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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Structurer – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 304

Jeff

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Structure

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Dam Structure

Surrounded as it was by the beautiful mountains and aura of the national park, even the mundane structure of the Hetch Hetch Dam appeared attractive. As you can note, there was an abundant water release taking place this day to compensate for the full-flowing waterfalls and recent rains.

 
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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Bridge – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 303

Jeff

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Bridge

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir Bridge

Getting to Hetch Hetchy is a bit of a trip if you are staying in Yosemite Valley, but I do highly recommend it. The area is unlike the other places we hiked and visited in and around the national park. Even before getting on to the main trail, we knew it was different because we had to walk through the mountain tunnel to come out on the other side where the major trails start.

The photograph above shows the tunnel at the end. It can be dark and we were glad to have our head lamps so we could avoid the puddles and potential wet feet. It was also fascinating to view the water release from the bridge and to see all the spillways funneling the water in various directions.

 
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Lakes of Yosemite 4/4 (Hetch Hetchy) – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 302

Jeff

The Lake at Hetch Hetchy

The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir – Stunning!

Of all the lakes we visited, I give the award for the most picturesque to the Hetch Hetch Reservoir which created a lake that exudes personality. Surrounded by mountains which appear to be out of a fantasy movie or from the Far East, it is transporting. Add the waterfalls, wildflowers, etc. and it is a most rewarding place to visit.

The dramatic weather added to the photogenic ambiance.

 
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Hetch Hetchy The Path Opens – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 278

Jeff

Hetch Hetchy reservoir landscape view

Hetch Hetchy reservoir landscape view

The panoramic view we came across on our way to the Wapama Falls was stunning in it’s beauty and subdued tones. Every few steps called on me to stop and gaze about as the vista opened wider and wider. My hiking spirit didn’t have enough sponge to soak it all in, but I did the best I could.

As I stated in the previous posts it was other worldly and reminiscent of scenes I had seen of exotic lands.

 
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