Vernal Fall is a tall block waterfall in California, dropping 317 ft (97 m).
Vernal Fall sits on Merced River. You'll find it in Mariposa, California. It is protected within Yosemite National Park (NPS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Yosemite Valley, the closest town.
When to go: Late spring (May-Jun) at peak flow. Like most waterfalls, Vernal Fall runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
