Coyote/Whistler Ponds Hike
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
DIFFICULTY (Rating): Moderate
HIKE DISTANCE: Total miles: 6.8 Miles; Out and Back
ELEVATION/GAIN: Mostly level with rolling hills but no steep grades.
PACE: Moderate
TRAIL CONDITIONS: All paved dry trail with some ups and downs.
DESCRIPTION: New hiking club trailhead to Whistler Pond, continuing on to Wilson
Park and returning after looping around to Coyote Pond. We will take a snack or lunch
break at Coyote Pond. The hike goes by two ponds through the old Whitney Ranch
area. Beautiful green open space with oaks and other trees. Birds, especially ducks,
turtles, and other wildlife have been observed there.
FACILITIES: Restrooms at Wilson Park, 3 miles into the hike.
DRIVE TIME/MILES: 10 minutes
DRIVER DONATION: $2.
LEADER/SWEEP: Tess Devenish 530-957-5106 /Gay Mackintosh
MEET/LEAVE TIME: Meet 8:45 AM / Leave 9:00 AM
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
Being prepared physically as well as having the right equipment makes for a better
experience, not only for you, but for your fellow hikers.
• Important: If you have any health issues, please keep in mind that the hike distance
will be close to 7 miles.
What to Bring:
• Plenty of water
• Snack or lunch for our stop at Coyote Pond
• Boots or sturdy walking shoes
• Hat and layers according to the weather
• ID (driver's license), health insurance card, emergency contact / phone number.
PREHIKE PHOTOS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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