Hetch Hetchy/Vernon Loop

[AlmostThere]

I've reserved permits from them and had them put it in the night drop so we could get to the ranger station at 5 am, get the permit, and go to the trailhead.

You're going to do the same thing as in Yosemite. Hike until you run into solid snow. Lake Eleanor is a gorgeous place to camp and fish, going up to some of the higher lakes may mean postholing and wallowing around in deep drifts depending. You're not getting to Jack Main regardless of how you go. Maybe Kibbie....

[suziet_]

Well, you can't reserve more than 24 hours in advance. I'll set up a reminder on my phone to call that week.

[brianA]

Just called the Hetch Hetchy entrance, and one bridge at Wapama is indeed damaged. The repairs were supposed to be completed by March 31st, but as of yet they're not done. The other entrance to the backcountry from Hetch Hetchy (Laurel Lake) is also closed due to a rockslide. Repairs on that will start when the bridge repairs are done. I was hoping to get up to Rancheria next week, but it's doubtful.

[maverick]

The other entrance to the backcountry from Hetch Hetchy (Laurel Lake) is also closed due to a rockslide.

Road status for Hetch Hetchy is open. from 8 am - 7 pm: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

[JohnCurranLadd]

I hope you will report on your experience. I'm hoping to do the same loop -- or more likely part of it -- the weekend following memorial Day.