DatesJun 8th - Jun 14th 2008 Service ProjectRemoving invasive weeds, campsite restoration Free DaysDayhiking, swimming, photography AccommodationsBackpack camping Trip RatingStrenuous : 5 mile backpack with 1220-ft elevation gain LeadersAshely Northcutt Equipment |
Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best know for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.Our trip will take place in the Hetch Hetchy section of the park. Around the turn of the 20th century, Hetch Hetchy Valley became the center of a bitter political struggle when the City of San Francisco wanted to dam the Tuolumne River inside Yosemite National Park as a source of drinking water and hydroelectric power. In 1913, conservationists led by John Muir lost the battle when Congress passed the Raker Act, authorizing the construction of O'Shaughnessy Dam. Even with the dam and reservoir, this is a beautiful part of the Sierras. Large sheets of granite, expansive views and high peaks abound. Come visit backcountry Yosemite and help us Give Something Back to this premier park. We'll backpack approximately 5 miles to Rancheria Falls and set up a basecamp
nearby. Our work project will be invasive weed removal and campsite restoration.
This trip requires participants to hike several miles each day to the work
sites. The Park Service will supply pack support to carry the tools, food and
commissary gear to camp.
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