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Hiking, Kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, newt spotting, city mural and Christmas walks, etc., etc.
Just people wanting to have fun in the great outdoors of Norcal and surrounding areas.
Our organizers and hosts are not guides or experts. We are everyday people who like to be active and enjoy ourselves with like-minded folks, so please be kind.
Please know your physical abilities and what you can and cannot hike. If you think a hike may be too challenging/strenuous for you, please find a less challenging hike.
NorCal Trail Trekkers is a non-professional social group. Only you can assess your abilities to attend a hike and are solely responsible for your safety and well-being. Please familiarize yourself with Meetup's Terms of Service. It is your responsibility to know your ability when signing up for a meetup. Please contact the hike organizer with any questions you may have.
By joining this group and being a member of it, you are agreeing to all terms set forth, which may change at anytime, and you are responsible for keeping abreast of them.
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American Canyon Trail Loop
American Canyon Trailhead, 3696 Sweetwater Trail, Cool, CA, USTemps forecasted during this event: Partly Cloudy, 73 °F - 79 °F
This approximately 6 mile trail has everything needed for a great day of exploration: rugged mountain canyons, beautiful streams, and a wide variety of plant and animal life. It is mostly wooded and shaded, and can be overgrown in spots. Because of its steep climb, this trail is considered strenuous. Long pants and sturdy footwear are recommended. Keep an eye out for poison oak and ticks. There is limited parking at the trailhead, but parking is available further down the road. Well behaved dogs that get along well with other dogs are welcome. Be aware of and responsible for your dog at all times. We will wait 5 mins before starting.
Let's meet in front of the American Canyon Trail sign.
3696 Sweetwater Trail, Cool, CA 95614
38.91339, -120.92697Bring water (and a snack if desired)
Please be considerate. If you don't plan to attend an event, cancel at least two hours before the start time.Unless I already know you, please have a recognizable photo when signing up for this hike.
The organizer of this Meet-Up event does not, in any way, claim to be a professional or otherwise licensed or certified to provide any services. By participating in any posted event, you are taking responsibility for your own safety.
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Hike among the redwoods in Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space
11th & P Street Open Parking Lot, P Street & 11th Street, Downtown, Sacramento, CA, USPLEASE NOTE
This hiking event is cross posted with "These Boots are Made for Hiking..." meetup group!!
SUMMARY
On this partial out and back, and loop hike in Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve near the coast in Sonoma County, we will hike among the second and third growth redwood and Douglas fir forest with scattered old growth redwoods, evergreen woodlands, and grassy meadows for about 9 miles with a cumulative elevation gain of about 2,000 feet via Monte Rio Redwoods Trail, River Mountain Rd, Monte Rio Rd, Madrone Trail (Eastside or Middle East Trail), Middle East Trail, Fern Springs Rd, Koarber Rd, Box Springs Rd, Monte Rio Rd, River Mountain Rd, and Monte Rio Redwoods Trail.MEETING TIMES AND PLACES
For carpooling, meet 7:30am at 11th and Pst parking lot in Downtown Sacramento.
Please pay carpool driver the current of gas per gallon, plus pitch in for parking fees if applicable.
For those meeting directly at the trailhead, meet 10:00am at Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead within Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve, and the address is 9610 Main St, Monte Rio, CA 95462. And there is an $8 parking fee, but if the parking lot is full, then park along Main St.HIKING INFORMATION AND ESSENTIALS
DIFFUCLTY: Intermediate to hard due to some steep hills.
DISTANCE: About 9 miles.ELEVATION: About 2,000 feet in comulative elevation gain.
ROUTE: Start at Monte Rio Redwoods Trailhead, then hike uphill on Monte Rio Redwoods Trail, then turn left and hike uphill on River Mountain Trail, then turn left and hike up and down on Monte Rio Rd, then turn left and hike on Madrone Trail, then keep to the left and hike down and up on the Middle East (or Eastside) Trail, then turn right and hike uphill on Fern Springs Rd, then turn left and hike gradually downhill on Koarber Rd to Sound of Music Overlook, then backtrack and hike gradually uphill on Koarber Rd, then turn left and hike up and down on Monte Rio(Box Springs) Rd, then keep to the right and hike up and down on Monte Rio Rd, then turn right and hike downhill on River Mountain Rd, then turn left and hike on Monte Rio Redwoods Trail back to the starting point. You can download and print an official map of Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve on the following link below, and can use AllTrails app to help stay on and locate trails and roads.
https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Microsites/Regional%20Parks/Documents/Visit/Maps/Monte-Rio-Redwoods-map.pdfESSENTIALS: Bring water, lunch/snacks, hiking shoes/boots, first aid kit, hiking poles if needed, sun protection (sunglasses, hats, etc), warm clothing in case of cold morning temperatures and fog, etc.
REFERENCE: Official information about hiking and other outdoor activities in Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space Preserve can be found on the following link; https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/monte-rio-redwoods-regional-park-and-preserve4 attendees
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