ROCKVILLE HILLS REGIONAL PARK LOOP FAIRFIELD, CA TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016
DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Strenuous
ELEVATION GAIN:
Lots of up and down hill. Loop starts at about 150 feet above sea
level and climbs to about 600 feet. There are two climbs of
roughly 200 feet, a couple at 100 feet or so and the rest is moderate
up and down hill hiking. Some of the areas are short, steep and
rocky, but should not deter you from coming if you bring your hiking
poles and are familiar with hiking similar terrain. Total
elevation gain over the loop is about 1,100 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE:
About an 6 to 7 mile loop. Length is what makes it
strenuous. You will know you have had a full days hike when you
are done, but you will be happy you came along.
GENERAL LOCATION: Rockville Hills Regional Park, 2149 Rockville Road, Fairfield, California.
DESCRIPTION:
The city of Fairfield has kept this hilly expanse on the west part of
town wild and free. One could compare it to a little more used
regional owned park like our own - Hidden Falls. What you find at
Rockville Hills Regional Park is a maze of trails ranging from lush and
challenging single-track to wide and accessible fire roads that are
used by mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, dog walkers, and
picnickers. The loop trail that we will take will pretty much
circumnavigate the park. The park is fairly compact. We
will follow a series of trails that sort of spiral up to the highest
ground in the park. From there, you’ll have views of Mount
Diablo, the delta and the surrounding valley. Along the way,
you’ll pass by scores of oak-studded hills, lots of manzanita and toyon
and two lakes.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
1 hour and 30 minute drive to Rockville Hills Regional Park.
There is no restroom at the trail head so we will make stop at a local
shopping center along the way. Hiking time between 4-6
hours. Return to Lincoln about 2:30 to 3:30 pm. The one-way
distance is about 75 miles. Based upon the length of the drive, a
per-person monetary contribution for gas of $12.00 would be
appreciated. Please give your gas contribution to your
driver at beginning of the drive. The park requires a $3.00
per person day use fee payable before entering the park. Detailed
driving directions will be handed out to all drivers.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Jim Fisher/Denny Fisher
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE: There is only one restroom in the park and we do not
reach it until three quarters of the way through the hike. We
will arrange for a bathroom stop on our way to the park.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE: 1. Bring hiking boots and hiking poles, water, layered clothing and lunch. 2. Bring $3.00 cash or a credit card to pay park day use fee. 3. Copy of your ID (Driver’s License), Health Card, Emergency contact Name and phone number, and credit card. 4.
Bring 2 pairs of shoes along with a plastic bag to store your muddy,
dusty hiking boots after the hike. Please do not get your
driver’s car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
RISKS:
Poison Oak. Long hike. Strenuous uphill and downhill short
sections of trail. Some steep and long uphill sections of
trail. Some rocky sections of trail that must be negotiated.
QUESTIONS: Call Denny Fisher at 505-4948
MEETING TIME: 7:15AM - LEAVE AT 7:30AM
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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