August 28 — Sunrise hike at Big Hill Preserves
Date & Time: Saturday, August 28 at 6:30am
Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn
Beat the heat and join us for our inaugural Sunrise hike! For you early birds that have been itching to hike before it gets hot, this event is for you. We’ll begin just as the sun comes up and should be done before 11am.
Distance and difficulty: 4 miles+ and takes approximately 3-4 hours. It is an easy to moderate hike with some rough terrain and an elevation gain of around 500 ft.
Who should attend: This hike is for anyone who can hike the distance at a slow to moderate pace. Children under 7 years old may have difficulty. Sorry, no dogs allowed unless they are service animals (due to the potential conflicts with livestock and wildlife).
This is a free event; however, donations help make these activities possible! We suggest a donation of $10 per person (or $25 for family) made online after you register for the event. We can also accept checks at the event, or cash in an envelope with your name written on the envelope.
About Taylor Ranch / Big Hill Preserves:
These preserves protect critical unfragmented oak woodlands in the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds, and are part of one of the last relatively “wild” areas in western Placer County. The trails on these preserves meander past spectacular rock formations, the gently flowing Raccoon Creek, and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley. Learn more about this beautiful preserve here.
The deadline to sign up is 5pm on Thursday prior to the event, or when the event is full. Space is limited and our events typically fill up. Please only register if you will be attending so that you don’t take a spot away from someone else. You may register yourself and other members of your immediate household by adding their name(s) on the registration form, but if there are more than 5 people please contact our office before registering to see if we can accommodate you. Any people outside of your household must register themselves. If you sign up and can no longer attend, please contact Janet in our office at 530-887-9222 or by email.
Participants must sign a release of liability available here: Liability Waiver
Please print and bring it with you. One form per household. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
This activity is a wilderness outing in a natural setting. PLT reserves the right to cancel an event in cases of extreme weather, bad air quality, rain, or other conditions beyond our control.
Directions to the Preserve will be emailed after registration. Check your spam folder if you do not receive the email within 15 minutes of registering.
Important Note: Our Big Hill, Harvego and Laursen Preserves, including the roads surrounding them, are not open to the public. Please help us respect the neighborhoods around these preserves by only visiting during scheduled guided activities that you are registered for. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
