera to Mist Trail, but many folks like to backcountry trek here to be close to the great outdoors. Here in the great state of California backcountry hiking is a magnificent idea. Hey, time for a backcountry trek don’t you think? Mist Trail in Mariposa County, California is a great site for getting out. As long as you like nature you will like California. Every California trail is different from the others. The hiking trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are a very great way to see these peaks. The total elevation difference for |
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this great outdoors trail is 1,214 feet which is about average. This area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This great outdoors trail has only one trailhead, so in and
| | out is the way to backcountry walk it normally. California has plenty of great trails; among these are Mist Trail in Mariposa County. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. This is just one of a large number of backpacking trails in this neighborhood. All the water falling down from the sky makes Mist Trail a wet site; all through the month of January you get the most rain around here; the driest of the months is July. This hiking and backpacking trail is not that long but it's always nice to bring some emergency supplies, you | |
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never know what could happen. Mist Trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice backpacking trail for the average person looking for a nice adventure. The wilderness hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole
time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. All through the summertime at Mist Trail temperatures are usually in the 80's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. All through the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's while
Mist Trail overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. The time needed for this walk is roughly 2.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. With its 2.8 miles of walking distance it's a shorter type backcountry
trek.
Briefly about the general area: All the outdoors fun things in the Central Sierra Nevada will keep you coming back repeatedly. Put some time aside to spend at Vernal Fall if you're here at Mist Trail, and do pay a visit to Yosemite National Park while you're here
at Mist Trail. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun stuff at Mist Trail. You can run the rapids of Tenaya Creek near Mist Trail, and do stop by Illilouette Creek since you're here at Mist Trail. Silver Apron is a wonderful local attraction, and close by
Illilouette Gorge is a great place to go. Yeah, come up here to the Central Sierra Nevada for a delightful time. Tenaya Creek is a picturesque stream that is worth going to, and a fine place to camp here at Mist Trail is Upper Pines Campground. Camping is available at North Pines Campground, and there's whitewater on Yosemite Creek for all you adrenaline junkies.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 37.7326, Longitude -119.5583 - - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1214 feet

Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
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7 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
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7 miles away
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...
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| | Trails Near Mist Trail:
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Panorama Trail, Mariposa
County
, 1 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
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Buena Vista Trail, Madera
County
, 2 miles away, 22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference |
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Half Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference |
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Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference |
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Four Mile Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference |
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North Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference |
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Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Mist Trail:
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Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) |
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Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 6 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
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| | National Parks Near Mist Trail:
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Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA
, 11 miles away |
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Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA
, 56 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Mist Trail:
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Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
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| | Lakes Near Mist Trail
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Emerald Pool, Mariposa County
, 0 miles away |
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Lost Lake, Mariposa County
, 1 miles away |
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