Let's Hike - - Calaveras Big Trees SP in the Spring

We will begin our hike at the South Grove Trail head. We'll wander thru the forest and skirt a meadow before crossing the footbridge at Beaver Creek. We will do Bradley Grove (2.5 m loop) then head straight out to the Big Boy Agazziz tree, the largest in the park. Dogwoods should be abundent!

The hike will be approximately 5 to 6 miles in distance with 750 +/- feet of climbing. I do recommend as you are exiting the park, if time permits, that you stop at the Visitors Center and tour the North Grove.

The Calaveras Big Trees web-site has a wonderful trail guide for the South Grove.

• MEET-UP LOCATION:

We will meet at the South Grove Trail head. Boots on the ground & ready to go. Be respectful of your fellow hikers!

• WHAT TO BRING:

Water, munchies/lunch, sturdy trail shoes or boots, trekking poles (highly recommended ), sunscreen, bug spray, and WATER.

• IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

$10.00 entry fee per vehicle ( maybe a $1.00 discount for Seniors), or State Park Pass.
No dogs, please. Dogs are not allowed on the trails within the Park.
Restrooms are available at entrance and at trail head.

If anyone wants to carpool from Jackson, meet at Raleys at 8:00am. A gas donation of $5/hr of drive time is appreciated for your driver.