Pleasant Grove Trail Hike
(with Lunch in Provence)

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

 DIFFICULTY:  Easy

 ELEVATION GAIN:  Approximately 90 feet (Essentially Level - Some down and up when traversing three under-crossings twice out and back )

 HIKE DISTANCE:  Approximately 5.0 miles out & back.

 GENERAL LOCATION:  Pleasant Grove Creek Trail, North Branch in North Roseville, CA between Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. and Blue Oaks Blvd.  Trailhead starts on Diamond Woods Circle off Woodcreek Blvd. in North Roseville, CA.

 DESCRIPTION:   This will be a leisurely hike/walk along the North Branch of the Pleasant Grove Creek Trail in Roseville.  The trail is about 5.0 miles out and back.  The trail is mostly paved except for about a 50 foot transition from the North to the South branch of the trail.  This is not a loop hike.  We will start at the Diamond Woods Circle trailhead and walk to the Veteran Memorial Baseball Park on Blue Oaks Blvd. and return.  On the return trip we will have two options for lunch.  Some of the group may wish to join us at La Provence for lunch.  If you wish to bring your lunch, picnic tables are available at a park nearby the restaurant.

 TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  Travel time is about 15 to 20 minutes to cover the 10 miles to the trailhead.  Suggested donation to the driver is $3.

 HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Jim Fisher/Denny Fisher

 SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  Toilets are available at various points along the trail.

 RISKS:  This a fairly level route.  The trail is paved and used by both bikers and walkers.  We will have to watch for bikers, but since the hike is scheduled for a week day, we are hopeful that traffic will be limited.

 PREPARATION OF THE HIKE:

1)         Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and emergency contact name and phone number with you when you hike.

2)         If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.

3)         Always bring an extra pair of shoes along with a plastic bag to store your hiking boots after the hike.  

4)         Bring a snack and water.  If you are not planning on having lunch at La Provence Restaurant, bring your lunch.

5.)        Trekking poles are probably not needed for this hike, but bring them if you wish.

 QUESTIONS: Call Denny at 916-505-4948

 Rain the day before or on hike day will cancel hike

 MEETING TIME:  9:00 AM at Orchard Creek Mail Box.  We leave at 9:15 AM