Yosemite Valley Railroad Tunnels
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High to the left of Hwy 59 are the remains of a trestle of the Yosemite Valley Railroad that led to Tunnel 1
RIght of way looking west to Tunnel 1. This is the east portal of the tunnel
Steve and Jim examine the date of the trestle's construction
West portal of Tunnel 3 now visible since Lake McClure's level has dropped dramatically
East portal of Tunnel 3
Barrett Trestle remains
Glenn Hazen pokes around underneath the trestle remains for additional tangible evidence as a souvenir
Eastern portal of Tunnel 1
Steve locates the engraved date of the trestle
West portal of Tunnel 3 now visible since Lake McClure's level has dropped dramatically
West portal of Tunnel 4 - the only curved tunnel in the Yosemite Valley Railroad's four-tunnel system
Glenn takes the access steps up to the recreation area. Tunnel 3 can be seen in the background
Another view of the remnants of the trestle
Western portal of Tunnel 1
Jim pauses to take a photo of Tunnel 3
Daylight emanating from the eastern portal
The remains of Barrett Trestle. Barrett depot was down on the right of way below
Glenn again looking for either photo angles or more souvenirs
Western portal of Tunnel 1
Looking westward from the right of way
After slogging our way east through a damp and muddy Tunnel 3 we finally arrive at the other end.
East end of Tunnel 4
The remains of Barrett Trestle. Barrett depot was down on the right of way below
Glenn found this for Jim - tie bolt and endcaps for the trestle's wooden uprights
Looking east towards Tunnel 1
April 19, 1934 was the trestle's date of construction
East portal of Tunnel 3
East end of Tunnel 4
The remains of Barrett Trestle. Barrett depot was down on the right of way below