Stevens Trail

Thursday,  October 27, 2016

DIFFICULTY: Moderarte/Strenuous . 

ELEVATION GAIN: Beginning elevation 2300 feet, lowest elevation 1200 feet at riverside (total gain 1100 feet)

HIKE DISTANCE: 9 miles round trip

GENERAL LOCATION: Colfax – off I-80 east of Auburn

DESCRIPTION: The Stevens Trail, named a National Historic Trail in 2002, is one of the greatest hikes in our area. It is 9 miles with over 1100 feet net elevation gain with the downward portion of the hike at the beginning. While the descent and ascent is mostly gradual there are some steep sections with a number of high step-ups or step-downs. Part of the trail (maybe 3 miles) is cut into the steep side of the river canyon and there is a precipitous drop-off on one side--so this hike is not good for a person with vertigo problems. Most of the trail is single track with superb views of the North Fork of the American River.  We will eat our bag lunch at the river’s edge. 

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Travel time about 45 minutes (25 miles).  Suggested donation to driver $4.  Expected return to Lincoln Hills about 3:30 PM. 

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Darlynne Giorgi/Art McGrath

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: No bathrooms at the trailhead. We will stop at a McDonald’s at the exit from I-80
PREPARATION FOR HIKE: Refer to Standard Hiking Equipment Guidelines in “Hike information and Guidelines” on the website.  Trekking poles are recomnended .

RISKS: Some poison oak has been noted as well as some flies. Bring insect repellent with high content of DEET. 

QUESTIONS: Call Darlynne at 916-768-0284

Rain on hike day or day before will cancel hike due to steep narrow trail  

MEETING TIME: 8:00 AM.  We leave at 8:15 AM

DRIVING DIRECTIONS