Winchester Trails Hike

Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025

DIFFICULTY: Moderate      We will start at Sugar Pine Ridge Park (formerly Winchester Park) and walk along a combination of paved and dirt/gravel trails through the Winchester Country Club community, returning to the park.

ELEVATION GAIN:  Starting elevation 1,800 ft.  Elevation gain: 650 ft.

HIKE DISTANCE:   Approximately 6 miles round trip.

PACE:  Moderate

GENERAL LOCATION:  Winchester Country Club, Meadow Vista, CA

DESCRIPTION:  Winchester has an unpaved perimeter trail, along with numerous paved trails.   We will walk along a undulating combination of these paths, enjoying views ranging from the local woodlands and community to the
coastal ranges/ Sierras. 

LUNCH:   For those wishing to go out, we will plan to go to a local dining
establishment called The Local Café, which features baked goods, sandwiches,and salads on their menu (along with coffee, tea, beer, and wine).

TRAVEL TIME:  30 minutes to Meadow Vista.   Five minutes drive from Sugar
Pine Ridge Park in Winchester to The Local Café, on Placer Hills Road in the
downtown area. Return time after lunch expected to be 2:00pm .   A $ 5.00 contribution to the driver is recommended.

HIKE LEADER/ SWEEP:  Tom Denzler (leader)/ Sweep TBD

SPECIAL NOTES:

     RESTROOMS:  Available at the park and at the restaurant  

     PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:
     1. Always bring drivers license, Health ID card, and emergency
          contact/phone information with you.     
     2. The dirt trail may have some damp spots, so having a change of shoes
          along with a plastic bag for dirty shoes may be advisable.
      3. Trekking poles may be useful for the dirt paths
      4. Water and a small snack are always good to have along.
      

QUESTIONS:   Tom Denzler   1-530-368-2564