Lake Spaulding via Pioneer Trail
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
DIFFICULTY: Moderate. There is a significant elevation gain but the hike is relatively short and mostly shaded, except at the upper end.
ELEVATION GAIN: Starting elev 4500 feet. Highest elev 5200 feet. Lake Spaulding overlook 5100 feet.
HIKE DISTANCE: 6 miles total, up and back down, not a loop hike.
DESCRIPTION: This
is the uppermost 3-mile Segment 4 of the 25-mile Pioneer Trail. Start
on the Pioneer Trail at Langs Crossing of the South Yuba River on
Bowman Lake Road and ascend 700 feet in 2.2 miles to the intersection
with the Spaulding Lake Trail. Then hike 0.8 miles on the Spaulding
Lake Trail to an overlook of the lake for lunch or snack. For more
info:
www.sierraoutdoorrecreation.com/Members/Trails/Pioneer_Trail_04_Bear_River_to_Lake_Spaulding.cfm
LUNCH: Early lunch or snack at an overlook of Spaulding Lake.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
Approximately 75 minute drive and 60 miles. Return time to Lincoln mid
afternoon. A donation of $9 is suggested for riders. Copies of these
directions will be handed out to all drivers.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Leader Dan Cortinovis. Sweep Wilma Cortinovis.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Two pit toilets at Sierra Discovery Trail parking lot, one mile before reaching Pioneer Trail trailhead at the South Yuba River.
PREPARATIONS 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 two pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your
muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike. Do not get your driver's
car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
4. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snack
RISKS:
There is not much poison oak. Rattlesnakes inhabit the area. Mosquitos
are common but less prevalent in dry weather. Occasionally, PG&E
releases water from the Fuller Lake Canal spillway, which could flood
the trail. This occurred on last year’s hike, but is less likely in a
dry year. There is an alternative lunch spot if the trail is closed.
RAIN CANCELS HIKE.
QUESTIONS: Call Dan Cortinovis at 925-262-7345
MEETING TIME: 7:30 AM in the Orchard Creek Parking Lot – Leaving time is 7:45 AM
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Photos from Previous Hike
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