Near Hetch Hetchy Trail
Looking north from Ridgeline Trail on a sunny fall afternoon
Near Hetch Hetchy Trail
Reed on the east shore of Lake Del Valle
Near Hetch Hetchy Trail
A lonely bench on the east shore of Lake Del Valle

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Hetch Hetchy Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A steep ascent to Ridgeline Trail.
0.7
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.68mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
274ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,002ft
High Point
718ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From Hetch Hetchy Group Camp, this trail steadily ascends to the ridge line offering good views of Lake Del Valle. Keep left at 0.4 miles and continue uphill to reach the Ridgeline Trail at 0.7 miles.

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Contributors
Tilman Giese