Cathedral Beach along Merced River

@connorrrmorris

California

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Yosemite National Park

Take in the stunning reflection of the towering granite cliffs on Merced River as you stand right in the middle of it. See and hear wildlife, smell the valley's clean, crisp air, and enjoy being in nature.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

$30 per vehicle, 7-day pass; free with National Parks Pass

Pack

Wide-angle lens (20mm)
Model
Polarizer
Warm clothes
Gloves
Snack to eat at picnic tables

How to get there

N37° 43' 22.5588"W119° 37' 21.9396"

Cathedral Beach is located in Yosemite Valley. Type “Cathedral Beach Picnic Area” into your Maps app and drive and park there. You can walk up and down the Merced River to find plenty of different compositions. From the Cathedral Picnic area I walked right along the Merced River to the GPS coordinate.

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