2019-Feb: Yosemite Valley Winter Wonderland Landmarks/Levels 1+ to 3

THIS IS DAY 2 of 2019 YOSEMITE WINTER WONDERLAND TRIP https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/256334354/
We will be hiking and sightseeing. Strenuous hike to Vernal/Nevada Falls or easier to Mirror Lake and some other scenic hikes in Yosemite Valley (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/valleyhikes.htm) winter time (the combo of lakes, meadow, river, waterfalls, mountains and snow).

2016 Mirror Lake and Vernal Falls Hikes Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/all_photos/?photoAlbumId=26744473)
2017 Mirror Lake Photos: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/27619020/458658689/

We may change schedule for the Sat & Sun depending on weather conditions https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/237484183/

DEPARTURE TIME

Half Dome Village Parking: 9 AM

DISTANCE: ~2-7 miles (RT)

Duration: 5- 7 hours hiking time!

Essential Equipment: the following snow gear is optional - micro spikes, Poles, Gaiters, snowshoes, etc

Difficulty: Levels 1+ (Easy/Moderate Pace). Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty levels

GOOD TO KNOW Wear good traction hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bring plenty of water, snacks, a light lunch and Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

Yosemite Park Map (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/YOSEmap1.pdf) and Yosemite Valley Map (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/upload/YOSEmap2.pdf):

http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=134994

REMINDER:
By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***
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