Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail

- California Trail Days -

On April 26th, as part of California Trail Days, rangers will lead a hike along the newest stretch of trail. This is a great chance to see a new spot, learn about the natural history of the area, and admire all the work completed by the combined efforts of EBMUD Rangers and the Mokelumne Trailbuster volunteers

In Search of California's Gold Trails Day Hike

WHERE: Campo Seco Staging Area (see directions below)

WHEN:  April 26, 2008 9:00 AM-3:00 PM 

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

As a precaution we request a daytime phone # so that in an emergency if we have to cancel the tour we can contact those with reservations. Email Steve Diers at sdiers@ebmud.com  or call 209-772-8260. There is no charge for this event.

ACTIVITIES: We will carpool from Campo Seco Staging Area to a location near Penn Mine to minimize vehicle usage. From the Campo Seco Staging Area we will hike west towards Camanche. This is your chance to be part of the dedication for3 ½ miles of the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail that was recently completed and is open for use! When the last mile is completed, trail users will be able to go from Camanche South Shore Staging Area to the Campo Seco Staging Area and there will be 23 miles of contiguous MCCT on EBMUD lands! We will start our trek by hiking west to Vista Dos Lagos, then onto the Campo Seco BLM lands, next onto a portion of the Campo Seco Ditch and ending near Penn Mine. We will then carpool back to the Campo Seco Staging Area.  Marvel at the feats of the “hard rock gophers” (miners) in their search for gold, the stone retaining walls built by the Mokelumne Trailbuster Volunteers and the vistas from the trail! Bring your camera.  This is a moderate 6 mile hike.

BRING:  Please bring a bag lunch, plenty of water (½ gallon per person), backpack, sunscreen and insect repellent. No pets or alcoholic beverages please

RSVP:  Steve Diers at sdiers@ebmud.com or (209) 772-8260.  This information will be used to tailor the project to accommodate the number of volunteers.

MINORS:  Not recommended for youth under 7 ½ years of age. Those under 18 must have written permission from a parent or guardian, and an adult must accompany those under 16.

NOTE: You may encounter poison oak. Please take the appropriate precautions

INFORMATION:  Call Steve Diers @ (209) 772-8260 - there is no charge for this event.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPO SECO:

From Highway 12 in Valley Springs go north 1 block at the four-way stop.

Turn right on Daphne Street (Daphne Street becomes Paloma Road). Go 2.5 miles.

Turn left on Campo Seco Road and go 0.7 miles.