Fairy Falls

Thursday, March 24, 2022

DIFFICULTY:   Easy - Moderate

ELEVATION GAIN:  Total gain, with all ups and downs is 600 feet

HIKE DISTANCE: 6 miles

DESCRIPTION:  Start in Spenceville Wildlife and Recreation Area at the old town of Spenceville. Proceeding east on old roads and trails to Fairy Falls (Shingle Falls) for a break for snacks and return.  Grass lands, wildflowers, and oak woodlands prevalent in the sierra foothill setting. Fairy Falls is two significant water falls that should provide a site at this time of year.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  3/4 hours each way. One way distance is about 20 miles. This is a $3 driver donation. Please have the correct bills. Detailed driving directions will be handed out to all drivers. We plan to return home before 2:00 pm.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Phil Huntingdale - TBA,        Questions?  916-408-1747 or 510-599-1200

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  No restrooms directly available.

     PREPARATIONS 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. 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 hiking boots after the hike.  DO NOT get your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
4. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellant, water, snack or lunch.

RISKS:      Trail is gravel, dirt, and rocks at falls could be slippery.  Poison oak is in the area. Need to be very careful on the overlook of the falls.

WEATHER:  Should be in the 60’s during hike. 

RETURN TIME:  Approximately 1:00 pm at OC Lodge

MEETING TIME: 8:00 in the Orchard Creek Parking lot - leaving time is 8:15 am.

CANCELATION: Rain on day of hike will cancel hike.