WILLIAM LAND PARK
1401 Sutterville Rd, Sacramento, CA
Thursday, April 14, 2016
DIFFICULTY: Easy
HIKE DISTANCE: 4-5 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Land Park south of downtown Sacramento. The park where the Zoo and FairyTown and Funderland are located. Located in a wonderful old neighborhood of Sacramento with lovely homes surrounding it. Come and learn more about the area.
DESCRIPTION: We will walk around and through the park. There are plenty of paths around athletic playing fields, picnic areas, a golf course and the zoo. We will not enter the zoo since the admission is near $10 for seniors but you can always return on your own. Bring a packed lunch for stopping at one of the picnic areas.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Approximately 35 miles one way and will take about 45 minutes driving. Parking should not be a problem mid-week but it is on the street and we will need a fixed meeting spot at the park. Based on the miles, $4 is to be paid to the driver.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Joyce Clark / Sweep TBA
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Restrooms are available at the location
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and emergency
contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
2)
It is not necessary to wear hiking boots unless you preferr. It
could be muddy if we have had some rain and make certain your
shoes can handle mud. Bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a
plastic bag to store your muddy shoes after the hike
3) Bring water and lunch and layered clothing.
RISKS: None
QUESTIONS: call Joyce at 543-7993
MEETING TIME: 9:15 at row 14 Orchard Creek and leave at 9:30
Driving Directions
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