John Muir Trail Photos, Day 1: Happy Isles to Nevada Falls

I started late my first day, so only hiked in four miles. Far enough to have a great view at sunset, though. Nevada Falls was one of the few waterfalls still flowing this late in the year. At dusk, I detoured onto the Panorama Trail for a better view of Half Dome from camp under the full moon. And to avoid crowds in Little Yosemite Valley. And because I took a wrong turn.

Nevada Falls at Dusk	Looking Down Nevada Falls, 594 feet, to Merced River
Nevada Falls at Sunset	Sun Setting in Yosemite Valley
Stars Over Half Dome, 60-second exposure	Half Dome, Liberty Cap, and Nevada Falls

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