MONROE RIDGE TRAIL - COLOMA

Thursday, June 29, 2017

DIFFICULTY: Relatively Easy

ELEVATION GAIN: Switchbacks at beginning of hike climb a few hundred feet.

HIKE DISTANCE: 3.6 mile loop

GENERAL LOCATION: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park on Highway 49 in Coloma.

DESCRIPTION:   We will hike on the Monroe Ridge Trail and visit the James Marshall Monument.  Before the hike, we will visit the sawmill and the place where James Marshall discovered gold in 1848.  Then we will carefully proceed across Highway 49 to the trail.  After the hike, we have lunch on the picnic tables in town.  This will end the hike but time will allow for visiting the Gold Discovery Museum (entrance included with the parking fee/park pass) and outdoor exhibits like Miners Cabin, Man Lee Mining exhibit and Wah Hop Store.  Coordinate with your driver on specific return times or keep him/her in sight.

 TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Approximately 33 miles one way. A $7 contribution to the driver is requested.  Please have correct change if you plan on riding. 

HIKE LEADER / SWEEP: Vern Luke / Gary Adams

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Public facilities available in the parking lot and at the Museum at the end of the hike.

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.  DO NOT get your driver’s car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.

4.  Bring lunch, lots of water, layered clothing suitable for the weather and trekking pole (s) are definitely recommended.

QUESTIONS: Call Vern Luke, 253.3711

MEETING TIME: 7:45AM – leave at 8:00 AM.  We will plan on returning to Lincoln Hills by around 1- 2 PM depending on time spend visiting the exhibits.

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