Bidwell Park – Chico
Yahi Trail
Thursday, November 11th 2010
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: 200’
HIKE DISTANCE: 8 Mile loop
GENERAL LOCATION: Eastern area of Bidwell Park, Chico, CA
DESCRIPTION: The
Yahi Trail is named after an native tribe which lived in the area until
1911 when the last surviving member, Ishi, left his hiding place and
gave himself up. The trail follows Big Chico Creek eastward from
Horseshoe Lake to the eastern edge of Bidwell Park. Very interesting
many layered TUSCAN formation made up of volcanic mudflows from between
1 and 4 million years ago.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: 2 Hrs./ 80 Miles – This is a $12 ride. We will stop in Oroville for a rest break.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Steve & Jill Valeriote
SPECIAL NOTES: The trail is rocky in some areas.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Portable toilets along the trail.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE: Layered clothing, water bottles, hiking boots, Lunch & money for dinner on the way home.
RISKS: None
QUESTIONS: Steve or Jill Valeriote - 916-408-5506
MEETING TIME: 7:30AM – Depart at 7:45 AM
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