Vernal and Nevada Falls Loop
- Distance: 7.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,986 ft
- Maximum elevation: 6,056 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,986 ft
- Minimum elevation: 4,006 ft
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Name: Vernal and Nevada Falls Loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 37.72181 -119.56604 37.73483 -119.53036
Topography: Mariposa County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
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United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
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United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
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United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
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United States > California > Mariposa County > Curry Village
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