YUBA GAP PIONEER TRAIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate. There is a significant elevation gain but the hike is
relatively short and mostly shaded, except at the upper end.
ELEVATION GAIN: Starting elevation 4500 feet. Highest elevation 5200 feet. Lake Spaulding overlook 5100 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE: 6 miles total, up and back down, not a loop hike.
DIRECTIONS:
Hike starts on Bowman Lake Road, 2 miles north of State Highway 20.
Take I-80 to the Highway 20 exit for Grass Valley, one mile past the
Yuba Gap exit. Drive west for 4 miles downhill on Highway 20 and turn
right on Bowman Lake Road. Drive one mile to pit toilets at the Sierra
Discovery Trail parking lot and then one more mile to cross the South
Yuba River bridge. Park on the right near the bridge or just uphill.
DESCRIPTION: This is the uppermost 3-mile Segment 4 of the 25-mile Pioneer Trail.
HIKE ROUTE:
Start on the Pioneer Trail at Langs Crossing of the South Yuba River on
Bowman Lake Road and ascend 700 feet in 2.2 miles to the intersection
with the Spaulding Lake Trail. Then hike 0.8 miles on the Spaulding
Lake Trail to an overlook of the lake for lunch or snack.
MORE INFO: http://www.sierraoutdoorrecreation.com/Members/Trails/Pioneer_Trail_04_Bear_River_to_Lake_Spaulding.cfm
LUNCH: Early lunch or snack at an overlook of Spaulding Lake.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
Approximately 75 minute drive and 60 miles. Return time to Lincoln mid
afternoon. A donation of $9 is suggested for riders. Copies of these
directions will be handed out to all drivers.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Leader Dan Cortinovis. Sweep Wilma Cortinovis
FACILITIES:
Two pit toilets at Sierra Discovery Trail parking lot, one mile before
reaching Pioneer Trail trailhead at the South Yuba River.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
Sturdy boots are required and trekking poles are recommended, but not
required. There are no major stream crossings. Bring lunch or
snack and plenty of water in case of warm weather.
IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE PREPARATION FOR HIKING.
BRING THE FOLLOWING: Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), health card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
ABOUT YOUR FOOTWEAR:
Always bring two pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your
muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike. Do not get your driver's
car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
RISKS:
There is not much poison oak. Rattlesnakes inhabit the area. Mosquitos
are common but less prevalent in August. Occasionally, PG&E
releases water from the Fuller Lake Canal spillway, which could flood
the trail. This occurred on the June 17 pre-hike, but is less likely in
August.
RAIN CANCELS HIKE
QUESTIONS: Call Dan Cortinovis at 925-262-7345
MEETING TIME: 7:30 AM - LEAVING TIME: 7:45 AM
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