Swinging Bridge view of Yosemite Falls & Merced River

@connorrrmorris

California

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Yosemite National Park

While most of the tourists are sleeping, visit one of the quietest, early-morning spots in Yosemite Valley. You can hear the birds chirping, with Yosemite Falls roaring in the distance. It's the perfect place to watch the morning light fill in the water's reflection off of the valley floor.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

$30 per vehicle, 7-day pass; free with National Parks Pass

Pack

Wide-angle lens (16mm)
Pebble
Tripod
Jacket (depending on the time of the year)
Bug spray

How to get there

N37° 44' 13.6968"W119° 35' 59.9676"

This image was taken just next to Swinging Bridge along Merced River, with a view of Yosemite Falls within Yosemite National Park. To get there, I recommend taking a car and parking in the lot off of Southside Drive. After you park, follow the GPS coordinates to find the exact spot where I took the photo.