Beautiful wildflowers in Yosemite. Photo by Michelle H.
It’s March and you know what that means, wildflowers! It looks like it’s going to be another spectacular show this year in the Merced Canyon as recent rains have really greened up the hills and given the flowers plenty of water. If you’ve never been to Yosemite in the spring to see the wildflowers take a look at this great video from Yosemite Nature Notes.
Don’t forget if you’re planning on seeing the wildflowers they start at the lower elevations and make their way up as temperatures rise. Right now it’s best along the Merced River between Briceburg and El Portal. Those of you coming into the park via 120 or 41 can either detour down 49 to Mariposa and then into the park on 140 or leave the park on 140 to Mariposa if you want to see the flowers. Your park entrance fee is good for 7 days so if you decide to leave and reenter you shouldn’t be charged again.
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Thank you for the post! I’m curious if you are aware of the potential wildflower bloom along Highway 120 in the area of last year’s fire? I recall the wildflowers were in amazing abundance the spring after the fire along 140, is 120 following suit, or best to stick to the canyon?
Thanks!