Merced River｜The source of life and reflection wonderland in Yosemite 🌊

A clear river flowing through a U-shaped canyon! From alpine waterfalls to canyon plains, witness the most beautiful waterscape and reflection miracles in Yosemite! 🗺️ River route: · Source: Sierra Nevada snowmelt and Tenaya Lake · Flow route: Crosses the entire Yosemite Valley and finally merges into the San Joaquin River · Main river sections: Cathedral Beach, El Capitan Meadow, Swinging Bridge · 210 miles in total, about 25 miles in the park are the most spectacular 💧 Riverside attractions: · Swinging Bridge - the most classic reflection shooting point, where you can see the reflection of Half Dome in the water · Valley View - riverside viewing platform, a perfect combination of distant mountain reflections and flowing water · Cathedral Beach - a wide river section forms a natural beach, a summer water resort · El Capitan Meadow - the river winds through the grassland, and the reflection of the giant rocks is a shocking landscape 🌊 Hydrological features: · Spring May-July: peak snowmelt period, turbulent water flow and abundant water · Summer August-September: Water levels drop, forming clear pools suitable for playing in the water · Autumn October-November: The water flow is gentle, and the reflection effect is the best · Winter December-April: Some sections of the river are frozen, showing the beauty of different seasons 🏊♂️ Water activities: · Swimming: Cathedral Beach and Housekeeping Camp river sections · Riverside picnic: There are many riverside areas with picnic tables · Wading and hiking: Some shallow water areas can be safely explored by wading · Fishing activities: A California fishing license is required, and rainbow trout are abundant 🥾 Riverside trails: · Valley Loop Trail - 7.2 miles of gentle trails, all along the river · Mirror Lake Trail - 5 miles round trip, beautiful reflections on the lake in spring · Mist Trail along the river - the valley section from Happy Isles to Vernal Fall · Merced River Trail - Short trails connecting various riverside attractions The Merced River is the lifeblood of Yosemite! This clear river witnessed the carvings of the Ice Age, carrying the purity of alpine snow water, nourishing the life of the entire canyon! The river reflects the majesty of Half Dome and the magnificence of El Capitan. Every turn is a natural painting! The turbulence of spring, the coolness of summer, the tranquility of autumn, and the mystery of winter, the four seasons show different styles! #7月好去处2025 #默塞德河 #戏水 #美国国旗