Summer Solstice 8x8 - First 8 Mile Hike at Fall Creek, Felton

Let's celebrate the longest day of the year! Friday, June 20, 2025
In celebration of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, join a group of happy hikers on two hikes, ~8 miles each, in two beautiful State Parks: Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell and Nisene Marks. Sign up for one or both, separately.

First 8 Mile Hike at Fall Creek: We'll start the day at 8:00am with a trail that is a bit more than 8 miles in the beauty of Fall Creek. Our route is a fun but challenging hike with approximately 1500 ft total elevation gain (miles and elevation gain are estimates).

Our route on AllTrails. It's a lazy figure eight kind of route: Fall Creek Trail - Fall Creek South Fork - Cape Horn - Fall Creek - S-Cape - Ridge - Truck - Big Ben - Fall Creek - Fall Creek North Fork - Fall Creek Trail. Covered by the shade of the Redwoods, we get the most sun on Ridge & Truck Trail. We'll enjoy the peaceful sound of water for much of the hike.

Be prepared: Hiking shoes that you don't mind getting wet and have excellent tread are a must. Remember to bring plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and any other items you'll need on a hike of this distance and elevation gain.

Start and Finish Together: We hike at a quick pace of 2.5 to 2.8 miles per hour, pausing at all junctions and creek crossings to make sure the group stays together and no one gets left behind.

Parking: No fee for parking and no dogs allowed on these trails.

When we've returned to our starting point, we'll regroup in the parking lot before (hopefully) beating Friday traffic on Hwy 1 South to Nisene Marks for our second 8 mile hike! Sign up for Nisene Marks in a separate event.

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