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LITTLE
BALD MOUNTAIN LOOP
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN:
Trailhead about 6700, high point 7200; total elevation gain about 1000
ft,
HIKE DISTANCE:
5½ miles
GENERAL LOCATION:
Trailhead at Robinson Flat Campground, at the far eastern end of
Foresthill Road.
DESCRIPTION:
Loop to Forest Service lookout (we may be able to go inside and view
maps) and rocky outcrops on Little Bald Mountain boasts amazing
360-degree views of distant mountain ranges and deep valleys. If
weather is clear, view east to Tinkers Knob and snowy peaks, north to
Castle Peak, SW to Mount Diablo. A huge pay-off for a relatively short
hike!
TRAVEL TIME/RETURN TIME TO
LINCOLN HILLS:
Driving time 60+ miles, 1½ hours each way. Narrow,
winding,
very scenic road after town of Foresthill. Return about 4 PM.
Based on the length of the drive, a per-person monetary contribution of
$9 for gas would be appreciated, to be given to driver at beginning of
drive. Detailed driving directions are below.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:
Gay Mackintosh/TBD
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE:
Pit toilets at trailhead
PREPARATION 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.
- Hiking
boots required, poles advised
for the rocky top of Little Bald Mountain. Much of trail is fairly soft
surface but with loose rocky areas on return ascent to parking area.
Bring lunch and water. Trail traverses both shady forest and
open
ridge; wear sunscreen and bring insect repellant for possible gnats.
Rain jacket is always advisable in the mountains.
RISKS: Care
must be taken on mountain road and rocky outcrops. Drop-dead views.
Altitude will affect some hikers.
QUESTIONS:
Gay Mackintosh (209-3628)
MEETING TIME; 8:00 Orchard Creek Lot. Leaving time: 8:15 AM.
Check
the website on the evening prior to the hike to get the latest
information.
Prehike
Photos
GPS-derived
map of hike
Driving
Directions
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