August 1st - 7th, 2010

Join us as we walk in the footsteps of John Muir to raise awareness and resources for the campaign to restore the Hetch Hetchy Valley.

In 1913, John Muir led the fight to prevent the destruction of his beloved Hetch Hetchy Valley .  Situated inside Yosemite National Park , this remarkable glacial valley was described by Muir as “one of nature’s rarest and most precious mountain temples.” Initially protected by the establishment of Yosemite National Park, the city of San Francisco won congressional approval in 1913 to build a dam and bury this extraordinary wilderness valley under 300 feet of water.  John Muir died a year later.

But Muir’s spirit lives on.  From August 1-7, three groups of Muir’s Marchers will be guided on a 7 day, 45 mile trek across Yosemite, each following a separate route. They will converge atop the O’Shaughnessy Dam where they will be joined by activists from around the state to rally for the restoration of the Hetch Hetchy Valley. 

Prior to participating, each marcher must raise a minimum of $1913 for Restore Hetch Hetchy, the national campaign to bring the Hetch Hetchy Valley back to life. 

Join us as we finish what John Muir began so long ago.

Overall Event Goal:  

We have raised $0.00 of our goal of $40,000.00 to date. Thank you!