Rim of the World Vista
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kdczy
N 37° 49.324 W 120° 02.342
10S E 760620 N 4190204
Beautiful vista with large parking area outside of Yosemite on Hwy 120.
Waymark Code: WMBQE0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2011
Views: 9
You get a panoramic view of Jawbone Ridge and the Tuolumne River Canyon from here. Anytime of year, this vista is a great treat. In the winter, the snow covers the trees and sparkles throughout the valley and mountains. In the summer, the green valley, flora and fauna, are all buzzing with excitement. It is always peaceful and sunsets are NOT to be missed.
There are two firefighter memorials here. One is for Eva Schicke: Eva was a crew member of Helitac 404, based out of Columbia, California. On 9/12/2004 the Heltec crew was overrun by flames on the Toulome Fire. The fire was located over the ridge from where you stand, in the Toulomne river canyon. The other is for David Erickson: A US Forest Service crew leader from Siskiyou County, Calif., who lost his life while fighting the Stanislaus Complex Fire which destroyed 147,000 acres.
The restroom here is usually very clean, but there is no lighting inside. Also, there is one handicap parking spot close to the restroom.
The parking lot is easy to get off Hwy 120 to park and equally easy to get back on.
Sit for a spell, enjoy the fresh air, enjoy the beautiful view and recoup for your ride to your next adventure.
Describe - Highway or Road number: Hwy 120
Closest town or city: Groveland
Number of parking spots available: 12
Winter View: yes
Summer View: yes
Year around access ?: yes
Comfort station on site: yes
Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes
Name if a website describes this location.: Not listed
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