LITTON TRAIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014

IMPORTANT NOTE:  This hike REQUIRES that you make an RSVP to the hike leader, Sue Geisler, if you are planning on attending.  This is due to the limited parking area and to inform our guide at the North Star Mining Museum of the number of people to expect on the tour.  RSVP via email to Sue at suehiker19@gmail.com by Wednesday, March 5th.  Sue will acknowledge your email with a confirmation email.  Thank you!


DIFFICULTY:  Easy

ELEVATION CHANGE:  131 feet.  Elevation start and finish --- 2500 feet

HIKE DISTANCE:  4 miles total --- in and out, not a loop hike

GENERAL LOCATION:  In the outskirts of Grass Valley.

DESCRIPTION:  This is a trail created by the Bear Yuba Land Trust (formerly called Nevada County Land Trust).  The Land Trust, a prominent family  (the Littons), and private donations all combined to make this trail a reality.  It is located in an urban greenbelt in the vicinity the Sierra College campus traversing a hillside with Ponderosa Pines, Madrone trees, Manzanita bushes, and other shrubbery.  Part of the trail is gravel, part pine needles-covered dirt, and part pavement.  After the hike, we will drive to the North Star Mining Museum and have lunch in Glenn Jones Park which is adjacent to the museum.  Afterwards we will enjoy a very special tour of the museum by Rolf, one of the outstanding volunteers, who has spent many, many hours restoring some of the old machinery associated with gold mining.  You will also see the world's largest Pelton wheel!!  The tour will last about an hour plus time to view the many exhibits.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:   1 hour driving time and approximately 40 miles one way.  Return time to Lincoln --- approximately 3:30 pm.  A donation of $6 is suggested for riders.
There is no fee for the museum, but a small donation is very much appreciated as this is a special tour just for our hiking group. Driving directions will be handed out the day of the hike as the parking area may change depending on the number of hikers and cars needed. 

HIKE LEADER:  Sue Geisler  SWEEP:  TBD

SPECIAL NOTES:
    FACILITIES:  We will stop at a  Burger King and/or Jack in the Box in Grass Valley to use their restrooms before reaching the trailhead.  There is also a bathroom in the museum.
    PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
       1)  Bring a copy of your ID (Driver's License), health card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when you hike.
       2)  If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
       3)  Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty boots after the hike.
       4)  Bring lunch and water.  On this hike, sturdy athletic shoes are fine, but hiking boots are also OK.  Trekking poles are not needed, but are always recommended!

RISKS:  There were none.

RAIN CANCELS THE HIKE --- BE SURE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE THE MORNING OF THE HIKE TO DETERMINE THE STATUS OF THE HIKE.

QUESTIONS:  Call Sue Geisler at (916) 408-1010.

MEETING TIME:  7:45 AM           LEAVING TIME:   8:00 AM

See prehike photos.