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American
River Parkway – Rancho Cordova
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
DIFFICULTY:
Easy- Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN:
Flat hard packed earth and paved trails (some up and downs)
HIKE DISTANCE:
7 miles
GENERAL LOCATION:
Rancho Cordova
DESCRIPTION:
Starting in Sunrise Recreation Area off Sunrise Blvd. and proceed 4.0 miles west
along earth paths alongside Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, passing thru
Rossmore Bar to Hagan Community Park.
This is a generally remote path alongside the American River, and will
be out 4 miles in length. At the Park we will board a 1- ½ scale train
belonging to Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum for a short ride
to their picnic area. Following snack
break, we will again board the train back to the trail and proceed back to the
start on the same general route we came on; however, the return is about 3
miles. Single file paths and paved,
divided pathway along the south side of the American River. This is woodland along the river with lots of
oaks, pines, and willows. A suggested
$2.00 donation for the train ride to the SVLSRM which is a volunteer non-profit
organization.
For those wishing to travel just the first 4 miles out, we
will have those rest under the shady trees for about 1 hour and will arrange
for a shuttle back to the cars.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
40 miles \ 40 minutes travel each way. This
is a $3 driver donation. Detailed driving directions will be handed out to
all drivers
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:
Phil Huntingdale and Stephanie Huntingdale
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Restrooms are available at the start and mid break
stop.
PREPARATIONS 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. 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.
- Bring
hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellant, water, snack or lunch.
RISKS: Some bicycles
on paved trial, we need to stay to the left of the striped line on the trail.
WEATHER: Should be 90 during
hike. Heat, smoke, or rain on day of hike,
cancels hike.
RETURN
TIME:
Approximately 1:00 PM at OC Lodge.
QUESTIONS: Call Phil or Stephanie Huntingdale 916-408-1747
MEETING TIME: 7:15
in the Orchard Creek Parking lot - leaving time is 7:30 am.
PREHIKE PHOTOS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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