Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

Why go

A long reservoir fills the glacial valley between granite walls in Yosemite's northwest corner. Use Hetch Hetchy Reservoir to connect Hetch Hetchy Reservoir's defining feature with Hetch Hetchy shoreline. A pause at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir works best when you compare Hetch Hetchy Reservoir's immediate foreground with the neighboring terrain before continuing.

What to look for

• A long reservoir fills the glacial valley between granite walls in Yosemite's northwest corner.
• Notice how granite, water, vegetation, and elevation frame the view at this specific site.

Useful to know

• Check Hetch Hetchy road hours, trail closures, and heat before the drive.
• Carry water and do not enter the reservoir; the shoreline trail has exposed sections.

Your next visit

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