Arroyo Seco - Hike, wade, swim and scramble in the Arroyo Seco canyon
Details
This is a fun event!
DETAILS
This is a ~5 mile loop through the Arroyo Seco canyon. The river will be flowing so you will need to swim, wade and scramble over rocks to complete the hike. You must assume that everything you carry will get wet unless it's in a dry bag.
The first 2.5 miles we will hike on a dirt road with a gradual climb up to the trailhead near the downed bridge. From there we will descend into the creek and head back to the trailhead. This will require swimming short distances, wading and scrambling over rocks.
Note that we will be in the water quite a bit. There is no option for turning around once you pass the half mile point in the creek.
If we're lucky, we will see the resident otter.
IMPORTANT
- Please make sure are comfortable in water and able to swim 100+ yards or so at a time.
- You will need water shoes.
- It is recommended that you bring a dry bag for your personal stuff and a long sleeve (rash guard) shirt for the water to protect you from the sun. And of course water and a hat!
- There is a mandatory pre-trip call to coordinate carpooling etc. on April 13th @ 7 PM. Send me your email so I can add you to the call. If you do not attend the call, you will be removed from the trip
- Check your driving times before you RSVP.
- Keep track of the weather. The area can be 10 - 20 degrees warmer than the Bay Area.
PARKING
Park in the Arroyo Seco Trailhead Parking Lot. After entering the park area, continue past the recreational area, pass the campsite on the left and the parking lot is on the right.
HOW TO GET THERE
Google Maps are accurate. See link above. Note that the trailhead is about 18 miles south west of Greenfield.
BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTVITY (EITHER AS MEMBER OR AS GUEST) YOU ASSUME ALL RISK & DISCHARGE ORANIZERS OF ANY & ALL LIABILITY
Please read up on rules on our main club page, be on time at meeting point, meet at the meeting point shown, wear hiking shoes and bring water shoes and if possible a dry bag. By attending/ responding to this event you agree to all the disclaimers on our main club page and discharge organizers of all liability. Note that this is a CASUAL/ SOCIAL hiking group (not for either competitive hikers or weekend strollers) - as such the group accommodates to conditions and skill levels of participants to maintain reasonable pace (~2 - 2.5 miles/ hr) with stops.