DEER CREEK TRIBUTE TRAIL WEST
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29,
2014
DIFFICULTY: Moderate --- trail has ups & downs as well as flat
sections.
ELEVATION: Highest point --- approx. 2700 feet. Lowest point
--- approx. 2500 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE: Approximately 7 miles --- (not a
loop hike)
GENERAL LOCATION: Starting in Nevada City and going along
scenic trails outside the city.
DESCRIPTION: The Deer Creek Tribute
Trail is a wonderful trail starting from the main street in Nevada City and
traversing out into the wooded sections of the city. The trail follows Deer
Creek, the historic Newtown Canal, and has a side trail to Stocking Flat, an
area memorializing the contributions of the native Nisenan and Chinese people to
the history of the place. A bridge across the creek allows access to a 0.6 mile
wooded loop with views overlooking the canyon and creek. We will have lunch at
Stocking Flat and also enjoy the interpretive panels.
A unique feature
of this trail is that on Sept. 7, 2013, Art on Site (AOS) unveiled their first
public art works project with the purpose of bringing people and the natural
environment together in an innovative and artistic way. There are signs with
poems and sites with sculptures. The works make for stimulating
conversation!!
Since we will be parking near the main shopping district
of Nevada City, hikers may wish to do some Christmas shopping after the
hike.
If you choose to do shopping, be sure you are riding in a car with all
persons who also plan to shop.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: 40 miles one way
and one hour driving time. Return time to Lincoln --- approximately 3:30 pm. A
donation of $6 is suggested for riders. Driving directions --- see below and
please print before coming to the hike, if driving.
HIKE LEADER: Sue
Geisler SWEEP: TBD
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES: We will use the
bathroom located in the public parking lot (but we will not park there as it has
parking meters with limited time for parking).
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) BRING A COPY OF YOUR ID (DRIVER'S LICENSE), HEALTH CARD, AND AN
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME AND PHONE NUMBER WITH YOU WHEN YOU HIKE.
2)
If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before
hiking.
3) Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to
store your muddy/dusty boots after the hike.
4) Bring lunch, water,
and hiking boots. Trekking poles are recommended, but not necessarily needed if
you don't have them.
RISKS: There is a very short steep step-up or climb
to reach the loop section of the hike --- after crossing the bridge. There is a
rope to help you pull yourself up the incline.
QUESTIONS: Call Sue
Geisler at 408-1010.
MEETING TIME: 8:15 AM LEAVING TIME: 8:30
AM
PREHIKE PHOTOS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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