Hetch Hetchy Trip 2012

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Bear Scat

I counted 13 piles of bear scat on the trail during our trip. The scat showed more evidence of good bears - it contained only grass and berries, no candy bar wrappers or other signs of human food. The requirement for backpackers to use bear canisters has made a significant difference in the behavior and health of the bear population.

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