Stevens Trail
Thursday, May 18, 2017
DIFFICULTY:
Moderarte/Strenuous .
ELEVATION GAIN: Beginning elevation
2300 feet, lowest elevation 1200 feet at riverside (total gain 1100 feet)
HIKE DISTANCE: 9 miles round trip
GENERAL LOCATION: Colfax – off I-80 east
of Auburn
DESCRIPTION: The Stevens Trail, named
a National Historic Trail in 2002, is one of the greatest hikes in our area. It
is 9 miles with over 1100 feet net elevation gain with the downward portion of
the hike at the beginning. While the descent and ascent is mostly gradual there
are some steep sections with a number of high step-ups or step-downs. Part of
the trail (maybe 3 miles) is cut into the steep side of the river canyon and
there is a precipitous drop-off on one side--so this hike is not good for a
person with vertigo problems. Most of the trail is single track with superb
views of the North Fork of the American River. We will eat our bag lunch at the river’s edge.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Travel time about 45
minutes (25 miles). Suggested donation to driver $4. Expected return
to Lincoln Hills about 3:30 PM.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Darlynne Giorgi/Art McGrath
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: No bathrooms at the trailhead. We will stop at a McDonald’s at
the exit from I-80
PREPARATION FOR HIKE: Refer to Standard Hiking Equipment Guidelines in
“Hike information and Guidelines” on the website. Trekking
poles are recomnended .
RISKS: Some poison oak has
been noted as well as some flies. Bring insect repellent with high content of
DEET.
QUESTIONS: Call Darlynne at 916-768-0284
Rain on hike day or day before will cancel hike due to steep narrow trail
MEETING TIME: 8:00 AM. We leave
at 8:15 AM
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
PHOTOS FROM THE LAST STEVENS TRAIL HIKE
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