Description
In Yosemite National Park, heads on the west slope of Mount Lyell, flows southwest to the Lyell Fork Merced River, 24 km (15 mi) east-southeast of Yosemite Village. (US-T121)
History
Named for James M Hutchings, native of England who came to California in 1849 and wrote enthusiastically about this area. (US-T121)