FABULOUS 40’s CHRISTMAS WALK

Thursday December 18, 2014

 

DIFFICULTY: Easy


ELEVATION GAIN:
Almost flat, with some broken sidewalks and tree roots


HIKE DISTANCE:
5 miles (loop)


GENERAL LOCATION:
In mid-town Sacramento in the Fabulous 40’s. 


DESCRIPTION:
The Fabulous 40’s neighborhood of Sacramento gets its name from both its location around 40th Street and Folsom Avenue and also the abundance of wonderful homes that are still in marvelous condition.

 

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  We will drive to the light-rail in Folsom which is approximately 30 minutes from Lincoln Hills.  We will take the light-rail and get off at the 39th Street stop, walk around the neighborhood between 43rd and 38th  and then have lunch at the 33rd Street Bistro at the corner of 33rd and Folsom Avenue and return on the light-rail.   This a wonderful old neighborhood in Sacramento that will be nicely decorated for Christmas.   Based on the length of the drive, a per person monetary contribution of $5 for gas would be appreciated --- to be given to the driver at beginning of drive. Detailed driving directions will be handed out to all drivers.


HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Joyce Clark/TBA


SPECIAL NOTES:

 

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: At the light-rail station in Folsom and at Mercy Hospital mid-way through the walk and at the restaurant.


PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
Since this is on sidewalks, hiking boots and hiking sticks are not necessary.  Bring water and money for the light-rail and lunch.   The cost of a one-way ticket for seniors is $1.25.

 

RISKS: Crossing streets.  Since this an easy walk it is open to members of the hiking club and any of their friends who are interested in the walk.


QUESTIONS:
call Joyce at 543-7993

 

MEETING TIME: 8:45, leave at 9:00