Lafayette Reservoir Hike (Half and Half) - 3 Mi., 400 Feet Elev. Gain
Details
Let's meet for a hike at the Lafayette Reservoir. This will include the lower paved trail for approximately the first half of the hike, and then we will switch over to the unpaved upper Rim Trail for the remainder. We will bypass Heart Attack Hill😊, but still have a hill or two, for a total elevation gain of approximately 400 feet.
Please be prepared for the distance, difficulty, and pace of this hike.
The Hike: Moderate
Length: Approximately 3 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 400 feet.
Duration: Approximately 1.25 hours.
Pace: Approximately 20 minute per mile or 3 mph.
Type: Loop.
Start Time: Out of courtesy to the group, we will leave within five minutes after the posted start time.
Shade/Sun: Approximately 40% shaded trail.
Break: Short regrouping break approximately halfway through the hike.
Difficulty: Moderate (Depending on your fitness level), with some steep sections.
Parking: Meters at $1.50/hour or $7.00 in lot. Maximum two hours if using metered parking, so if you don't think you can complete it in under two hours consider the $7.00 lot option
Facilities: At the beginning, and on the paved trail.
Bring water, hat, sunscreen, copy of the map. It's also a good idea to bring a small first-aid kit to any hike.
Dogs: Well behaved dogs allowed.
For everyone's safety, please keep your profile picture up to date and recognizable to join the hike. A head and shoulders pic are preferable.
Lafayette Reservoir Map: https://www.ebmud.com/application/files/2315/9354/2916/EB_Trailmap_3_Lafayette_Trails.pdf
Alltrails Trail Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/lafayette-reservoir-loop-0678ca2
• DO NOT attend if you are sick.
• Organizer is not responsible or liable for any injuries, any loss, etc.
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