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kay-cee-1138
Houston, TX561 contributions
oct. 2024 • En couple
While we knew that the Merced River ran through Yosemite NP, we discovered that its course west out of mountains from the park along Route 140 also provides a pretty drive for about 20 miles before the road leaves the river valley to go down to the town of Mariposa. We visited in October, so the level of the river was pretty low. Actually of more interest was looking at the surrounding steep hills and watching for the signs of the old abandoned railway roadbed on the other (north) side of the river. The current main road even crosses over the Merced and uses that old rail path for about a half-mile to avoid a very obvious landslide that has blocked a stretch of Route 140 for almost 20 years now. Note this detour is one-lane and controlled by a traffic-light. We only had to wait two cycles, but the wait would probably be much longer during the summer season.
Écrit le 4 novembre 2024
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TravelerCentralFLA
Clermont, Floride1 905 contributions
mai 2023
We visited Yosemite as a family and loved the valley. Running through Yosemite Valley is the Merced River. It was flowing quickly and overflowing its banks because of the record snow they received this past winter. The Merced is beautiful and set in one of the most amazing settings in the world.
Écrit le 9 juin 2023
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TheExplorerFamily
Somerset, NJ7 162 contributions
juin 2022
The 145-mile Merced River runs in the central part of California. Glaciation during the ice ages carved its 81-mile path through Yosemite National Park, where the flow is steep and swift, but becomes a much calmer meandering stream through the Joaquim Valley.
The water of this river in Yosemite is fed mostly by the snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and is therefore crystal clear, but too cold and too fast for swimming. Most people are content to just sit by the banks, and watch the water flow by, since the water is high in mercury content and in some areas, the CA Water Board found high levels of Anatoxin A – a type of poison produced by algae blooms. Obviously, it is not advisable to drink the water directly without boiling, but in several areas, there is boating, camping and fishing available to visitors.
The best view of the river is when it drops over the Nevada and the Vernal Falls causing the phenomenal “Giant Staircase”.
We saw parts of this river under several bridges that we crossed in Yosemite, calmly moving along by the El Capitan meadow and the Cathedral Beach, and flowing more rapidly near Mirror Lake.
The river is everywhere, and you cannot miss it as you traverse the National Park.
The water of this river in Yosemite is fed mostly by the snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and is therefore crystal clear, but too cold and too fast for swimming. Most people are content to just sit by the banks, and watch the water flow by, since the water is high in mercury content and in some areas, the CA Water Board found high levels of Anatoxin A – a type of poison produced by algae blooms. Obviously, it is not advisable to drink the water directly without boiling, but in several areas, there is boating, camping and fishing available to visitors.
The best view of the river is when it drops over the Nevada and the Vernal Falls causing the phenomenal “Giant Staircase”.
We saw parts of this river under several bridges that we crossed in Yosemite, calmly moving along by the El Capitan meadow and the Cathedral Beach, and flowing more rapidly near Mirror Lake.
The river is everywhere, and you cannot miss it as you traverse the National Park.
Écrit le 19 juillet 2022
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Grover R
Pensacola, Floride22 376 contributions
mars 2022
Don't get lost on the incredible granite cliffs and mountains and waterfalls springing from them, to forget the live blood of the valley, the Merced. If you spend time in the valley you will criss-cross this river so many times without noticing because the stars are the cliff, mountains and waterfalls. However, the water in the river is the lifeblood of the valley. Also the river can provide both the best views and backdrops for your pictures. Many of the best pull overs are along the river. Finally the river is impressive when you leave the glacier portion of the valley at the park's entrance. This section of the drive is a pretty as any section in the park but so different. With that said, unless you actively make yourself notice the river, you will probably forget it is there.
Écrit le 27 avril 2022
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roj1281
Houston, TX519 contributions
mars 2021
I visited Yosemite in March of 2021 and the drive from Mariposa to Yosemite was beautiful. The water was clear and clean, I kept dipping my hands in it because it was too cold to get in at the time. I got so many pictures of this river.
Écrit le 10 juillet 2021
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scrappysquirrel
Mechanicsville, Virginie499 contributions
juin 2019 • En famille
We visited Yosemite in mid-June. The Merced River was raging. We saw the river in so many different spots and it was beautiful. Be careful because the current is so strong.
Écrit le 27 juin 2019
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DawgExplorer
Dalton, Géorgie2 534 contributions
juin 2019 • En famille
The Merced was raging in early June after quite a bit of snowmelt. White water went on for miles and miles well past the perimeter of the park. It is one of the center pieces of the valley that connects many other highlights of the area.
Écrit le 17 juin 2019
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PacificNWFamily
Washington State103 937 contributions
juin 2019 • En solo
The Merced River in Yosemite Valley was raging along during my June visit. On two different occasions, I sat near the river in the shade and enjoyed a picnic lunch. The river was incredibly loud, but it also offered some cooler temperatures.
Écrit le 16 juin 2019
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Brad
Hong Kong, Chine179 917 contributions
avr. 2019 • En couple
The Merced River is a river in central California that is fed by the snowmelt within Yosemite National Park. The river winds its way through Yosemite Valley, making a central feature of this area of the park.
When visiting the Valley, you won't help but see and spend time near the Merced River. One way roads run along side the Merced River into and out of the valley. There are several nice bridge crossings of the Merced and hiking trails that run along side the river.
We visited the Yosemite Valley this past April and were quite impressed with the water flow and natural beauty of the river. Our favourite spot was at the Swinging Bridge picnic area in the center of the Valley.
At this location the Merced widens a bit and flows with a flat surface, recreating a reflection pool where you can see Yosemite Falls and the ridge of the valley walls to the north in the standing river water. This was a beautiful spot on the river for photos of the valley. We will specifically seek out a return to this particular location on the Merced when we are next able to visit Yosemite.
We also enjoyed stopping along El Portal Road just outside the Valley. There are several pullover locations where you can exit your vehicle and have a look at the river, which runs very rapidly in this location.
Lastly, we spent a bit of time on the Merced River near El Portal and Briceburg, where there is a nice walking trail - Merced River Trail. At this location, you can walk alongside the river and enjoy spring blooms during the spring.
When visiting the Valley, you won't help but see and spend time near the Merced River. One way roads run along side the Merced River into and out of the valley. There are several nice bridge crossings of the Merced and hiking trails that run along side the river.
We visited the Yosemite Valley this past April and were quite impressed with the water flow and natural beauty of the river. Our favourite spot was at the Swinging Bridge picnic area in the center of the Valley.
At this location the Merced widens a bit and flows with a flat surface, recreating a reflection pool where you can see Yosemite Falls and the ridge of the valley walls to the north in the standing river water. This was a beautiful spot on the river for photos of the valley. We will specifically seek out a return to this particular location on the Merced when we are next able to visit Yosemite.
We also enjoyed stopping along El Portal Road just outside the Valley. There are several pullover locations where you can exit your vehicle and have a look at the river, which runs very rapidly in this location.
Lastly, we spent a bit of time on the Merced River near El Portal and Briceburg, where there is a nice walking trail - Merced River Trail. At this location, you can walk alongside the river and enjoy spring blooms during the spring.
Écrit le 21 mai 2019
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minimize940314
Los Angeles, Californie3 541 contributions
mars 2019 • En solo
Merced River is a river that flows through Yosemite NP. You would have multiple chance to run into river banks while walking around the NP. Water is very clean so sometimes you may get good reflection on the surface.
Écrit le 19 mars 2019
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