NEW YORK TRAIL IN EL DORADO HILLS

Tuesday December 29, 2009

 
DIFFICULTY: Easy–

HIKE DISTANCE:  3-4 miles roundtrip on a slightly rugged trail – no

significant elevation gain

GENERAL LOCATION: In El Dorado Hills on Francisco Drive. 

DESCRIPTION:  This hiking trail is situated in approximately 28 acres of New York Creek Nature Area.  It is maintained by the El Dorado Parks District.  It

provides botanical settings and views of native wildlife along the small New

York Creek.  We will also cross over to Fairchild Park where there is a very

interesting Indian Grinding Rock.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:   The New York Trail is about 25 miles from Lincoln Hills outside of Folsom off Green Valley Road.  Based on the length of the drive, a per person monetary contribution of $4 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:    Hike will be cancelled if there is significant rain or mud. 

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: No restrooms are available at the location but there is a nearby McDonalds to make a pit-stop.

PREPARATION FOR HIKE: Since this is on fairly level ground, hiking boots and hiking sticks are not necessary but an option.   Afterwards we will eat lunch at a local Folsom restaurant.

QUESTIONS: call Joyce at 543-7993

 MEETING TIME: 9:15, leave at 9:30 am.