Residents and visitors to Central and Northern California’s foothill regions are treated each spring to the incomparable lavender-pink show of the western redbud bloom.
The Merced River Canyon below the entrance to Yosemite National Park is currently in full bloom. The BLM maintains a hiking/biking trail on the bed of the old Yosemite Valley Railroad in Briceburg for hikers. The grade is fairly level and hugs the north bank of the Merced Wild and Scenic River. A number of beautiful campsites are also available along the river. Boaters who are willing to brave the icy snow melt water from the Sierra can enjoy a world class whitewater run through the canyon.
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