Merced Grove

Giant Sequoia in Merced Grove

Merced Grove is a giant sequoia grove located near Crane Flat just inside the western boundary of Yosemite National Park north of El Portal and the Merced River, at 37°44′58″N 119°50′14″W / 37.74944°N 119.83722°W / 37.74944; -119.83722Coordinates: 37°44′58″N 119°50′14″W / 37.74944°N 119.83722°W / 37.74944; -119.83722 [elevation 5,469 feet (1,667 m)].[1] It is in the small valley of Moss Creek, accessible by short hike. It has 40 sequoias over 5 feet in diameter including around 15 over 10 feet in diameter.

References

  1. ↑ "Merced Grove". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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