Edwards Crossing to Secret Yuba Cove

Thursday, June 24, 2010

DIFFICULTY: Moderately strenuous; trail is rocky and narrow in places, with some steep drop-offs on one side.

ELEVATION GAIN: Hike starts at about 2000 ft.  Net gain, with several ups and downs, is 500 ft.

HIKE DISTANCE: 7 1/2 miles (out and back)

GENERAL LOCATION: South Fork Yuba River, north of Nevada City

DESCRIPTION:  Hike travels along the south side of the South Yuba River. The trail is mostly shaded, passing in and out of shady forest of canyon live oak, California bay laurel, Douglas fir, and large-leaf maple. At times the trail opens onto rocky cliffs with great views of the river below.  Lunch will be at a sandy cove among water-smoothed rocks at the river’s edge.  A great swimming site if the weather is hot.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Lincoln Hills.  Distance – approximately 48 miles. Based on the length of the drive, a monetary contribution of $9 for gas would be appreciated - to be given to driver at beginning of drive.  Expect to return to Lincoln by 4 PM.  Detailed driving directions will be handed out to all drivers.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Monique Wood/David Wood

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Port-a-John at the trailhead

PREPARATION FOR HIKE: Refer to #8 – Standard Hiking Equipment, and #9 - Guidelines for Hiking.  See “Rules” page on web site.  Bring lunch and pleanty of water.

RISKS: Rocky spots, with steep drop-offs – hiking poles strongly recommended.  There is poison oak close to the trail.

QUESTIONS: call David or Monique at 408-7562