Wendell T. Robie Trail

THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011

DIFFICULTY:  Strenuous

ELEVATION:  Starting at 1500 feet  -- elevation gain 600 feet (4 times, so total climb is 2400 feet)

HIKE DISTANCE:  7.9 miles

GENERAL LOCATION:   Near the town of Cool

DESCRIPTION:  This hike is in a different area above the Middle Fork of the American River - on the opposite side of the river from Rucka-Chucky.  The trail climbs moderately steeply, drops, then climbs again and drops again, so the round trip consistes of 4 600 foot climbs.  Most of the hike is in forest - there are a few vistas of the Middle Fork.  The trail passes several old mining areas, a beautiful rock wall, and about 4 small waterfalls, where there are non-challenging stream crossings.  The surface of the trail is mostly dirt and leaves.  The trail ends at Canyon Creek, where we will have lunch by the creekside.  

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  about 1 hour driving time and  33 miles one way.  Suggested donation to drivers is $6.  

Return time to Lincoln should be about 3 PM.  Driving directions -- see below and print before the hike, if driving.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  David Wood/TBD

SPECIAL NOTES:

      FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  None.  Bring kleenex.

      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 way home.
        4) Bring lunch and water. It is recommended to bring trekking poles.  

      RISKS:  Poison oak.  Also, bring mosquito repellant.

QUESTIONS:  Call David Wood at 408-7562.

RAIN CANCELS HIKE - as does 100 degree weather

MEETING TIME:  7:15 AM; LEAVING TIME: 7:30 AM