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LITTLE BALD MOUNTAIN
LOOP
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: Trailhead about 6700, high point 7200; total
elevation gain about 1000 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE: 5½ miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Trailhead at Robinson Flat Campground, at the
far eastern end of Foresthill Road.
DESCRIPTION: Loop to Forest Service lookout (we may be able to go
inside and view maps) and rocky outcrops on Little Bald Mountain boast amazing
360-degree views of distant mountain ranges and deep valleys. If weather is
clear, view south to Tinker Knob, east to snowy peaks toward Lake Tahoe, north
to Castle Peak, SW to Mount Diablo. A huge pay-off for a relatively short hike!
TRAVEL TIME/RETURN TIME TO LINCOLN HILLS: Driving time 60+ miles,
1½ hours each way. Narrow, winding, very scenic road after town of
Foresthill. Return about 4 PM. Based on length of the drive, a donation
of $12 to drivers is recommended. Detailed driving directions below.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Gay Mackintosh/Barb Proffitt
SPECIAL NOTES: Altitude may
affect some hikers.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Pit toilets at trailhead
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
- Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), Health
Card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when you
hike.
- If you have any health issues, please consider your
condition before hiking.
- 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.
- Hiking boots required, poles advised for the rocky top
of Little Bald Mountain. Much of trail is fairly soft surface but with
loose rocky areas on return ascent to parking area. Bring lunch and
water. Trail traverses both shady forest and open ridge; wear
sunscreen and bring insect repellant. Rain jacket is always advisable in
the mountains.
RISKS: Care must be taken on mountain road and rocky outcrops.
Drop-dead views. Altitude will affect some hikers.
QUESTIONS: Gay Mackintosh (916-209-3628)
MEETING TIME: 7:45 Orchard Creek Lot. Leaving time: 8:00 AM.
Check the website prior to the hike to get the latest information.
Prehike
Photos
GPS-derived
map of hike
Driving
Directions
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