Miner’s Ravine – North

Thursday, Jan 25, 2018

DIFFICULTY:   Easy - Moderate

ELEVATION GAIN:  Total gain, with all ups and downs is 300 feet

HIKE DISTANCE:  less than 7 miles

GENERAL LOCATION:  Roseville.  

DESCRIPTION:  Start in downtown Roseville on Oak Street at intersection of Folsom Rd., we will begin the walk around Royer Park view some classic Roseville homes, followed by walk in Lincoln Estates Park and proceed 3.0 miles south along Miners Ravine to a side trail to John G. Piches Park where we will have snack break.  We will then proceed back to the start on the same path we came from less the Royer Park adventure.  Paved, divided pathway along active creek.  Woodland with lots of oaks, pines, and willows.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: 20 minutes each way. This is a $2 driver donation.  Detailed driving directions will be handed out to all drivers

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Phil Huntingdale and Stephanie Huntingdale

SPECIAL NOTES:

     FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  No restrooms available. We need to use facilities at OC.

     PREPARATIONS 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. 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 hiking boots after the hike.  DO NOT get your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
4. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellant, water, snack or lunch.

     RISKS:  Some bicycles on trial.

    WEATHER:  Cancelled if it rains that morning

RETURN TIME:  Approximately noon at OC Lodge.   

QUESTIONS:    Call Phil or Stephanie Huntingdale 408-1747

MEETING TIME: 8:15 in the Orchard Creek Parking lot - leaving time is 8:30 am.