The Mist Trail (Vernal & Nevada Falls)

The Mist Trail is Yosemite's signature waterfall hike, providing an up-close, intensely intimate (and incredibly wet) encounter with two of the park's most powerful waterfalls: Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall. Unlike viewpoints where you see waterfalls from miles away, the Mist Trail is engineered directly into the cliffs beside the roaring Merced River. Hikers climb over 600 steep granite stairs alongside the 317-foot Vernal Fall, walking directly through the dense, soaking spray (the 'mist') that gives the trail its name. The trail then continues up another strenuous set of switchbacks carved into the bedrock to reach the top of the massive 594-foot Nevada Fall, offering incredible views of Liberty Cap and the back of Half Dome.

The Overland Track is a 65km point-to-point alpine traverse through the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Running from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair, the route passes through dramatic glaciated valleys, ancient rainforests, and high moorlands. Under the management of Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, the trail offers a deep connection to Tasmania's unique natural heritage, including the endemic King Billy Pine and high dolerite peaks. The route consists of a mix of well-maintained boardwalks, exposed rocky ridges, and forested sections that can become muddy during sustained rainfall.