Merced River canyon

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Merced River canyon is a steep, scenic gorge in Yosemite National Park carved by the Merced River, known for its dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and popular hiking routes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf canyon
geographical feature
landform
carvedBy Merced River
climate Mediterranean climate
contains Merced River
ecosystemType montane forest
riparian habitat
formedByProcess river erosion
geology granite
metamorphic rocks
hasAccessRoad California State Route 140
El Portal Road
hasCharacteristic dramatic cliffs
gorge
granite walls
scenic
steep
waterfalls
hasRecreationRestriction subject to seasonal closures and regulations in Yosemite National Park
hasSeasonalFeature spring snowmelt high flows
hasTrail Merced River trail (lower canyon area)
linked to: Merced River canyon
hasViewOf Yosemite Valley cliffs
linked to: Yosemite Valley
knownFor sheer rock faces
spring wildflower displays
whitewater sections of Merced River
locatedIn California
Mariposa County, California
linked to: Mariposa County

United States
Yosemite National Park
managedBy U.S. National Park Service
near El Portal, California
partOf Merced River corridor
linked to: Merced River canyon

Merced Wild and Scenic River area
linked to: Merced River canyon

Sierra Nevada
popularFor hiking
photography
rock climbing
sightseeing
tourismActivity day hiking
river recreation
scenic driving
traversedBy Merced River
withinProtectedArea Yosemite National Park

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Nevada Fall Footbridge over Merced River canyon
El Portal partOf Merced River canyon
Happy Isles hasViewOf Merced River canyon
Big Oak Flat Road hasView Merced River Canyon
linked to: Merced River canyon
Nevada Fall amphitheater hasView Merced River canyon
Nevada Fall amphitheater within Merced River canyon
Happy Isles trailhead givesAccessTo Merced River Canyon
linked to: Merced River canyon
Mist Trail route follows Merced River canyon
Mist Trail route offersViewOf Merced River canyon
Mount Broderick within Merced River canyon
California State Route 140 hasScenicSection Merced River Canyon
linked to: Merced River canyon
Dewey Point hasViewOf Merced River canyon
Merced River canyon partOf Merced River corridor
linked to: Merced River canyon
Merced River canyon partOf Merced Wild and Scenic River area
linked to: Merced River canyon
Merced River canyon hasTrail Merced River trail (lower canyon area)
linked to: Merced River canyon