CONFLUENCE LOOP HIKE
Tuesday February 22, 2011
DIFICULTY: moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: 500 feet
HIKE DISTANCE: 5 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA) - near the town of Auburn
DESCRIPTION:
This hike combines a number of trails along the North Fork of the
American River. We start near the ASRA Park Headquarters and
descend to nthe Western States trail, which we follow to the Mountain
Quarries Railroad Bridge (a.k.a. "No Hands Bridge") at the confluence
of the North Fork and Middle Fork. This trail partially follows
the old railroad right-of-way that led from the old Mountain Quarry on
the Middle Fork to the main railhead in Auburn. We can see
evidence of the railroad artifacts, such as old bridge abutments.
From there we preceed uphill to the Stagecoach Trail. The
Stagecoach Trail was once the main artery between Auburn and the gold
mining settlements of Yankee Jim and Iowa Hill. From this trail
we intersect the Manzanita Trail, and return to our starting
point.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: 1/2 hour return to Lincoln about 3. This is a $3 ride.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: David/Monique Wood
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Limited access bathroom at ASRA headquarters.
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 when you 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. and water. We will lunch on the trail. Hiking poles are always recommended.
QUESTIONS: Call David or Monique at 408-7562
MEETING TIME: 9:00, leave at 9:15
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