McGurk Meadow, Wet meadow in Yosemite National Park, California.
McGurk Meadow is a wet meadow in Yosemite National Park, near Bridalveil Fall, at 37°40′48″N 119°37′55″W. It lies in Mariposa County, California, in the Sierra Nevada, where the climate is Mediterranean and July averages 7 °C.
A cattleman named John McGurk settled in the area in the late 1800s and left behind traces of his time there. His old cabin still stands partially near the meadow today.
The meadow is a place where visitors can observe wildflowers like lupines and paintbrushes blooming during summer. It offers good opportunities to photograph nature and experience the local plant life.
The meadow lies at 37°40′48″N 119°37′55″W, near Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park, reached from a parking area along Glacier Point Road. The ground is a wet meadow, so expect damp footing in places; the terrain around it is flat enough for an unhurried walk.
Black bears and deer come to feed here especially during early morning and late afternoon hours. Hikers should be attentive during these times to observe these animals in their natural setting.
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