Hi All,
I'm kicking around an idea for a Hetch Hetchy area loop, in September. The basic idea is Hetch Hetchy to Dorothy Lake, via Moraine Ridge and Jack Main Canyon. Then we'd leave the park and follow trails to Tower Lake, go off-trail south past Mary Lake and on to Tilden Lake, continue south past Rancheria Falls, and back to the car.
I'm curious about a few things:
The last time I was at Hetch Hetchy was before the Rim Fire. Has the area around Laurel Lake, etc rebounded or is it a depressing moonscape?
Are any of you familiar with the off-trail portion between Tower Lake and Tilden Lake? I am particularly curious about the pass between Tower Lake and Mary Lake. I'm also open to other ideas, including alternate routes between Dorothy Lake and Mary or Tilden Lakes.
Thank you.