| |
|
| | California is a great outdoors state. If you happen to be in California, why not go trekking, it is a tremendous idea. Every great outdoors trail in California is different from the others. Different parts of this great outdoors hiking trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors hiking trail. This trail has a total elevation difference of 3,804 feet, and that is higher than average. The hiking and backpacking trails of the Central Sierra Nevada are |
|
a really magnificent way to spend quality time in the wilderness. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this region. This trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Keep in mind that this is a long backpacking
| | and hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Hetch Hetchy Trail is not very near Madera at all, but it is a nice great outdoors hiking trail. Wilderness trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over California; one of them being Hetch Hetchy Trail in Mariposa County. All the water falling down from the sky makes Hetch Hetchy Trail a wet spot; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Summertime highs at Hetch Hetchy Trail usually tend to be in the 80's. Through | |
|
the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's with temperatures at Hetch Hetchy Trail dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Gotta get out of the city man, and if you happen to be in Mariposa County of California,
Hetch Hetchy Trail is a nice local great outdoors hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. At parts of the year this region sees very little rain, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This walk
should take you about 2 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This hiking and backpacking trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous hiking trail for experienced trekkers in great shape. Please follow
all local rules about fires and camping. Being 15.4 miles long; it's a long great outdoors hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Central Sierra Nevada. Stay the night at Lower River Campground,
and if you come at the right time of year, Tuolumne River offers some magnificent whitewater.
Hetch Hetchy Trail truly is in the middle of a picturesque outdoors paradise. Do pay a visit to Yosemite National Park while you're here at Hetch Hetchy Trail, and don’t forget to
stop by Eagle Peak Meadows since you're here at Hetch Hetchy Trail. Put some time aside to spend at Upper Yosemite Falls if you're here at Hetch Hetchy Trail; hey, Eagle Peak Creek is a great local stream. These mountains rock, just explore all the fun stuff to do in the Central
Sierra Nevada. Drift down the rapids of Yosemite Creek in a kayak, and Porcupine Flat Campground is a splendid campground here.
Do set aside some time for Leidig Meadow since you're here at Hetch Hetchy Trail It's always delightful to have a look at Yosemite Falls. A nice spot close to Hetch Hetchy Trail is Indian Canyon; if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Bluejay Creek.
|
|
Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 37.7408, Longitude -119.6019
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 37.827, Longitude -119.5963
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
|
Total elevation difference: 3804 feet
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
|
7 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...
|
| |
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
|
7 miles away
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...
|
|
User input for Hetch Hetchy Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California:
Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Hetch Hetchy Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Hetch Hetchy Trail, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
| |
| |
 |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Hetch Hetchy Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hetch Hetchy Trail:
 |
Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa
County
, 1 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference |
|
Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa
County
, 2 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference |
|
North Dome Trail, Mariposa
County
, 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference |
|
Four Mile Trail, Mariposa
County
, 4 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference |
|
El Capitan Trail, Mariposa
County
, 4 miles away, 14.7 hiking miles, 4758 feet elevation difference |
|
Buena Vista Trail, Madera
County
, 5 miles away, 22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference |
|
Panorama Trail, Mariposa
County
, 5 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference |
|
| | Whitewater Near Hetch Hetchy Trail:
 |
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) |
|
Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) |
|
Merced River, Mariposa County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) |
|
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County
County
, 9 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) |
|
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) |
|
| | Hotels Near Hetch Hetchy Trail:
 |
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
|
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
|
Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
|
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
|
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park
, 7 miles away |
|
|
| |
|
|
