AUBURN — CHINA BAR KIOSK TO OREGON BAR
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016
DIFFICULTY: Moderately strenuous — due to hiking all downhill to the river, and all uphill on the return
ELEVATION GAIN: Approximately 700 feet elevation gain, starting about 1200 ft at the trailhead, and about 350 ft. at the river
HIKE DISTANCE: Approximately 5 miles — in and out, not a loop
GENERAL LOCATION: In Auburn State Recreation Area
DESCRIPTION:
Starting from the China Bar Kiosk on Maidu Drive, we will hike down to
the North Fork of the American River. On the way we will stop at
a memorial bench, an overlook, to view the river. As we continue
our hike, we will see the amazing Knickerbocker Waterfall, a series of
cascading falls that can only be seen from this particular trail.
An early lunch will be at the rIver’s edge — enjoying the magnificent
scenery of the North Fork! On the return trip, be prepared for
some steep uphill sections — actually it is all uphill!!
The
nice part about this hike is that there is relatively little mud —
there are sections of asphalt, and sections of gravel. There is
also one rocky dirt section —“Cardiac Bypass” trail.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: 30 minutes driving time and 15 miles one way. Return time to
Lincoln
— approximately 2:00 pm. A donation of $3 is suggested for
riders. Driving directions — see below and please print before
coming to the hike, if driving.
HIKE LEADER: Sue Geisler SWEEP: Ada Squires
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES: A portable bathroom is nearby the China Bar Kiosk at
the trailhead. There is also a non-flush bathroom about
halfway down to the river, nearby the memorial bench overlook.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and
an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
3) Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to
store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike.
4) Bring lunch, water, hiking boots, warm and layered clothing
for the cold weather. Trekking poles are recommended, but not
required.
RISKS: Chilly weather!!
QUESTIONS: Call Sue Geisler at 408-1010
MEETING TIME: 8:45 AM Meet at Row 14 in the Orchard Creek Parking Lot. LEAVING TIME: 9:00 AM
RAIN CANCELS HIKE
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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