One of the iconic views of Yosemite Valley is at this one particular stop on the Merced River as you are heading west out of the Valley. At this point, the river is often fairly still in the late summer and fall seasons and it reflects the El Capitain and the Bridalveil Falls. When I visit the valley, I always carefully stay in the left of the two lanes heading west so I stop and turn off at this smaller parking area to capture a moment. This is one of the last views you get from the valley before heading out.
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