AUBURN CANAL HIKE -- #2

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIFFICULTY:  Easy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ELEVATION:  starting at 1300 feet  -- and level the entire way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIKE DISTANCE:  Approximately 5 miles -- in and out, not a loop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL LOCATION:   At the edge of the city of Auburn, near the American River

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION:  This is a very pleasant level hike along the Auburn Canal (more accurately called the Shirland Canal).   The canal is a vital waterway for residents in the area ----- originating in the mountains and ending in the foothills.  There may or may not be any water in the canal due to the water supply being severed from a break in the Bear River Canal near Colfax.  Nevertheless it is a favorite place for hiking and jogging for Auburn residents --- and if you attend this hike,  you will find it a favorite place also (although we will hike and not jog!!).   Part of the trail is shaded which is nice if the weather is warm. The trail is packed dirt.  This will be a morning hike and you will be home at LH for lunch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  30 minutes driving time and  15 miles one way.  Suggested donation to drivers is $3.  

 

 

Return time to Lincoln will be approximately 12 noon.  Driving directions -- see below and print before the hike, if driving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Sue Geisler/TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL NOTES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

      FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  We will use the bathroom facilities at Railhead Park before starting the hike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

      PREPARATION FOR HIKE:    1)  IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
        2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), health card, and an 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 hiking boots after the hike.  DO NOT get your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the way home.
        4) Bring snack and water.  If you uncomfortable with narrow trails,  it is recommended to bring trekking poles.  Along the route, there are a few places where it is quite narrow and poles would aid in good balance.

      RISKS:  Narrow sections of trail along canal require caution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS:  Call Sue Geisler at 408-1010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAIN CANCELS HIKE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEETING TIME:  7:45 AM; LEAVING TIME: 8:00AM

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:  Take Sierra College Blvd. and turn left onto English Colony Way.  At Taylor Road, turn left and drive that road to Newcastle --- turning right (just before the tunnel) onto Old State Highway, winding through the town of Newcastle and then crossing over the Hwy. 80 overpass.  At the stop light at Newcastle Road, turn left onto Indian Hill Road.    Then turn left onto Auburn-Folsom Road and move to the right lane and continue until you reach Pacific Avenue.   Turn right onto Pacific and drive until you see Railhead Park on your left.