AVERY’S
POND
THURSDAY,
MARCH 31, 2016
DIFFICULTY:
Easy,
short up and down on dirt trail. Very little elevation gain.
HIKE
DISTANCE : 4.3
miles
GENERAL
LOCATION:
at end of Rattlesnake Road by Folsom Lake
DESCRIPTION
:
an easy hike to a man-made pond adjacent to Folsom Lake. There should be plenty
of wildflowers this time of year. There were several turtles in the pond on the
pre-hike. Bring a snack or light lunch and camera. There are picnic tables at
the pond for break.
RISKS:
there is poison oak off of the trail; possibility of ticks or mosquitos although
none were sighted on the pre-hike. If there is recent rain there could be
mud.
TRAVEL
TIME / DISTANCE : 30
minutes, 16 miles. A donation of $3 is suggested for riders. Return time about
12 noon. If you have a State Park pass please bring, otherwise parking is
$12.
HIKE
LEADER : Gary
Adams SWEEP: TBD
SPECIAL
NOTES:
FACILITIES:
Pit
toilet at boat ramp parking area
PREPARATION
FOR HIKE:
-
Bring
a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and an emergency contact
phone number with you when you hike.
-
If
you have any health issues, please consider your condition before
hiking.
-
Always
bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty boots
after the hike.
-
Bring
lunch/snack, water, and hiking boots. Trekking poles are
recommended.
QUESTIONS:
Call
Gary Adams at 916-409-5802.
