- Sunrise over the Merced River as seen from Swinging Bridge in June 2023. Upper Yosemite Falls is visible on the left-hand side of the image.
- The Merced River sustains numerous small meadows and riparian habitat with high biological integrity.
- Flowing 122 miles from the Yosemite wilderness to the inlet of Lake McClure, the Merced Wild and Scenic River and its watershed encompass some of the most...
- One of the most iconic features of the Merced River is the 7.5-mile stretch that flows through Yosemite Valley.
- The main fork of the Merced River is a great place for swimming, hiking, fishing, rafting, gold-panning, camping and general recreation during the summer months.
- The Merced River Trail continues downstream from the end of the Briceburg River Road and brings hikers or bikers to the North Fork of the Merced River and...
- The Merced River begins its journey at the base of the Clark Range, close to the meeting point of the Triple Peak Fork and Merced Peak Fork.
- The Merced River was added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in 1987 in acknowledgement of the river’s (1) free-flowing condition, (2) water quality...
- The mighty Merced River is famous both for its proximity to Yosemite National Park and for its big wave trains, exciting roadside whitewater, and long spring season.
- The Merced River is a river in central California that is fed by the snowmelt within Yosemite National Park.
