Yosemite Sands

Cathedral Beach Yosemite

09.30.2015

Greater California

Dip your toes in the refreshing waters of the Merced River at one of the best picnic spots in Yosemite Valley, Cathedral Beach. This day-use area on the western end of the valley doesn't make it on the typical tourist track, and is especially quiet during autumn's shoulder season. Its wide, sandy beach and unobstructed views of El Capitan make it a welcome afternoon respite. Bring binoculars if you have them, and peer up at the ant-sized rock climbers ascending the sheer face of the largest granite monolith in the world.

No dogs.

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