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Ruck-A-Chucky Trail
Tuesday,
February 27, 2018
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
to Strenuous (strenuous because
the initial 1.8 mile hike down to the river requires hiking up at the
end of
the hike --- steep in parts).
ELEVATION GAIN:
Starting
elevation - 1800 feet. Lowest elevation -740 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE:
Approximately
9 miles (in and out)
GENERAL LOCATION:
Along
the Middle Fork of the American River-Auburn State Park
DESCRIPTION:
This
hike has spectacular views of the Middle Fork of the American
River. After the initial climb of 1.8 miles to the river,
the
trail (an
unimproved road most of the way and then the WST trail for 2 miles);
follows
the course of the river, heading upstream. If the first stream crossing near the Ruck-a-Chucky
campground is too dangerous to cross, we will hike
an offshoot trail, part of the Pioneer Trail (a one track trail, mostly
level, with some steep dropoffs).
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Approximately 25 miles. Suggested donation for
riders is $6. Return time about
3:30
pm. Driving instructions will be handed out to all
drivers. Parking
fees are required at the trailhead - $10 per car. A CA
State Park pass is acceptable for parking.
HIKE
LEADER/SWEEP: Chris Gomes/Barb Proffitt
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE:
No
bathroom at
trailhead, but there is a nonflush bathroom after hiking 2 miles. PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
Trekking poles advised as there are two creek
crossings
- and poles are most helpful to avoid getting boots
wet.
Bring lunch and adequate water, even if cold weather. Wear
layered
clothing --- weather can be cold, but hiking out of the canyon, one can
get
overheated. Bring a copy of
your ID (Driver’s License), Health Card, Emergency contact Name and phone
number, and credit card. Bring 2
pairs of shoes along with a plastic bag to store your muddy.dusty hiking boots
after the hike. Please don not get your
driver’s car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
RISKS:
The
trail is an
unimproved dirt, rocky road most of the way (with only a little mud)
and then
the trail becomes a one track dirt trail. Two
creek crossings.
QUESTIONS:
Call Chris Gomes 1-925-286-4524
RAIN
ON THE DAY OF THE HIKE CANCELS THE HIKE
MEETING
TIME:
8:00
AM at OCH Fitness Parking Lot. Leaving at
8:15 AM
PRE-HIKE PHOTOS
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