OROVILLE AND BIG BALD ROCK
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

DIFFICULTY: Easy to Moderate. Total 5 miles.

ELEVATION GAIN: About 300 feet

HIKE 1: Historic Oroville loop walk, paved walkways, elevation gain 10 feet, 3 miles

HIKE 2: Big Bald Rock loop hike, granite marked with arrows, 300 feet gain, 2 miles

HIKE DESCRIPTION: Drive to Bedrock Park, Oroville. Walk Feather River path to town and back through historic district. Drive to Big Bald Rock, elevation 3,000 feet. Hike up granite dome marked with arrows. Snack at a viewpoint above the Sacramento Valley.

FOOD AND WATER: Bring water and a snack.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  About 168 miles round trip. Total driving time 3 hours. Donation of $12 is suggested for riders. Directions will be handed out to drivers.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Leader Dan Cortinovis. Sweep Wilma Cortinovis

FACILITIES:  Very basic rest rooms at Bedrock Park and Big Bald Rock, or McDonalds.

PREPARATION FOR HIKE:  Sturdy boots are recommended.

IF YOU HAVE HEALTH ISSUES, CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.

BRING THE FOLLOWING: Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), health card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.

ABOUT YOUR FOOTWEAR: Always bring two pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike.

RISKS:  Watch for traffic when crossing roadways. Poison oak, ticks, rattlesnakes.

HEAVY RAIN CANCELS HIKE.

QUESTIONS:  Call Dan Cortinovis at 925-262-7345.

MEETING TIME: 7:00 AM, LEAVING TIME: 7:15 AM, RETURN BY 4:00 pm.

MEETING LOCATION: Orchard Creek Lodge Parking Lot Aisle 14 near Fitness Center.