Wandering Wednesdays - Lake Natoma 12 Mile Loop Bluffs Hike.
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Wandering Wednesdays is heading to Loop Lake Natoma staying on single track trails as much as possible!
This week come hike with us on the beautiful bluffs above and single tracks Circling Lake Natoma.
The route is a 12 mile counter clockwise loop with 800' gain hike. This hike is Moderate to Hard based on the 12 mile length. Know your abilities for long hiking!
We will start at our regular spot at Sunset & Main, We'll start with the first few miles gradually going up Middle Ridge Trail to the rolling bluffs above the lake. We will follow the trail until it returns to lake level then back up to the bluffs above the dam where we'll head down and cross the water at Hazel and make our way towards Folsom on single track whenever possible.
At about 8 miles we'll stop at Karin's Bakery for lunch or you can bring your own if you don't want to purchase at Karin's Bakery.
Here is a Custom AllTrails Link we'll attempt to follow: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-lake-natoma-single-track-trail-loop-ecb2141?u=i&sh=hnvpqh
After lunch we'll continue through Old Town Folsom and cross the water on Rainbow Bridge then head back up on the bluffs passing the new Eagles Nest and return on single track back to the cars.
We will park at Sunset and Main. If that is full you can park in the Snowberry Creek Assembly Area aka Shadow Glen Riding Stables parking lot. From Sunset, turn left on Main then right into the first driveway marked Shadow Glen Riding Stables. Once you turn in make another right into the gated lot. Exit your car and walk the trail to the corner of Sunset and Main where some of us will also be parked. We will meet at the closed gate at the end of Main.
More info below.
Please RSVP if you are interested. PLEASE DO NOT BE A NO SHOW! We will meet at the end of Sunset Ave at Main Ave in Orangevale at 9:00 am. We will start the hike at 9:05 am.
No Dogs Please.
This hike is rain or shine unless it's dumping showers.
The weather this day is forecast cloudy with a high of 66 degrees
Things to bring; comfortable shoes, plenty of water, electrolytes, snacks and a lunch if you don't want to purchase at Karin's Bakery, appropriate clothes for the weather and a positive attitude ready for variations if needed! This hike will be about 5-6 hours +/- for 12 miles.
Note we will be walking a 20 to 25 minute mile.
If you are sick or have been near anybody who is sick please do not attend this hike. Keep everybody safe!
Wandering Wednesdays may alter hikes each week but will default to the Lake Natoma Bluffs unless otherwise posted. If you are a regular be sure to confirm the hike location and time weekly.
We follow the "Leave no trace only footprints" policy.
Text Jeff at 916-806-4977 if you have any questions. Happy Trails!!!