Vernal Falls Footbridge — Attraction in Oakhurst

1.I parked with my boyfriend in the designated area. 2.We started walking on a paved trail, about 30 minutes, easy but uphill. 3.The trail is really well-maintained, but we saw a lot of tired people, so be patient. 4.Along the way, you’ll see playful squirrels. 5.Approximate time: half an hour to reach the footbridge. You need some fitness and bring water. 6.Once you get to the bridge, you can fill up your water bottle, take photos, and use the bathroom. 7.It’s also a good spot to have a snack while enjoying the view of the river and surrounding nature. 8.The bridge itself is really pretty. Even if there’s people around, everyone respects the space, so you can enjoy it peacefully. 9.ou can take photos of the water flowing under the bridge and the surrounding scenery. 10.The walk is easy, but if you’re not in great shape, it can be a bit challenging; still, totally worth it. 11.Enjoy the feeling of standing over the river and listening to the water—the view and calm make all the effort worth it. 12.The start of the trail to the top of Vernal Fall...

A moderate hike. Has a bit of uphill, but plenty of big rocks for you take a breather on. Many people using walking sticks. The footbridge gives you a great view of the rushing water, but not a view of the waterfall itself, you would have to continue on to trail which does get a bit steeper and would not allow for walking sticks.

There’s a water refill station at this point too, which is great because I finished at least half a bottle on my way up the trail.

If you do go to the actual falls: Plan to get soaked this season (summer 2023) as the waterfalls are strong and the slightest wind will cover you in water, create puddles for your shoes to be soaked. I highly recommend you wear a quick day shirt and maybe pack another shirt in case you don’t want to wait for your shirt to dry. Definitely pack other shoes, I changed into flip flops afterward and walked through mirror lake that way before...

Great view and nice trekking experience. Bring plenty of water if you are trekking here. The last part of trekking is steps and challenging elevation but if you plan your itinerary well there should be no issues. The water flow is seasonal and may reduce in certain months of the year. The elevation to this point is roughly around 1000ft in 2.5miles stretch. Easiest way to get there is from curry village area. This place is very popular among travelers so expect crowd. If you are not staying at curry village then, you may need to take a shuttle from other places or your parking spot to curry village to get on this trekking experience. My recommendation would be to trek to Nevada falls if you made this far as that would complete the...