MINERS RAVINE ROSEVILLE

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015

DIFFICULTY:  Easy.

ELEVATION GAIN: About 100 feet 

HIKE DISTANCE: Hike 5.5 miles in a semi-loop on paved bike trails.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: Suburban semi-loop hike, starting and ending at the parking lot for the Olympus Pointe Sculpture Park, across from the Roseville Automall off North Sunrise Avenue. Follow the Miners Ravine and False Ravine Trails eastward to False Ravine Park. Turn around and take a spur trail on the left to Oak Crest Drive, which leads up to George Goto Park. Stop for a snack. Continue down Oak Crest Drive and Edinburgh Court and take another spur trail to the Miners Ravine Trail. Return westward on the Miners Ravine Trail to Olympus Pointe Sculpture Park.

FOOD AND WATER: Bring water and a snack or lunch.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  About 20 minutes to drive 15 miles one way, depending on traffic. Donation of $3 is suggested for riders. Directions will be handed out to all drivers.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Leader Dan Cortinovis. Sweep Wilma Cortinovis

FACILITIES:  No rest rooms are available on the hike route. There are some big trees.

PREPARATION FOR HIKE:  Sturdy boots or walking shoes are recommended. 

IF YOU HAVE HEALTH ISSUES, CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.

BRING THE FOLLOWING: Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), health card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.

ABOUT YOUR FOOTWEAR: Always bring two 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.

RISKS:  Watch for traffic when crossing roadways.

HEAVY RAIN CANCELS HIKE.

QUESTIONS:  Call Dan Cortinovis at 925-262-7345.

MEETING TIME: 7:45 AM, LEAVING TIME: 8:00 AM, RETURN BY 2:00 pm at latest.