INGRAM SLOUGH TRAIL
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015
DIFFICULTY: Easy – GREAT FOR WALKERS
ELEVATION GAIN: Almost none
HIKE DISTANCE: About 4 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Trailhead in Home Depot parking lot west of Highway 65
DESCRIPTION:
From the NW corner of the Home Depot parking lot we will follow the
channelized portion of Ingraham Slough under the Highway 65 bridge.
From there the 10 foot wide trail parallels Ingraham Slough. It passes
small nature preserves with vernal pools. The slough itself consists on
several ponds (home to bluegill/ bass fishing areas). The ponds are
connected by channelized section of improved channels. Beaver dams are
located in the ponds. Shore birds are found along the shoreline. When
we reach Ferrari Ranch Road, we walk the sidewalk for a couple of
hundred yards. We then turn right on a connecting trail/ habitat area
between development areas back to the main trail. We follow the
trail back to Home Depot.
FOOD: After the hike, people might want to have an early lunch at Panda Express.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Jim Cutler/Gail Cutler
SPECIAL NOTES: Use toilets at home, Orchard Creek, or Home Depot at start of the hike.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE HIKE:
1) Consider health issues prior to hiking.
2)
Bring a copy of your ID (Driver’s License), health card, and emergency
contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
3)
Bring a second pair of shoes with a plastic bag to store your
muddy/dusty shoes after the hike. Do not wear your messy shoes on the
trip home.
4) Bring a hat, water, and a snack if desired.
RISKS: Possible rain water (we should be so lucky!) on low sections of the trail
QUESTIONS: Call the Cutlers at 253-7437; our cell is 916 599 7225
MEETING LOCATION: By the fttness center in Orchard Creek parking lot. Distance to Home Depot parking 2 miles and 5 minutes away.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Left on Dell Webb, right on Joiner Parkway, over Lincoln Boulevard.
Turn left on Stanmark Dr. and left on Groveland Lane. Park at Home
Depot at east end of lot as far away from the store as possible. The
trailhead is next to the homes.
MEETING TIME: 9:00am, leave at 9:15
RAIN CANCELS HIKE
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