Twelve Bridges Trail
March 28, 2017
DIFFICULTY: Easy
ELEVATION GAIN: 40 feet maximum rise twice along the trail
HIKE DISTANCE: About 4.8 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: South across Twelve Bridges Road just outside of Lincoln Hills
DESCRIPTION: We
are using a different trailhead this year from Wilson Park. This trail
showcases the Orchard Creek Open Space Preserve established by Lincoln
when the adjacent homes were approved. The trail meanders between
development and the adjacent preserve. (It is similar to our SCLH
trail system) The hike begins at Lincoln’s Wilson Park. It
crosses grasslands adjacent to small ponds and wetlands (watch for the
water birds). It straddles a small rise near oak woodlands. The trail
then flows adjacent to homes and wild areas. A portion follows a
sidewalk along Eastridge Road and the climbs about 40 feet and then
nears Coyote Pond. We will stroll around the pond and we
will have our snack in Coyote Pond Park next to the water. From
the pond we will return on the way we came. Like Lincoln Hills
the open areas frame the development and at times are surprisingly
wild. This is 10 foot wide paved City trail for most of its
length. GREAT TRAIL FOR BEGINNERS AND WALKERS.
SNACK: Bring a snack. You will be home for lunch
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Jim Cutler/Gail Cutler
SPECIAL NOTES: Use toilets at home; or at the Wilson Park trailhead.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE HIKE:
1) Consider health issues prior to hiking.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and emergency contact name and
phone number with you on the hike.
3)
Always bring 2 pairs of shoes along with a plastic bag to store your
muddy/dusty shoes after the hike. DO NOT get your driver’s car dirty by
wearing your dirty shoes on the drive home.
4) Bring a snack, sunscreen, hat and water.
RISKS: None
QUESTIONS: Call the Cutlers at 253-7437; our cell is 599-7225.
MEETING LOCATION:
Many may wish to go directly to Wilson Park parking lot, otherwise meet
a regular parking site at Orchard Creek near row 14. Those meeting
there will then drive the 2.6 miles to Wilson Park following either
Gail or I.
DIRECTIONS:
From the Orchard Creek parking lot turn left onto Del Webb. Turn left
onto Joiner Parkway. Cross Twelve Bridges Road and turn onto the first
drive to the left into Wilson Park.
MEETING TIME 8:30 AM, Cars at Orchard Creek parking area will leave for Wilson Park at 8:40. The hike will start at 8:45 AM
RAIN CANCELS HIKE
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