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Yosemite! The view looking up towards Glacier Point from the parking lot for the Nevada Falls hike isn't too shabby!
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Checking the map to make sure we're going the right way
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the NRMBC group sets off on the Nevada Falls hike from Happy Isles
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The first section of the trail is paved
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We're only going as far as the top f Nevada Falls
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Soon we spot Illilouette Fall in the distance
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Approaching the bridge over the Merced River, well below Vernal Fall
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the usual Vernal Falls shot from the bridge
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18x zoom shows the people at the top of Vernal Falls from the bridge!
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well, we had to take group shot here like everyone else!
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Graham is caught taking the group shot on the bridge
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setting off uphill towards Vernal Falls
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it's the honeymoon couple (married the week before!) Greg and Louisa hand in hand - about time guys!
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Huck, Charlotte and Desi after helping Huck with a blister!
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Yosemite Falls is across the valley from us
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This section of the trail is built as steps. The climb is constant and quite steep
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Huck and Nevada Falls
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the top of Nevada Falls
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Graham, Huck and Charlotte enjoy the view!
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There are a lot of canyon and rock faces to be seen in all directions
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it's hot - over 90 F, so we sought shade!
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The trail hugs the cliff most of the way to the top
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Two levels of switchbacks below
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We can see the back of Half Dome from the trail
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Steve shoots the Falls
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endless stream of water on Nevada Falls!
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we'll soon be crossing that bridge!
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Steve and Claudia
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Huck, Steve, Claudia, Louisa Greg, Charlotte, Tome, Mark, Desi, Graham
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