Happy Isles

Happy Isles

Happy Isles is a group of small isles in the Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. They are located at the easternmost end of the Yosemite Valley floor. This scenic spot is the starting point for the well-known Mist Trail, which is also the start of the John Muir Trail.cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/jmt.htm|title=John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails|accessdate=2008-05-08 NPS]

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