Avery's Pond Trail Hike & Picnic Palooza!

Cosmic SoulSync Community Meetup: Hike & Picnic Palooza!** 🥾🥪🌌

I am really looking forward to meeting all of you in person.
**When**: Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM (don’t be a tardy comet, folks!)
**Where**: Avery’s Pond Trail, off Rattlesnake Rd, Newcastle, CA 95658 (near Loomis, CA)
**What**: A chill 2.5-mile out-and-back hike to Avery’s Pond, followed by a potluck picnic where we’ll munch, connect, and vibe like the cosmic tribe we are!
**Trail Deets** (because even galactic explorers need a star map): -
**Distance & Vibe**: 2.5 miles round-trip, easy like cruising through a nebula. It’s got a steep climb at the start (summon your inner space goat 🐐), but levels out around the pond for a breezy stroll. -
**Time**: About 57 minutes of hiking, unless you’re busy snapping turtle selfies or gazing at Folsom Lake’s sparkly shores. -
**Scenery**: Avery’s Pond, nestled by Folsom Lake, is a hotspot for birdwatching, turtle-spotting, and pure zen. Picnic tables await our post-hike feast—perfect for munching and debating the meaning of life. -
**Trail 411**: Popular for hiking, birding, and horseback riding, so expect some friendly Earthlings (and maybe a horse cameo). Dogs are welcome but must stay leashed—no interstellar pup zoomies! Open year-round, it’s always gorgeous, but watch for muddy patches if it’s been rainy (pack grippy shoes). -
**Sun Protection Alert**: It’s gonna be sunny, so
**wear a hat** (bonus points for cosmic flair) and
**slather on sunscreen** to keep your beautiful skin glowing, not roasting! -
**Parking FYI**: There’s a $12 parking fee at the trailhead (yep, nature’s got bills!). Want to save some cosmic coins? Check out the carpool plan below. -
**Pro Tip**: Plug “Avery’s Pond Trail, Newcastle, CA” into your GPS to zip to the trailhead off Rattlesnake Rd. Parking’s limited, so arrive early if you’re not carpooling.
**Carpool Plan** (because we’re thrifty): Wanna split that $12 parking fee? Meet me at **Raley’s off Douglas Blvd (3700 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA)** before **9:45 AM I am leaving at this time sharp** on July 12. We’ll carpool to the trailhead to keep costs low and vibes high. My car can fit **4, maybe 5 people** (if you’re cool with cozying up like asteroids in a belt).
**Text me at [916-934-9230]** if you’re down to carpool, and
**RSVP on the Meetup page** so I know who’s rolling with us. Gotta bail? Update your RSVP so we’re not searching for you like lost cosmonauts.
**Text me the morning of** to stay in the loop—I’ll be at the trailhead early, setting up the cosmic welcome mat.
**Picnic Plan**: After the hike, we’ll chill at the pond’s picnic tables for a potluck picnic. **Bring food to share if you’re feeling generous**, or pack your own lunch—either way, we’ll sit together, eat, and swap soul-syncing stories. Don’t forget a blanket, water, your hat, sunscreen, and your best cosmic banter!

**RSVP**: Go to our Meetup page to confirm you’re joining the event, and let me know if you’re carpooling in the notes area. Also, please text me if you're going the day before and the morning of the Event, and where you are meeting the group.

Update your RSVP if plans change so we don’t send a search party. Questions? Text me or comment below.

P.S. Hiking Newbies, you’re our kind of stardust! This hike’s super beginner-friendly, and we’re all about cosmic connections.

Prep your zen ahead of time with this chill beginner’s meditation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R61uLKZVD-Q 🌠
Let’s hike, munch, and sync our souls by the pond—hats on, sunscreen slathered, and vibes soaring!

See you there, you radiant space wanderers! 🚀 ---
Sorry for all the goofy cosmic sass talk, my AI (Grok) is set for Goofball 😎

Asking for $5 Donation to help pay for the Meetup website cost and Zoom Cost

Zelle: Linda Galyean (916-934-9230)
Paypal ChefLindaG@gmail.com