Merced
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Kestrel and Meadowlark Trail
Merced, California
1.79 mi
/ 92 ft gain
Kestrel and Meadowlark Trail is a loop trail where you may see wildlife located near Merced, California.
Photograph the Merced National Wildlife Refuge
Merced, California
5.0
Merced National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to go and take photos of birds as the refuge plays host to the largest wintering populations of Lesser Sandhill Cranes and Snow/ Ross geese along the Pacific Flyway. Each autumn more than 20,000 cranes and 60,000 arctic-nesting geese terminate their annual migrations from Alaska and Canada to make the Refuge home for six months. No matte...
Tuolumne River Parkway
Waterford, California
3.56 mi
/ 95 ft gain
Tuolumne River Parkway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Waterford, California.
Stockton Creek Preserve Loop
Mariposa, California
3.28 mi
/ 499 ft gain
Stockton Creek Preserve Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Mariposa, California.
Merced River Trail
Midpines, California
5.47 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Merced River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Coulterville, California.
Briceburg/ Bull Creek Road Trail
Mariposa, California
9.56 mi
/ 364 ft gain
Briceburg/ Bull Creek Road Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Midpines, California.
Bull Creek OHV Trail
Mariposa, California
13.64 mi
/ 2470 ft gain
Bull Creek OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Midpines, California.
Soaproot Ridge, Six Bit, Old Stage Loop
Jamestown, California
8.2 mi
/ 1177 ft gain
Soaproot Ridge, Six Bit, Old Stage Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Jamestown, California
Old Stage and Soaproot Ridge Loop (Short Option)
Jamestown, California
2.6 mi
/ 396 ft gain
Old Stage and Soaproot Ridge Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Jamestown, California
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Raymond, California
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Overview
Codorniz Campground on Eastman Lake is a perfect launchpad for activities like canoeing, birding and hiking. Tucked in the Sierr...
Briceburg Road
Mc Cabe Flat Campground
The first of three BLM campgrounds within the Merced River Recreation Management Area is McCabe Flat. The campground is located 2.3 mile...
Briceburg Road
Willow Placer Campground
The second BLM campground within the Merced River Recreation Management Area is Willow Placer. The campsites are located 3.6 miles downst...
Briceburg Road
Railroad Flat Campground
At the end of Briceburg River Road and 4.5 miles from the suspension bridge within the BLM, Merced River Recreation Area is the Railroad ...
Raymond, California
Hidden View
Overview
Hidden View Campground is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of central California, 50 miles north of Fresno. The lake are...
Unnamed Road
Chowchilla Recreation Area Day Use
Overview
Chowchilla Recreation Day Use Area is located at the beautiful Eastman Lake, surrounded by rugged oak-covered hills. Visitors ta...
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