LYNCH CANYON OPEN SPACE
SATURDAY, FEBUARY 21, 2015
NOTE:
Lynch Canyon is only open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays —
and is closed in very wet weather. If you consider going by
yourself — without the group — always check their website to determine
if open.
INFORMATION ABOUT LYNCH CANYON: Lynch
Canyon Brochure
DIFFICULTY:
Moderately strenuous. Strenuous — due to some steep uphills and
one very steep downhill. Moderate — due to one mostly level
section on the return portion.
ELEVATION:
Starting elevation — 300 ft. Highest elevation — 900 ft.
Refer to the elevation chart at the end of this hike description.
The profile will give you an accurate look at the ups and downs of the
hike.
HIKE DISTANCE: 6.6 miles, a loop hike. Refer to the chart at the end of this hike description.
GENERAL LOCATION: Near — before reaching the town of Vallejo, in Solano County.
DESCRIPTION:
If you have driven Highway 80, heading west toward San Francisco, you
have probably admired the expansive rolling hills between Fairfield and
Vallejo. It is an amazing experience to hike those wonderful
green hills and feel the freedom of wide open spaces!!
Lynch Canyon is owned by Solano Land Trust and protects agricultural land and open space.
So — we will hike the hills sharing the trail with cows, but they are not aggressive or a problem.
We
will enjoy lunch at a picnic table at a high point of the hike —— and
will enjoy some fantastic views of the surrounding communities, the
Bay, and various mountains, even Mt. Diablo!! See prehike photos.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
1 1/2 hour driving time and 79 miles one way. Return time to
Lincoln —- approximately 4:00 pm. A donation of $9 is suggested
for riders. A $5 parking fee is required per car — to be divided
between riders. Driving directions — see below and please print
before coming to the hike, if driving.
HIKE LEADER: Sue Geisler SWEEP: TBA
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES: One bathroom is in the Lynch Canyon parking lot.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and
an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
3) Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to
store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike.
4) Bring lunch, water, and hiking boots, warm and layered
clothing, and trekking poles for traversing some wet and muddy areas
(although trekking poles are not required, only highly
suggested).
RISKS:
Because of recent rains and the cows leaving their footprints in the
muddy areas, some trails are cow-hoof marked and requiring care so as
not to turn one’s ankle.
RAIN
THE DAY OF THE HIKE, OR THE DAY BEFORE THE HIKE, CANCELS THE
HIKE. CHECK THE WEBSITE THE MORNING OF THE HIKE — AND IF NO
NOTICE, THE HIKE WILL GO “ON”.
QUESTIONS: Call Sue Geisler at 408-1010
MEETING TIME: 8:15 AM - LEAVING TIME: 8:30 AM
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
TRAIL INFORMATION - Elevation Profile and Route
PREHIKE PHOTOS.
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