INDEPENDENCE
TRAIL WEST
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate, fairly level
HIKE
DISTANCE : 5.4
miles, minimum altitude gain
GENERAL
LOCATION:
East of Nevada City on Hwy 49
DESCRIPTION
:
This trail is our nation’s first wheel-chair accessible trail. It began as the
Excelsior Ditch in 1859 and was used to transport water to mining areas near
Grass Valley. Restored wooden flumes transport hikers across some deep gorges.
The trail is mostly shaded and offers views of the Yuba River
canyon.
RISKS:
Very little poison oak was noted. If you see a California newt do not touch! The
skin excretes a strong irritant.
TRAVEL
TIME / DISTANCE : 1
hour and 15 minutes - 46 miles. $9 driver donation.
HIKE
LEADER : Gary
Adams SWEEP: Ted Younis
SPECIAL
NOTES:
FACILITIES:
Pit
toilet at trailhead
PREPARATION
FOR HIKE:
-
Bring
a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and an emergency contact
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 boots
after the hike.
-
Bring
lunch/snack, water, and hiking boots. Trekking poles are
recommended.
QUESTIONS:
Call
Gary Adams at 916-409-5802.
MEETING
TIME: 8:00
a.m. row 14 Orchard Creek. LEAVE TIME 8:15 a.m. Expected return about 2:30
p.m.
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