Jenkinson Lake

Thursday, May 26, 2022

DIFFICULTY:   Moderate       

HIKE DISTANCE:   7.5 miles

ELEVATION GAIN:  50-60 feet maximum elevation gain.

GENERAL LOCATION:  On the edge of El Dorado National Forest,  off US 50 about 15 miles beyond Placerville.

DESCRIPTION:    This is an in-and-out hike on one side of the lake.  The trail is dirt and pine needles on dirt, in forest all the way.  It is shady and goes mostly along the lake, up and down small hills—it is not flat.  Dogwoods are in bloom, and this should be a particulary beautiful hike if you can go the distance.
We will stop briefly to see the waterfall (sometimes the canal water has been turned off and there’s no water).  Then we continue to picnic tables and have lunch.  We return on the same trail.    

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:   About 63 miles one way with a travel time of 1hour and 30 or 40 minutes. The suggested donation to the driver is $9 (plus a $5 per car parking fee).  Expected return to SCLH about 4:30pm.      

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:   Cathy Hoyt, leader  -  sweep TBD

FACILITIES:   There are restrooms in the parking area, and near the lunch site.  

PREPARATIONS FOR THE HIKE:

1)                Hike poles are recommended. 

2)                If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.

3)                Always bring a copy of your driver’s license, health card, and emergency contact name and phone number.

4)                Always bring 2 pairs of shoes along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty shoes on the drive home. DO NOT get your driver’s car dirty by wearing your dirty shoes on the drive home.

5)                Bring lunch, a snack, and plenty of water. 

RISKS:       none

QUESTIONS:   Call Cathy 916-521-1154

MEETING TIME:      8:00 am  -   leave 8:15

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