DEER CREEK TRIBUTE TRAIL
IN HONOR OF SUE GEISLER
THURSDAY, SEPT 21, 2023
DIFFICULTY: Moderate—well-maintained trail with some ups and downs
ELEVATION: Negligible elevation gain: starts about 2,500 feet-2,700 feet
HIKE DISTANCE: About 6 ½ miles (not a loop)
GENERAL LOCATION: Starting just west of Nevada City and traversing the Deer Creek Tribute and Deer Creek Environs Trails
DESCRIPTION: This
was a favorite hike of Sue Geisler’s, who planned and led it several
times. She was so pleased to hear that we will continue to hike it in
her honor. Bring a special memory of Sue to share along the trail.
Deer
Creek Environs Trail starts near Nevada City, crossing an impressive
suspension bridge high above the creek to a wooded loop with
interpretive panels recognizing the early Nisenans. Returning across
the bridge, the Deer Creek Tribute Trail follows the historic Newtown
Canal with a side trail down to Stocking Flat where we will have lunch.
The elegant Chinese Bridge again crosses the creek, accessing a 0.6
mile wooded loop with views across the canyon and creek.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: 43 miles one way, one hour driving time. Return time to Lincoln approximately 3:30 PM. $12 donation to drivers is suggested.
HIKE LEADER: Pamela Miller SWEEP: Gay Mackintosh
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES: We will stop in downtown parking area for good public restrooms.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1.
BRING A COPY OF YOUR ID (DRIVER’S LICENSE), HEALTH INSURANCE CARD AND
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO WITH YOU WHEN YOU HIKE.
2. If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
3.
Always bring an extra pair of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store
your muddy/dust boots after the hike.
4. Bring lunch, water and hiking boots. Trekking poles are useful if it’s muddy.
RISKS: Some poison oak but easily avoidable.
QUESTIONS: Call Pamela Miller 408 466-6003
MEETING TIME: 8:00 AM LEAVING TIME: 8:15 AM
RAIN CANCELS HIKE
DRIVING DRECTIONS
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