HIRSCHMAN TRAIL HIKE
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
DIFFICULTY: Moderately easy
ELEVATION: Starting elevation: approximately 2500 feet. Elevation change: 150 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE: 5 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Only a mile from the heart of downtown Nevada City.
DESCRIPTION:
This is one of the many trails created by the Bear Yuba Land Trust
(formerly called Nevada County Land Trust). Completed in 2011 it
winds through a lovely wooded environment not far from Highway
49. The highpoint of the trail system is Hirschman Pond, named
after the Hirschman brothers who were pioneer miners and merchants in
the area.
We will hike for 2 to 2 1/2 hours and have an early lunch at the Pond.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
1 hour driving time and approximately 40 miles one way. Return
time to Lincoln — approximately 1:00 pm. A donation of $6 is
suggested for riders. If driving, please print the driving
directions before coming to the hike — see below.
HIKE LEADER: Sue Geisler SWEEP: TBD
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES: There is no bathroom at the trailhead. We will
stop at the Burger King and/or Jack in the Box in Grass Valley to use
their restrooms before reaching the trailhead.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and
an emergency contact name and 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 and water. Trekking poles are not required,
but are always recommended.
RISKS: There were none.
QUESTIONS: Call Sue Geisler at (916) 408-1010.
MEETING TIME: 7:45 AM LEAVING TIME: 8:00 AM
PREHIKE PHOTOS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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