Stagecoach Trail

Tuesday Aug 18, 2015

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

ELEVATION GAIN: 800 feet. - total climb 1200 feet

HIKE DISTANCE: 4.6 miles --- loop

GENERAL LOCATION: Auburn State Recreation Area --- 3 1/2 miles from the city of Auburn

DESCRIPTION: The first 1/4 mile has the steepest gradient, but affords great views of the North Fork of the American River.  The trail gains 800 feet in 2 miles.  The different branches of the trail differ greatly in difficulty - we hike on Stagecoach Trail, Upper Stagecoach Trail, Flood Trail, and Mossy Branch Trail.  Some are a bit rocky; many are relatively easy with short ups and downs, but there are also fairly steep ups and downs  There is a large variety of topography. Along most of the trail we will have lots of opportunity to view the features of the confluence area: North and Middle Forks of the American River, the Foresthill Bridge, and other bridges.  Bring a snack - we will be home by lunchtime.

This is a relatively short hike.  We are leaving early and should be done before it gets too hot.  

Note:  We have not prehiked this trail - it was last hiked in 2012.  Who knows what might await us?

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Travel time is 35 minutes.  The distance is 15 miles.  Suggested donation to the driver is $3.  

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:   David Wood/Monique Wood   Call 408-7562 if you have questions.

SPECIAL NOTES:

FACILITIES AVAILABLE: At the trailhead.

     PREPARATION FOR HIKE:  
        1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING.
        2)  Bring a copy of your ID, health card info, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you on the hike.
        3)  Always bring a change of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy boots after the hike so you don’t get your driver's car dirty.
        4)  Bring a snack, water, hiking boots, and ayered clothing for the cold weather.  Trekking polesare recommended for some difficult parts of the trail - but no water crossings..

MEETING TIME: 7:00 AM.  We leave at 7:15 AM.