Pleasant Grove Trail Hike
(with Lunch in Provence)
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
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. We leave at 9:15 AM