Ancil Hoffman "Trail Mix Leaders Choice" 3-5 Miles Beg.-Int.

Title: Effie Yeaw Park Loop

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Type: Hike a loop

Cool Features: Lots of wild life, nice river views and of course YOU!

Description: We'll meet in the parking lot near the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and walk around the golf course and back to our beginning point. This is a leaders choice hike by Dick P. Dick is very familiar with the park and will select various routes to keep it interesting.

Best time to visit: All Year

Elevation Gain/Loss: Climb to 30 feet

Altitude at Trailhead: 52'

Terrain: Service Roads and Hiking Trails

Distance: 3 Miles

Difficulty Rating: Beginner "Rating Chart" (https://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/pages/Hike_Rating_Table/)

Fitness Level: Able to walk trails for an hour without rest.

Expected Duration: about 2 hours for the hike

Special Skills Necessary: Patience and practice.

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Where to meet you: (Please meet at Effie Yeaw Nature center Parking lot.

Depart: 5:00 pm at Effie Yeaw Nature center Parking lot
Type of travel: meet at trailhead

Things to bring: Willingness to up your fitness level. Ability to find your way if the group moves faster or slower than you.

Plus: Depending on weather conditions - 2 liters of Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Bug Repellent, Appropriate footwear for safe travel on the surfaces of the hike (Hiking Trail).

Membership Required: All adult participants must be Trail Mix members (http://files.meetup.com/1305526/Membership%20Application%202014.pdf). Minors are welcome when accompanied by their parent or guardian club member.

Event Fee: $0

Host donation: Members $0 Prospective members $3

Carpool Fee: $0

Fees: N/A

Permits: N/A

Dogs: No dogs please.

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Directions to Trailhead: See above link

Restrooms available: toilet available at trailhead

Event Guide Contact Info: Host -Gary 916.224.5535 or sacramentohikers@sbcglobal.net

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