Miner’s Ravine – North

Thursday, January 23, 2020

DIFFICULTY:   Easy - Moderate

ELEVATION GAIN:  Total gain, with all ups and downs is 300 feet

HIKE DISTANCE:  6 miles

GENERAL LOCATION:  Roseville.  

DESCRIPTION:  Start in downtown Roseville, cross over PIE bridge into Royer Park for a quick view some classic Roseville homes, than back track and proceed 3.0 miles south along Dry Creek on Miners Ravine Trail to a side trail leading to John G. Piches Park where we will have snack break.  We will then proceed back to the start on the same path we came from.  Paved, divided pathway along active creek.  Woodland with lots of oaks, pines, and willows.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  20 minutes each way. This is a $2 driver donation.  Detailed driving directions will be handed out to all drivers

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Phil Huntingdale and Stephanie Huntingdale

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  No restrooms directly available. Those with need may detour up to a Chevron station on North Sunrise Boulevard to use facilities, about 2 miles from the start; however, this requires extreme caution by crossing a busy boulevard, and must be with a few others to watch for vehicles.

     PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:           

  1. Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), Health Card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when you hike.
  2. If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking. If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
  3. 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.
  4. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellant, water, snack or lunch.

     RISKS:  Some bicycles on trial.

    WEATHER:  Should be in the 50’s during hike.  Hopefully, no rain.  Rain on day of hike, cancels hike.

RETURN TIME:  Approximately 12:30 noon at OC Lodge.   

QUESTIONS:    Call Phil or Stephanie Huntingdale 916-408-1747

MEETING TIME: 8:30 in the Orchard Creek Parking lot - leaving time is 8:45 am.