SHINGLE
FALLS
THURSDAY,
MARCH 9, 2017
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate. Steep,rocky areas near the falls.
HIKE
DISTANCE : 5.5
miles, 400 foot altitude gain
GENERAL
LOCATION:
North of Lincoln in Spenceville Wildlife Area
DESCRIPTION
: This
trail is mostly gravel road in the foothills. It is also known as Beale or Fairy
Falls. Part of the trail is single track trail through oak groves and meadows
with views of the Sacramento Valley. With some warmer weather we can expect
wildflowers. In mid-February the falls had plenty of water and were quite
spectacular.
RISKS:
Some poison oak off of the trail; use caution near the rushing stream.
TRAVEL
TIME / DISTANCE : 1
hour/ 25 miles. Suggested gas donation to driver $4.00
HIKE
LEADER : Gary
Adams SWEEP: Ted Younis
SPECIAL
NOTES:
FACILITIES:
NONE. USE RESTROOMS AT ORCHARD CREEK BEFORE LEAVING. NO GAS STATIONS AFTER
LEAVING LINCOLN.
PREPARATION
FOR HIKE:
-
Bring
a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and an emergency contact
phone number with you when you hike.
-
If
you have any health issues, please consider your condition before
hiking.
-
Always
bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty boots
after the hike.
-
Bring
lunch/snack, water, and hiking boots. Trekking poles are
recommended.
QUESTIONS:
Call
Gary Adams at 916-409-5802.
MEETING
TIME: 8:00
a.m. row 14 Orchard Creek. LEAVE TIME 8:15 a.m. Expected return about 2:00
p.m.
PREHIKE PHOTOS
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