Day Hike (1B) Clementine Trail to Lake Clementine (Placer Group)

Join the Sierra Club Placer Group on Sunday, January 25, for a day hike in the Auburn State Recreation Area. We'll be hiking out and back along the Clementine Trail to Lake Clementine. This 4.4-mile hike is suitable for those new to hiking or those who just want a casual hike on a well-maintained trail. The pace of the hike will be on the slower side of moderate along varied terrain, including gravel, dirt, rocks, and poison oak along the sides of the trail. We will hike above a section of the North Fork of the American River and pass under the Foresthill Bridge, arriving at the Lake Clementine Dam (our turnaround point) for a short snack break. Wildlife sightings are possible. The trail has some exposure with limited shade in spots, so sunscreen is recommended. Well-behaved dogs on leash and under control at all times are OK. Rest breaks will be taken as needed. We estimate it will take 2.5-3 hours at a moderate pace. [Optional lunch stop in Auburn following the hike.] More than a light rain cancels. Hike stats: 4.4 miles, elevation gain 682 feet from a base elevation of approximately 584 feet.

Bring: Sturdy Boots or hiking shoes are recommended. Bring the essentials, including water, snacks, sunscreen, and layers for changeable temperatures. Also $$ for carpool. (Note: Recommended carpool reimbursement rate is up to $7.00 per hour per carpool participant, or whatever you and your driver agree to.)

Sierra Club Medical/Waiver Forms: Fill out and bring this emergency medical form: [https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt](https://tinyurl.com/ycy985mt). Leader will check to make sure you have a completed form, then you'll carry it with you in your pack. Each participant will also be required to sign the Sierra Club Sign-In & Waiver Form at the trailhead or meetup location.

The hike is limited to 30 participants. Leaders: Aileen Allison-Zarea and Trish Kness. Please communicate via the MeetUp app with any questions.

Carpooling - Meet at 7:30 AM at Taylor Road Park-n-Ride (adjacent to Golfland-Sunsplash). Vehicles will depart by 7:45 a.m.

Trailhead: For those meeting at the trailhead, meet at approximately 8:15 AM. Hike to start around 8:30 am.

Link to Hike:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/clementine-trail-to-clarks-pool

Notes: Parking is limited and requires a $10 fee or a California State Parks Pass. Annual passes are available to borrow from local libraries. There is a small parking lot just past the park kiosk across the river on Foresthill Road, roadside parking just before the park kiosk, and free/limited roadside parking off HWY 49 after the confluence bridge crossing.

Signup Restrictions: If you are feeling sick or have been exposed to someone who has recently (within the past 5 days) been sick from or tested positive for COVID-19, please do not join this trip.
Also, please do not sign up for this outing if you: (1) are not committed to attending as space is limited, or (2) have disabled your Meet-Up email, in whole or in part. (We need to be able to communicate with RSVPs collectively and individually.) If your Meet-Up settings do not allow us to use the Meet-Up email system as indicated, your RSVP will not be accepted.