4/4/21 - Highway 140 Wildflowers and Yosemite Staircase Falls Trip

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<p class="ql-block">1. Briceburg Stop from Oakhurst after Nelder Grove attempt - No much wildflowers from parking lot. But, expect nice wildflowers after 3 to 5.5 miles. This will be about 10 to 11 miles hiking along Merced River;</p><p class="ql-block">2. Sierra National Forest sign to watching wildflowers on mountains and another stop for closer view on the mountains on the right</p><p class="ql-block">3. About 5 miles from Briceburg with dense poppies</p><p class="ql-block">4. Skipped Foresta Falls Road and continued to Yosemite Valley for the plan of short hiking or watching river reflection. Finally, decided to attempt Staircase Falls near Curry Valley and find big surprises. </p><p class="ql-block">5. Stopped The Cascades by taking Highway 140 back with the consideration of 120 to see if any nice wildflowers display on the burnt mountains. </p><p class="ql-block">6. Got out of Highway 152 about 10 miles to Los Banos for sunset lighting watching</p> <p class="ql-block">ABOUT 5 MILES FROM BRICEBURG </p>