Vernal Fall (Mist Trail) rainbow in October 2027
Short answer: On 15 October 2027: Best rainbow from Mist Trail below the fall, 12:50–17:00 (strongest around 16:55), if the sun is out. Every day of October is in the table.
The Mist Trail climbs beside Vernal Fall through a permanent cloud of spray in spring and early summer. It is one of the most reliable rainbows in the Sierra.
| Date | Mist Trail |
|---|---|
| Fri 1 Oct | 13:15–17:25 |
| Sat 2 Oct | 13:15–17:25 |
| Sun 3 Oct | 13:10–17:20 |
| Mon 4 Oct | 13:10–17:20 |
| Tue 5 Oct | 13:05–17:20 |
| Wed 6 Oct | 13:05–17:15 |
| Thu 7 Oct | 13:05–17:15 |
| Fri 8 Oct | 13:00–17:15 |
| Sat 9 Oct | 13:00–17:10 |
| Sun 10 Oct | 12:55–17:10 |
| Mon 11 Oct | 12:55–17:10 |
| Tue 12 Oct | 12:55–17:05 |
| Wed 13 Oct | 12:50–17:05 |
| Thu 14 Oct | 12:50–17:05 |
| Fri 15 Oct | 12:50–17:00 |
| Sat 16 Oct | 12:45–17:00 |
| Sun 17 Oct | 12:45–17:00 |
| Mon 18 Oct | 12:45–16:55 |
| Tue 19 Oct | 12:40–16:55 |
| Wed 20 Oct | 12:40–16:55 |
| Thu 21 Oct | 12:40–16:50 |
| Fri 22 Oct | 12:40–16:50 |
| Sat 23 Oct | 12:35–16:50 |
| Sun 24 Oct | 12:35–16:50 |
| Mon 25 Oct | 12:35–16:45 |
| Tue 26 Oct | 12:35–16:45 |
| Wed 27 Oct | 12:30–16:45 |
| Thu 28 Oct | 12:30–16:40 |
| Fri 29 Oct | 12:30–16:40 |
| Sat 30 Oct | 12:30–16:40 |
| Sun 31 Oct | 12:30–16:35 |
Hour by hour for your date Vernal Fall (Mist Trail) tours
Questions
What time is the rainbow at Vernal Fall (Mist Trail) in October 2027?
On 15 October 2027: Best rainbow from Mist Trail below the fall, 12:50–17:00 (strongest around 16:55), if the sun is out. Every day of October is in the table.