Rafting

In late spring, when the Merced River in Yosemite Valley is at its fullest and the weather starts getting warm, raft-cruising downstream offers some of the best views in the valley. If you start around the Hald Dome Village area and end near El Capitan, you'll get about a 2-hour ride. Rafts can be rented at the Half Dome Village Recreation Center. See the Rafting page for more details. To get to Half Dome Village, see map. 

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