HIDDEN FALLS REGIONAL PARK, AUBURN

South Legacy / Pheasant Trail / Gold Eagle Loop

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Limited to 20 hikers. Signups required: carolann123@me.com

DIFFICULTY (Rating): Moderate

HIKE DISTANCE:         7.4 miles out and back with loop

ELEVATION GAIN:       633 ft.         PACE:  Moderate

TRAIL CONDITIONS:  Well maintained. Mostly native surface, fine gravel with a few rocky areas. Could be muddy in spots if recent rainfall. Mostly up and down with a couple of uphill sections.

DESCRIPTION:             We’ll be in a beautiful, less-traveled part of the park on the south side of the creek. Wooded, local views. Lunch at a picnic table at the top of Gold Eagle Loop. Consider bringing something to sit on.

FACILITIES:                   Restrooms and porta potties at trailhead

DRIVE TIME/MILES:     30 minutes, 14 miles

DONATION:                   $4.00 to drivers

LEADER/SWEEP:         Carol Yoder:  (530) 210-0215 or carolann123@me.com

MEET/LEAVE TIME:     Meet 9:00 AM - OC Row 14 behind gym / Leave 9:15 AM / Return approx. 2:30 pm

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.

•      If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking at high altitude or at a fast pace. What to bring:

•      PLENTY OF WATER!  Recommend 50 oz. /1.5 liters minimum for 5-mile hike – more if longer. Electrolytes suggested. Higher altitudes are dehydrating even when cool.  

•      Hiking boots/shoes, hat, sun protection, insect repellant, small first aid kit. Wind/rain jacket always advisable in the mountains. Trekking poles recommended.

•      ID (driver's license), health insurance card, emergency contact / phone number.

•      Extra pair of shoes to change into after hike and a plastic bag for muddy/dusty hiking boots to keep your driver’s car clean.

PREHIKE PHOTOS