SACRAMENTO WATERFRONT LOOP
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2011
DIFFICULTY: Easy; great trail for walkers
ELEVATION: Maximum 40 feet
HIKE DISTANCE: Approximately 4 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Old Town Sacramento
DESCRIPTION: From
the California State Railroad Museum we will walk through Old Town
Sacramento to the famous Tower Bridge with vistas of the
Sacramento River, cross the bridge and walk along the east side of the
river (looking back at the Delta King Hotel and Old Town). This area
has many interpretive signs on the history and ecology of the river. We
will cross back over the river using the I Street Bridge. From there we
will walk north along the river to the Jibboom Street Bridge and cross
into Discovery Park. We will enjoy the vistas and walk back to Old Town
for lunch. The trail is paved or asphalt the whole way.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
It takes about 40 minutes to drive to Old Town and get parked. It is
around 33 miles one way. A donation of $6 is suggested for
drivers. With 4 people in a car, parking costs will be between 2
&3 dollars per person. This can be divided up after you get parking
amount; costs are based upon half hour increments.
HIKE LEADER: Jim Cutler Sweep: Gail Cutler
SPECIAL NOTES:
-There are restroom facilities in Old Town and Discovery Park.
-There are 47 steps up to the walking level on the I Street Bridge.
-There
are numerous lunch choices. We recommend either the Indo Café (an
inexpensive Indonesian Restaurant- around $6 or 7 dollars) or next door
is an inexpensive place with clam chowder and fish items. For those
that wish to take a lunch there are many available benches.
-Old
Town is filled with things to do after the hike. If ALL in a car
agree to stay longer to enjoy Old Town it is up to you. The Railroad
Museum is $5 dollars; you can even get a tattoo!
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE
CONSIDERYOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver’s license), health card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
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. Note: This will not apply to this hike, which consists entirely of paved trails.
RISKS: None really. The 47 steps may be an issue. There is some annoying traffic noise where the trail parallels Interstate 5.
QUESTIONS: Call Jim or Gail Cutler 253-7437
RAIN OR HEAVY FOG CANCELS THE HIKE
MEETING TIME: 8:45- Leaving time 9:00
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take Highway 65 south and go west on Interstate 80. Take Interstate 5
south a couple miles south. Get off at the J Street/Old Town Sacramento
exit. Follow the sign to Old Town and go around to the entrance to the
parking structure across from the Railroad museum. This exit is very
easy. Park in the garage. REMEMBER where you park. Meet across the street in front of the Railroad Museum.
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