Robert Louis Stevenson State Park – Table Rock Trail

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

DIFICULTY:  Moderate

ELEVATION GAIN:  500 Ft.

HIKE DISTANCE:  5 Miles - Return

GENERAL LOCATION:  7 Miles North of Calistoga, CA off Hwy. 29

DESCRIPTION:   The Table Rock trail is a rough trail incorporating an abandoned utility road and a narrow path to reach Table Rock where we will stop for lunch overlooking the Napa Valley. This trail provides many scenic views. After hiking about a mile, the trail tops a ridge where you can look down on our destination.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  123 miles – 3 hrs. We will take a break at Yountville (98 miles).  Driver donation should be $18.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Steve and Jill Valeriote

SPECIAL NOTES: We may stop for dinner on the way home, so bring money for dinner

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:   No Restrooms available in the parking area

PREPARATION FOR HIKE:  

1)  IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR 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.
        4)  Bring lunch, water, hiking boots, gloves, and warm & layered clothing if windy or cold weather, and trekking poles are recommended, but not required.  Be sure to bring at least 2 to 3 quarts of water, if the day is predicted to be warm.

RAIN CANCEL THE HIKE!

QUESTIONS:  Contact Steve or Jill at 408-5506

MEETING TIME: 6:50 AM, depart at 7 AM .