The Mist Trail from its junction with the John Muir Trail above Vernal Fall footbridge to the top of Vernal Fall, and the John Muir Trail from Clark Point to near the top of Nevada Fall (the "Ice Cut" are closed for the winter due to hazardous conditions. It is possible to hike to the top of Vernal and Nevada Falls using still-open sections of trail, however, conditions may be snowy and/or icy.