Katie is one of the fantastic group of kids working for dnc in yosemite so they can access the natural beauty and experiences yosemite offers. Wildlife at lake merced visitors will see a wide variety of birds, such as herons, swimming and nesting by the lake. Trail maps for dozens of hiking trails in yosemite national park. The padyak shack has opened up on the grounds and they rent both kayaks and. If youre looking for a yosemite map, youve come to the right place. Lake yosemite is an artificial freshwater lake located. As the trail continues, towering walls of granite start to loom above you on either side of the river. The trail leading to merced lake begins at the happy isles trailhead in the eastern end of yosemite valley. Katiekate jogging to merced lake from yosemite valley. Little yosemite valley backpacking yosemite national park. Lake yosemite next to uc merced merced county events.
Lake r d g st m st r st snelling h w y merced area map. In april and may, the class iiiiv whitewater on the merced is the stuff of avid paddlers winter daydreams. Lake yosemite south bellevue lot parking entrance construction entrance construction team only trailers university of california, merced kern fall 2019 madera kings stanislaus fresno san joaquin merced calaveras mariposa tuolumne california room construction recreation fence field basketball cour ts. Contrary to the name of the railroad, rail service did not extend to yosemite valley itself, but rather ended at the park boundary as the. Driving directions to the campus from the regions major airports san francisco, sacramento, san jose and fresno are available online. Overall elevation profile of the yosemite highlights loop in yosemite national park. Topo hiking map covering babcock lake, emeric lake, boothe lake, fletcher lake, evelyn lake, ireland lake. Use of these maps is subject to the disclaimer below. The 2020 project site is a 219acre section of uc merced that includes 6 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to existing campus buildings. Yosemite lake is covered by the yosemite lake, ca us topo map quadrant. Backpackers can parking in the backpackers parking area immediately east of curry village dayuse parking area. Mcclure, 1st lieut, 5th cavalry march 1895 from yosemite.
See valley map below lake vogelsang sunrise may lake glen aulin humboldttoiyabe national forest. Yosemite flat creek white wolf merced lake summer only summer only summer only summer only lake eleanor summer only tunnel view mariposa grove road w o n a hikers must at least hike to the arr r o a. Lake merced 1 harding rd san francisco, ca parks mapquest. Merced lake high sierra camp sierra nevada geotourism. The camp remained open for two summers, but was closed in 1918 due to the desmond companys financial difficulties. Merced lake gaylor lakes lakes cathedral lakes budd lake dog lake tioga lake roosevelt lake lake lake ten lakes. Most facilities are accessed from lake road, but a secondary fishing access point is located at the end of old lake road.
Yosemite lake topo map in merced county, california. Admission to lake merced admission is free at lake merced, and there is also ample free parking. With the uc right nextdoor, you would think that the lake would have things to do but alas, nothing, until now. Tuolome, sunrise and merced lakes, and vogelslang loop closed. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is mer which is approximately 8 miles away and has an elevation of 153 feet 103 feet lower than yosemite lake. Katies pals working at merced lake high sierra camp were going to put her up for the evening, and she was jogging back down to the valley the next. Merced lake to half dome loop via john muir, pack and. The trailhead is full for happy isles to merced lake even with a sunrisemerced lake pass through. Highway 99, lake road and bellevue road provide regional access to the site. Uc merced opened in 2005 with a pioneering class of 875 students. Fish and game building merced county, ca official website. Map of the yosemite national park prepared for use of u. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The trail to merced lake continues along the river through a pine forest for the next few miles.
It was established in 1916, and is the most remote of the high camps. Water body pleasant lake swamp or marsh okefenokee swamp glacier bering glacier military fort belvoir national or state park, yosemite np inset area a outside subject area where state, county, andor mcd boundaries coincide, the map shows the boundary symbol for only the highestranking of these boundaries. Now we r looking to see if we can get a pass from glacier point trailhead with a sunrise merced lake pass through, spending first night at morraine dome. Overall map of the yosemite highlights loop in yosemite national park, starting at the mirror lake trailhead and ending at the trailhead parking lot. Located high in the yosemite wilderness and accessible only by foot or saddle, each of yosemite s high sierra camps feature a unique and spectacular setting. If youre doing a lot of hiking or any overnight trip, youll want to purchase a detailed trail map, such as the national geographic trails illustrated map or the fantastic tom harrison map neither of these maps is detailed enough for offtrail travel, so youll want the largescale. Yosemite highlights loop yosemite national park 40 mile. Lake yosemite merced 2020 all you need to know before. Tenaya lake tuolumne river vernal fall bridalveil fall lake eleanor big oak flat entrance half dome village merced grove park pass map by dolly holmes. Here youll find both summer and winter trail maps, as well as maps from every campground and the overall park brochure maps. Step 3 click on the three white vertical dots and then print map from that drop down menu. Lake yosemite in merced, california is only two minutes away from uc merced.
Lake yosemite university of california merced mckee rd m a i n 2 3 r d m st s grocery store mercy medical center mainzer theater playhouse merced coffee house downtown merced target. Merced lake is part of a 50mile loop of high sierra camps, spaced roughly 5. Yosemite flat creek white wolf merced lake summer only summer only summer only. The university is bounded by the lake on one side, and two canals fairfield canal and le grand canal run through the campus. The city of merced along with its surrounding cities are serviced by the merced sunstar and the merced county times. Lake yosemite is an artificial freshwater lake located approximately 5 mi 8. Located near merced lake, hikers tend to stay awhile and enjoy swimming, fishing and restful days along its shore. G st m s t r s t v s t 99 olive ave bear creek lake yosemite university of california merced. Construction i merced 2020 o parking permit dispenser o visitors center parking 9 atm bus stop january 2018 source. Yosemite historic maps the map is not the territory. Merced lake high sierra camp discover yosemite national park.
Also within a short distance from the city limits are the castle air museum, lake yosemite, and merced falls. Spring fever comes early on the merced river, located near historic yosemite national park, as it flows through poppycovered hillsides and burly pine forests. Interactive map of yosemite national park search lodging, activities, points of interest inside the park and in the surrounding area. An interactive map of the john muir trail complete with a guide to plan your thruhike. In addition, the river is fed by dozens of high sierra lakes, the largest of which include merced lake, tenaya lake, ostrander lake, the chain lakes, and may lake. Now we r looking to see if we can get a pass from glacier point trailhead with a sunrisemerced lake pass through, spending first night at morraine dome. We would like to backpack merced lake this summer but we cant seem to get a permit for the first week of july.
Merced lake loop trail closed california alltrails. Lake yosemite merced, california lake, park facebook. Driving directions for travelers coming to campus by way of highway 99 the nearby state route that. Bring a map and compass because the last bit to the lake is off trail. Merced lake to island pass backpacking map, yosemite. The yosemite valley railroad yvrr was a shortline railroad operating from 1907 to 1945 in the state of california, mostly following the merced river from merced to yosemite national park, carrying a mixture of passenger and freight traffic. Location of merced lake camp in yosemite national park, ca. Merced s main street contains several restaurants, a movie theater, and other assorted shops. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from may until september. Merced lake to half dome loop via john muir, pack and cloud. It is most well known for its swift and steep course through the southern part of yosemite national park, where it is the primary watercourse flowing through yosemite valley.
This trek can be completed in two nights and three days, but more time is always better in this spectacular backcountry. You can also see an overview of the main hiking trails, but be sure to pick up an actual trail map before you head out into the. The lakes water is distributed to local growers to support the regions strong agriculture industry. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Two unlined agricultural irrigation, canals operated by the merced irrigation district mid and fed by lake yosemite, weave through the site. Due to high demand, reservations are available on a lottery basis. Ample storage allows for easy transport of luggage and bicycles. It is named after the merced river, which flows nearby. Download a free copy of the official yosemite national park map before your yosemite vacation. Lake merced san francisco 2020 all you need to know. Here ive collected 73 free highresolution yosemite national park maps to view. Merced lake e lakes ung lakes cathedral lakes lake dog lake oga lake. Trail map from merced lake to vogelsang high sierra camp.
It is diverted into the main canal by the crockerhuffman dam, halfway between snelling and merced falls. Merced lake high sierra camp sierra nevada geotourism mapguide. Yarts, yosemite area regional transportation system offers and alternative to driving to the park. This was the first route into yosemite that brought travelers directly to the valley floor along the merced river canyon. Each year i visit san francisco i also visit lake merced it is a little way outside the tourist spots but well worth a visit whilst there make sure you visit the golf club for a round of golf or to dine in the dining room,lovely food always good serving staff and a nice view. One of yosemite national parks five historic high sierra camps, merced lake high camp was originally the site of a patrol outpost for the u. Insider tip for lake merced get here early to claim a picnic table on the weekends. Find lake yosemite venue concert and event schedules, venue information, directions, and seating charts. Cathedral range map of rafferty peak to mount lyell including vogelsang peak and mount florence. Lake yosemite merced tickets, schedule, seating chart. The park at lake yosemite is operated by the county of merced. Individuals or groups at a rental facility or by special permit must vacate the area by 11. Merced lake was the first of the high sierra camps at yosemite.
Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Merced lake to half dome loop via john muir, pack and cloud rest trails closed is a 34. Lake yosemite gold libraty lot 2 student activities and athletics center calavera lot lake yosemite. This merced lake high sierra camp map 60 kb lays out the camp lowest in. How to thruhike the john muir trail interactive map for. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from june until october. The lake s water is distributed to local growers to support the regions strong agriculture industry. The trailhead is full for happy isles to merced lake even with a sunrise merced lake pass through. Step 1 expand to full screen view click box in top right hand corner of map. Nov 26, 2019 download yosemite valley detail map pdf. Walk along the bike path toward lower yosemite fall.
Valley shuttle valley visitor center shuttle system. Merced lake loop trail closed moderate 5 yosemite national park. Incorporated on april 1, 1889, merced is a charter city that operates under a councilmanager government. Lake yosemite university university of california, merced. Alfred korzybski, 1931 maps are arranged by date from earliest to presentday. Soon the sounds of bunnell cascades can be heard and a footbridge crosses the river at the foot of bunnell point. Day 1 red, day 2 purple, day 3 yellow, and day 4 blue. If we are turn down again, we are thinking of trying to get to merced lake via toulomne meadows. Cathedral range crestline map of rafferty peak to mount lyell including vogelsang peak and mount florence. Little yosemite valley to merced lake backpackers and high sierra camp. Merced county 2222 m street merced, ca 95340 phone. Lake yosemite is a manmade reservoir owned by merced irrigation district.
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