Twelve Bridges Trail
Thursday, July 20, 2023
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate
ELEVATION: 40 Feet maximum rise twice along the trail
HIKE DISTANCE: Slightly over 5 miles
LOCATION: South across Twelve Bridges Road just outside of Lincoln Hills
DESCRIPTION:
This trail showcases the Orchard Creek Open Preserve established by
Lincoln when the adjacent homes were approved. The trail meanders
between development and the adjacent preserve. (It is similar to our
SCLH trail system.)
The
hike begins at Lincoln’s Wilson Park. It crosses grasslands adjacent to
small ponds and wetlands (watch for water birds). It straddles a small
rise near oak woodlands. The trail then flows adjacent to homes and
wild areas. A portion follows a sidewalk along Eastridge Road and then
climbs about 40 feet and continues toward Coyote Pond which we will
circle. We will have our snack at Coyote Pond Park next to the water.
From the pond we will return the way we came.
Like
Lincoln Hills the open areas frame the development and at times are
surprisingly wild. This is a 10 foot wide sidewalk paved for most of
its length.
SNACK: Bring a snack. You will be home well before lunch.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Jim Cutler/GailCutler
SPECIAL NOTES: Use toilets at home or at the Wilson Park trailhead
PREPARATIONS FOR THE HIKE:
1) Consider health issues prior to hiking.
2). Bring a copy of your ID (drivers license), health card, and
emergency contact name and phone
number with you on the hike.
3) Always bring an extra pair of shoes along with a plastic bag
to store your muddy/dusty shoes
after the hike. DO NOT get your driver’s car dirty by wearing
dirty shoes on the drive home.
4). Bring a snack, water, hat and sunscreen.
RISKS: None known
QUESTIONS: Call the Cutlers’ cell at 916 599-7225.
MEETING LOCATION: Orchard Creek parking lot by the Fitness Center
MEETING TIME: 7:15 a.m. We will leave at 7:30.
Leaving early to beat the heat - but EXCESSIVE HEAT FORECAST WILL CANCEL HIKE
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