ELEVATION GAIN: Mostly flat with some small ups and downs
HIKE DISTANCE: 5 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: Folsom
DESCRIPTION: We will begin our hike at the Fish Hatchery.The Steelhead may be
coming up the ladder and
we’ll take a tour around the hatchery.Then, we will proceed upstream on the
American River Bike Trail (paved)
and adjacent dirt trails. It is a beautiful walk and there will be lots
of
birds.We will have
lunch at the picnic
tables at Willow Creek
SPECIAL NOTES:
(1)Bring ID, emergency contact name and number,
and health provider
(2)Always bring 2 pairs of shoes and plastic bag
to store muddy shoes
after hike.
(3)Bring lunch, water, layered clothing, and
trekking poles if you use
them.
(4)Bathroom facilities available at hatchery and
our lunch stop.
TRAVEL
TIME/DISTANCE: Approximately 40 minute
drive / 20 miles. Return time to Lincoln is
around 2:30
PM. Suggested donation to the driver is
$3.00.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Leader Ada Squires; Sweep-I need a volunteer
MEETING TIME:9:00
AM, leave at 9:15 am
QUESTIONS:Call Ada
at 543-3499
RAIN
CANCELS
Directions to
Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Exit on
Stoneridge
Left on
Twelve Bridges
Right on
Sierra College/Hazel (name change-same street)
Proceed
about 17 miles
Right on
Gold Country Blvd (at the light just after you cross the river)
Immediate
right into the fish hatchery
