Information AboutMerced River |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT MERCED RIVER | |
| rivers of california | |
| tributaries of the san joaquin river | |
| sierra nevada | |
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The Merced River is protected under the National Wild and Scenic Act. It is free flowing until Lake McClure and tends to flood in the winter and spring, and then reduce to a mere trickle in the late summer and fall. Highway 140 runs along part of the Merced River and is the main road into Yosemite National Park. Numerous recreational opportunities are available along the Merced River including fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, swimming, and picnic areas. |
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