By Dave Boyer

Another exceptional 4X4 road out of Briceburg and the Merced River Canyon is a backcountry trail that can take you into Yosemite. Called Bull Creek Road or Burma Grade as explained in the Backcountry Adventures book, this trail leads to several other routes above Briceburg including the Old Coulterville Road that connects to the Foresta community located within Yosemite National park.

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Merced River Canyon BLM Recreation Area:

By Dave Boyer

Located below Yosemite National Park along highway 140 and the north bank of the Merced River is a set of campgrounds within the Merced River Canyon. Operated by The Bureau Of Land Management (BLM), this spot is only 50 minutes from my home and happens to be my first choice for weekend winter camping.

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