Backpacking Guides and Trips

We discovered the beautiful campsites along the Wild and Scenic Merced River several years ago, but this was our first time exploring the area with backpacks. We started from Bagby, where the Merced River opens into Lake McClure. After paying the day use parking fee for two days, a helpful ranger directed us to the Vista Point parking area on the north side of the river. After climbing down to the river...