- Merced River - Wikipedia
The Merced River ( mɜːrˈsɛd ), in the central part of the U S state of California, is a 145-mile (233 km)-long [1] tributary of the San Joaquin River flowing from the Sierra Nevada into the San Joaquin Valley
- Merced River - Rivers. gov
From the high country of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River pursues its headlong rush through glacially carved canyons, rugged mountains, and foothills The river flows in a series of rapids to Lake McClure at approximately 900 feet elevation
- Merced River - Main Fork | Discover Yosemite National Park
The Merced Wild and Scenic River flows through Yosemite Valley and downstream into a beautiful river canyon with swimming, fishing, rafting and other great recreation
- Merced River Recreation Management Area | California - Bureau of Land . . .
It is well known for excellent whitewater boating, wildflower viewing, camping, swimming, and recreational gold panning prospecting Bird watching is good throughout the area most of the year Fishing is popular for trout and bass along the entire river
- Merced River - WorldAtlas
The Merced River is a 233 km long tributary of the San Joaquin River that flows from the Sierra Nevada into the San Joaquin Valley, at the heart of the US State of California
- Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, United States
Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, United States Every masterpiece needs a brushstroke to tie it together For Yosemite National Park, in the United States, that stroke is the Merced River—painting reflections of granite cliffs, pine forests and waterfalls across its canvas
- Overview — Upper Merced River Watershed Council
From its headwaters, the main stem of the Merced River flows freely through a wilderness landscape of alpine peaks, glacially carved valleys, and subalpine meadows The river makes a dramatic entry into Yosemite Valley, rushing over towering cliffs in prominent waterfalls
- Sierra National Forest | Merced River Recreation Area | Forest Service
The Merced River is designated a Wild and Scenic River and is a popular recreation area along Highway 140 The main fork flows through steep river canyons from Yosemite National Park into Sierra National Forest The South Fork flows from high in the Sierras, through Wawona, down into Hites Cove
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