We are feeling grateful to find a nice place to stay just outside the park, so we plan a day hike in Yosemite. The Mist Trail seemed like a great choice.The morning started cold, just above freezing. We dressed in many layers and brought an extra pack, more water and rain gear. I also brought my gloves.
The trail was easy to find and even paved in the beginning. Soon we were stopped by a park ranger telling us that the trail was closed while they 'blew up' a boulder which was blocking the path. What - like, EXPLOSIVES? Ok, we thought, we will want to see this.
Shortly there was a distant rumble and we were on our way as the hard working park employees jack hammers to break up and move the stubborn parts of the rock not moved by the charge. These guys do a great job to keep the trails safe and open for everyone who visits.
We do not travel far and the path begins to get steep, fast. Still paved, but very steep. The view is gorgeous as we follow the rushing river to the base of the waterfall.
We can hear the falls now as the trail winds us along the trail.
Soon we begin to feel the mist and understand why we brought rain gear on this hike.
Up, up, up we climb; a staircase built from granite.
Once at the top, we rest in the sun.
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