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HIDDEN
FALLS REGIONAL PARK LOOP
Creeks,
Pools, and Waterfalls
May 9, 2023
Difficulty:
Moderate
Elevation/Elevation
Gain: Probably about 1000 feet total climbing. Some short steep places.
Hike
Distance: About a 5.1 mile loop
General
Location: Hidden Falls Regional Park, between Lincoln and Auburn
Description:
This hike travels along creeks, pools, and waterfalls. Our
Spring rains will probably mean that the water flow will be pretty
spectacular. We take the
Poppy Trail along Deadman Creek to the Whiskey Diggins Bridge. After
crossing the bridge, we go up the Blue Oak Loop trail to the Seven
Pools Vista overlooking Coon Creek, and stop for a short snack break.
Then we’ll continue past there to meet the Seven Pools Loop Trail, and
take the trail to follow along Coon Creek for views of pools and
cascades. The loop meets Canyon View Trail and we take that to continue
along the creek until we come to Canyon View Bridge. At the bridge
there is a short optional climb to the Canyon View overlook. Then we
take the Hidden Falls Access Trail to the overlook of the falls where
we will take a lunch break. We return on Hidden Falls Access trail and
then back up the Poppy Trail to the parking lot.
Travel
Time/Distance: A short 15 mile drive from Lincoln. Driver donation $4.
Return time about 2:30.
Hike
Leaders/Sweep: Joan Giniel/Monique Wood
Special
Notes:
Facilities:
portable toilets at the trailhead
Preparation
for Hike:
PLEASE
CONSIDER YOUR HEALTH AND CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
1)
Bring a copy of your ID, (Driver’s License), Health Card, and an
Emergency Contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
2)
Bring hiking boots, hiking poles, water, layered clothing, lunch.
3)
Bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your
muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike. Please do not get your
driver’s car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
Risks:
Poison oak exists in the park, but usually does not infringe on the
trail.
Questions:
Call Monique 714-606-9131
Meeting
Time: 9:15 a.m. - LEAVE at 9:30 a.m.
HIKE WILL
BE CANCELLED IF RAIN ON THE DAY OF THE HIKE OR THE DAY BEFORE.
DRIVING
DIRECTIONS
SOME PREHIKE PHOTOS
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