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A glimpse of Vernal Falls as the sun just rises above the ridge
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Vernal Falls on the Merced River, Yosemite NP
If Vernal Falls is your goal you've come about half way! The slopes might have been challenging but your goal is in sight, there's no backing out now.
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Tilman Giese
Jun 14, 2020 near Yosemite Valley, CA
“A glimpse of Vernal Falls as the sun just rises above the ridge”  

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A glimpse of Vernal Falls as the sun just rises above the ridge
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Vernal Falls on the Merced River, Yosemite NP
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