Photo by J. X. Lc Conic 



"The upper forested part of Hetcfi'Hetchy Valley is charmingly diversified with groves of Ihe large and picturesque California 

 live oak, and the noble yellow pine, which here attains a height of more than two hundrr d feet, growing well apart in 

 small groves or singly, allowing each tree to be seen in all its beauty and grandeur. Bcncaih htm sf reacts a sumptuous 

 fern carpet," -John MUIR. 



