YUBA GAP PIONEER TRAIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate. There is a significant elevation gain but the hike is
relatively short and mostly shaded, except at the upper end.
There are 2 active water-crossings, hiking poles are very
useful.
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.
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.
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. If you paln to drive, please print the driving directuions.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Leader Darlynn Giorgi. Sweep TBD
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 - for the 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 a lot of poison oak on the trail. 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.
RAIN CANCELS HIKE
QUESTIONS: Call Darlynne at 768-0284
MEETING TIME: 7:30 AM - LEAVING TIME: 7:45 AM
PREHIKE PHOTOS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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