Merced Canyon (B4)
There is an interpretive sign located here that describes the glacial process that helped shape the canyon.
Plan Around Merced Canyon (B4)
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Merced Canyon (B4) Details
Excellent views of Merced Canyon can be seen from this point. The Merced River, which originates near Merced Lake and passes through Yosemite Valley, cuts through the canyon. Roadside marker: B4
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Big Oak Flat
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An unincorporated community located to the immediate west of Yosemite National Park.
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Siesta Lake (T8)
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