Lafayette Reservoir Hike (Half and Half) - 3.25 Mi., 400 Feet Elev. Gain
Details
Let's meet for a relaxed paced hike at the Lafayette Reservoir. This will include the lower paved trail for the first half of the hike, then we will switch over to enjoy beautiful views from above on the unpaved upper Rim Trail for the remainder of the hike. We will bypass Heart Attack Hill😊, but still have a hill or two, for a total elevation gain of approximately 400 feet, which occurs in the transition between the paved trail and the upper Rim Trail.
Please be prepared for the distance, difficulty, and pace of this hike.
The Hike: Moderate
Length: Approximately 3.25 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 400 feet. The majority of the elev. gain occurs in the transition between the paved trail and the upper Rim Trail.
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 of the posted start time.
Shade/Sun: Approximately 60% 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 along 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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