CRONIN RANCH - LOOP HIKE
EAST RIDGE - LONG VALLEY TRAIL

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

DIFFICULTY: Moderate - easy to follow ranch roads that descend somewhat steeply to the river.

HIKE DISTANCE : 4.4 miles

GENERAL LOCATION : Off Hwy 49 past the town of Pilot Hill.

DESCRIPTION : Winding ranch roads ramble through oak and riparian grasslands to the South Fork of the American River. We’ll pass by old farm buildings and have lunch/snack along the river.

TRAVEL TIME / DISTANCE : 50 minutes, 25 miles.  A donation of $4 is suggested for riders. Return time early afternoon..

HIKE LEADER : Gary Adams    SWEEP: Vern Luke

SPECIAL NOTES :

  FACILITIES:

  PREPARATION FOR HIKE:

  1. Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and an emergency contact phone number with you when you hike.
  2. If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
  3. Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty boots after the hike.
  4. Bring lunch/snack, water, and hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended, but not required.
RISKS: There is poison oak, but off of the trails. If there has been recent rain there could be some mud.

QUESTIONS: Call Gary Adams at 916-409-5802.

MEETING TIME: 8:00 a.m.  LEAVE TIME 8:15 a.m

 

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS