Nimbus Fish Hatchery to Fair Oaks Bridge

Thursday January 28, 2010

DIFFICULTY: Easy

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 and proceed downstream on the American River Bike Trail (paved) and adjacent dirt trails. It is a beautiful walk and there will be lots of birds.  Our destination will be the walking bridge that crosses the river at Fair Oaks.  If the trail is not too muddy on the other side of the bridge, we will climb a short distance to an overlook.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  Approximately 40 minute drive / 20 miles.  Return time to Lincoln is around 1:00 PM.  Suggested donation to the driver is $3.00.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Leader Ada Squires; Sweep TBD

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Bathrooms at the Trail Head.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE: Tennis shoes, layered clothing appropriate for the weather and a snack and water.  We should be home in time for lunch in Lincoln Hills.

RISKS: None

WEATHER:  Rain Cancels

QUESTIONS: Call Ada Squires at 543-3499

MEETING TIME:  8:15 AM, leave at 8:30