I wanted to try and find a new place to photograph the Merced NWR for sunset. Since the rangers filled the Bittern Marsh Loop with water this season, I figured I’d give it a try. I’ve hiked this loop in the past, so I knew there was a nice little bridge there. Once I got there, I couldn’t find a good spot to photograph the water, clouds and the approaching sunset. I had to move quickly to find another spot before the colors disappeared. Ever see how fast a ‘crippled’ guy can run? I found a suitable location and captured one of the most awesome sunset series from Merced NWR so far!
Bittern Marsh Trail
Bittern Marsh Loop at Sunset
Panoramic View of Bittern Marsh Trail at Sunset
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It is nice to have another trail to explore at the Refuge. Beautiful colors and compositions. Congrats!
Thanks Julio. It’s a nice short “hike”, about a .6 mile loop if I remember. I posted this in my backpacking website a few years ago, but here’s the trail without water: Merced NWR