Vernal Pool Photos

The Emerald Pool forms in the Merced River just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09205  

Vernal pool, full of water following spring rains, Santa Rosa Plateau.
Location: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Murrieta, California
Image ID: 24379  

Vernal pool, full of water following spring rains, Santa Rosa Plateau.
Location: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Murrieta, California
Image ID: 24373  

Vernal pool, full of water following spring rains, Santa Rosa Plateau.
Location: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Murrieta, California
Image ID: 24374  

Vernal pool, full of water following spring rains, Santa Rosa Plateau.
Location: Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, Murrieta, California
Image ID: 24375  

The Emerald Pool forms in the Merced River just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths.
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09199  

The Merced River tumbles over the Silver Apron into Emerald Pool, just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09202  

The Emerald Pool forms in the Merced River just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.
Location: Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park, California
Image ID: 09204