Lake Clementine

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DIFFICULTY: Easy

ELEVATION GAIN: Beginning elevation 580 ft.; highest elevation 920 ft.

HIKE DISTANCE: 4 miles --- in and out (not a loop)

GENERAL LOCATION: Auburn State Recreation Area --- 3 1/2 miles from the city of Auburn

DESCRIPTION: A news article about scenic hikes listed this hike as one of the top ten scenic hikes in the U.S.!   The trail starts at the confluence of the Middle and North Forks of the American River and then follows the North Fork for 2 miles to Lake Clementine.  There are spectacular views of the North Fork as well as a dramatic view of water flowing over North Fork Dam.  The trail is a good one --- most of it 2 person wide but there are sections that are single track.  One of the fun parts of this hike is going under the Foresthill Bridge which towers 730 feet above the river and is the tallest bridge in California. Since the hike is short, we will only have a snack at Lake Clementine (not lunch) and be back at Lincoln Hills for lunch.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Travel time is about 35 minutes.  The distance is about 15 miles.  Suggested donation to the driver is $3.   We expect to return to Lincoln Hills about noon.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:   Ada Squires /TBA

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: One port-a-potty at the trailhead.

PREPARATION FOR HIKE: Refer to Standard Hiking Equipment Guidelines for Hiking in the "Hike Information and Guidelines" on the website.  Bring water and a snack.  We will be back at Lincoln Hills for lunch.

RISKS: Poison oak is trailside and can easily be avoided. 

QUESTIONS: Call Ada at 543-3499

MEETING TIME: 8:15 AM.  We leave at 8:30 AM.