“At 11:23 pm on April 15, a large rockfall occurred from the slope above the John Muir Trail between Clark Point and the top of Nevada Fall, sending hundreds of boulders onto the trail. Nearly 1,000 feet of trail are covered with boulders, trees, and other debris.” Yosemite National Park
Bummer news out of Yosemite National Park where portions of the iconic John Muir Trail are closed indefinitely following a massive rockfall on April 15th. Giant granite boulders now cover the trail near the top of Nevada Fall, close to the Panorama Trail junction. Geologists are currently on site assessing the possibility of further rockfalls.
The trail between Nevada Fall and Clark Point is closed to hikers with significant repair required to reopen including blasting boulders and drilling. Thankfully no injuries were reported following the rockslide.
Yosemite National Park:
At 11:23 pm on April 15, a large rockfall occurred from the slope above the John Muir Trail between Clark Point and the top of Nevada Fall, sending hundreds of boulders onto the trail. Nearly 1,000 feet of trail are covered with boulders, trees, and other debris.
The trail will require significant repair, including drilling and blasting of large boulders. Geologists are now assessing the potential for additional rockfalls. The trail, which was already closed for the winter season, will be closed for at least several more weeks. A reopening date is not known at this time.
Gates are closed across the John Muir Trail at Clark Point and near the top of Nevada Fall. For your safety, please do not enter the closed section of the trail.
