El Capitan Picnic Area Access
El Capitan Picnic Area Access
El Capitan Picnic Area provides scenic access along the Merced River with picnic tables, grills, and a vault toilet available for day-use visitors.
Located along Northside Drive near Valley Shuttle bus stop E3, the area is open dawn to dusk year-round and features wheelchair-accessible facilities and food storage lockers.
This shaded riverside spot offers a convenient access point for recreationalists to enjoy the Merced River while viewing the iconic El Capitan granite cliff.
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