Lower Merced Pass Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County, California

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     The Central Sierra Nevada scenery is always beautiful. Get drenched paddling on Tenaya Creek, and dry warm beds await you at dnc -- Wawona Hotel. For the duration of the months of summer at Lower Merced Pass Lake highs are ordinarily in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Lower Merced Pass Lake.
The amount of rainfall that falls
 
   at Lower Merced Pass Lake is close to the national average; January is the month that gets the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. Don't try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a good time here at Lower Merced Pass Lake. Going for a hike on the Mono Meadow Trail is always a delightful adventure, and paddling on Merced River - South Fork is so much fun. There are nice locations to look at along the Half Dome Trail, and since you're here, you could explore Ottoway  
               Creek.
This location, the Central Sierra Nevada, has so much outdoors exciting stuff. If you would like a little side journey, try Merced Pass, and Lower Merced Pass Lake is a brilliant place to visit for more than one day, Upper Chiquito Campground is a brilliant place to camp nearby. So many amusing things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada, not enough time. While you're here at Lower Merced Pass Lake, you could also stop at striking Grayling Lake, and you can stay the night at Beasore Meadows Campground. Looking for a tremendous journey? Yosemite National Park is reasonably close to Lower Merced Pass Lake, and close by you come across the Clouds Rest Trail which is a brilliant hiking trail.
Now, you may feel that's heaps but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here at Lower Merced Pass Lake. This lake is so wonderful. The vista of Moraine Mountain from Lower Merced Pass Lake is scenic, and after a long day outdoors The Ahwahnee is a delightful site to spend a night or two. This lake is so wonderful. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Badger Pass is close to Lower Merced Pass Lake, and you'll come across a gorgeous lake called Upper Merced Pass Lake.

 
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
11 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...

dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
12 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...

Current weather conditions at Lower Merced Pass Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County, California
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Local climate location: HETCH HETCHY 3 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.62639
Longitude: -119.4492

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These outdoors activities are available near Lower Merced Pass Lake.
 Hotels Near Lower Merced Pass Lake:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 11 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 12 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 12 miles away
dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park, 12 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lower Merced Pass Lake:
Upper Chiquito Campground, Madera County, 7 miles away
Beasore Meadows Campground, Madera County, 10 miles away
Upper Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 10 miles away
North Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 10 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Lower Merced Pass Lake:
Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County, 8 miles away
       18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference
Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County, 8 miles away
       5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference
Half Dome Trail, Mariposa County, 8 miles away
       11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Lower Merced Pass Lake:
Badger Pass, California, 15 miles away
      800 vertical feet
June Mountain, California, 27 miles away
      2590 vertical feet
Sierra Summit, California, 30 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Lower Merced Pass Lake:
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper)
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls)
 National Parks Near Lower Merced Pass Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 15 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Lower Merced Pass Lake:
Upper Merced Pass Lake, Madera CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Grayling Lake, Madera CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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