Hike to Cool Deli
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: 1000 feet. Trail is nicely sloped so that there are no long steep stretches.
HIKE DISTANCE: 7 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Trailhead near the confluence of the Middle and South Forks of the American River at “No Hands Bridge”
DESCRIPTION: The
trail goes through many different vegetation types. We’ll see two
beautiful little water falls that are easy to cross. The trail
ends in a broad meadow at the historic town of Cool, where we will have
lunch. The return will be on the same trail with a different
perspective of the terrain. There is one major overlook of the
Middle Fork of the American River along the way.
LUNCH: We will have lunch at the Cool Deli when we are half way through the hike so bring some $.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
Travel time to the trailhead is approximately 35 minutes. Return
to Lincoln Hills around 2 PM. A contribution of $3.00 to the
driver is recommended.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Ada Squires/TBD
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: The bathroom stop will be in Auburn at the Save Mart.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
Old hiking boots because they may get muddy and layered clothing.
Wear long pants and shirt sleeves not only because it may be cold but
also because of poison oak along the trail.
RISKS: Possible mud and poison oak.
QUESTIONS: Call Ada Squires at 543-3499
MEETING TIME: 8:45am – leave for hike at 9am. This should leave plenty of time for you to vote before we hike.
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