“gorgeous year-round, but even more so in winter”
The Merced River (pronounced mer-SED), in the central part of the U.S. state of California, is a 145-mile (233 km)-long tributary of the San Joaquin River flowing from the Sierra Nevada into the Central Valley. It is most well known for its swift and steep course through the southern part of Yosemite National Park, and the world-famous Yosemite Valley. The river's character changes dramatically once it reaches the foothills and the lowlands, becoming a slow-moving waterway meandering through irrigated fields. Gorgeous in winter and great for white water rafting in summer and spring!
What a great spot to hike, Merced River is! How wonderful can a place become by nature?Not much more than this place!
Dress properly for hiking and just follow the trails and relax with the sounds of water and tree leaves being moved by the slow wind.
We adored this place and will soon go back for another hike.
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