Lyell Creek winds through the meadows 🌿 beneath pine‑covered mountains ⛰️, passing under a small bridge where it flows entirely over exposed bedrock 🪨. On the other side of the bridge, the water gathers into a deeper pool that forms a gentle whirlpool 💧, while upstream the creek cascades across the granite and weaves around scattered boulders. #YosemiteHighCountry #TuolumneMeadows #LyellCreek #JMT #SierraNevada #CaliforniaHiking