Yosemite and The End of the Trail

Day 18

JMT Miles Hiked: 6

Hours Hiked:  3

Birdsong fills the morning air creating a fitting greeting for the last day in the trail. People are already advancing up the trail, the solitude of the wilderness is no more. I pass Little Yosemite Valley, where Josh, I and our friends camped after ascending the falls. Soon I start the descention, granite step after granite step.  I'm amazed that we climbed this steep trail, it's a challenge just going down. 

Nevada Falls

Nevada Falls

Looking down Vernal Falls

Vernal Falls

Beautiful rainbow from the falls generated mist

Happy Isle and the end of my journey

Time for a hearty breakfast. 

This ends my journey of a wonderful, challenging, relaxing, peaceful hike in the best sections of the Sierras. I found more challenging snow this time than the last time I was here, thankful for that.  I miss the long thru hikes though, I find I become more connected to the wilderness the longer I am there.  The connection imparts a feeling of belonging, peacefulness, and happiness.  The connection is truly spiritual as it is not merely feeling comfortable in the forest, but feeling the connection with everything.  Bye till my next hike.