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Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
Park at Chilnualna Falls trailhead.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
Follow the path to Swinging Bridge.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
The meadow trail is dusty but fragrant.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
Continue past the Swinging Bridge.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
Bear clover.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
One of the many views of South Fork Merced River.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
High levels of water at the falls.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
The swimming hole is about 15 feet deep when accessible. The old fallen log is on the right.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
A random spot to cool off.
Karen Marley
Photo Date:
07/26/2019
The path winds through sunshine, granite boulders, bear clover ground cover, and pine trees.