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Dry Creek Trail west of Cherry Island
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
DIFFICULTY: Easy.
ELEVATIONS GAIN: Nill.
HIKE DISTANCE: 6.0 miles out and back.
GENERAL LOCATION: Hike is located near
Cherry Island Soccer Complex, Elverta
DESCRIPTION: Trail begins at the Cherry Island Soccer
complex and progresses west along Dry Creek Parkway and continues into Hansen
Ranch Park. Return by same paths. Grass lands with oak along the way. Some paved and some dirt paths. Should be a
good winter hike where damp weather will not affect the route.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: One way distance is about 20
miles. This is a $3 driver donation. Detailed driving directions listed
below.
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE: Restrooms available at trail head.
PREPARATIONS
FOR HIKE:
- Bring a copy of your ID
(driver's license), Health Card, and an emergency contact name and phone
number with you when you hike.
- If you have any health issues, please
consider your condition before hiking.
- 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
drive home.
- Bring hiking boots, trekking poles if
desired, sunscreen, insect repellant, water, snack or lunch.
RISKS: Nill. Bring layered clothing.
SNACK
BREAK: near the midpoint of the hike,
we will stop for a snack break.
WEATHER: Temperature should be in the 50’s - 60’s
during the hike.
HIKE LEADER / SWEEP: Leader: Phil
Huntingdale / Sweep: Stephanie Huntingdale.
RETURN TIME: approximately 12:30 pm at
OC Lodge.
QUESTIONS: Call Phil or Stephanie
Huntingdale 408-1747, 510-599-1200 (cellphone), or
email smccoubrey@sbcglobal.net.
Rain cancels the hike. Check website the morning of the hike for any
updates.
Meeting Time: 8:45 AM. We Leave at 9:00 AM.
Driving Directions
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