This hike is full and registration is closed.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 16th, 9:00am
Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn
About This Event: Come enjoy Big Hill Preserves and soak in the wildness of winter! You can feel the blue oak woodlands and Raccoon Creek watershed teaming with life as you meander along the trails. See how many migratory species you can spot that are only around this time of year. Take in the rushing Racoon Creek and the views from the top of Big Hill! It’s a truly special way to start a winter’s day!
Distance and difficulty: 5 miles+ and takes approximately 3-4 hours. It is a 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 for 5 + miles. Children under 7 years old may have difficulty. Sorry, no dogs are 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 a family. You can donate during registration, and we’re happy to accept cash or a check at the event in an envelope with your name written on it.
Registration:
- The deadline to sign up is 5pm on Thursday before the event unless the event fills first.
- You may only register yourself and members of your household. People outside of your household must register themselves.
- Space is limited! Please only register if you will be attending so that you don’t take a spot away from someone else.
- If you signed up and can no longer attend, please contact Elia by email.
Participants must sign a release of liability available here.
Please complete the online waiver before the event. One form per household. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
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.
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 and a list of what to bring 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 for which you are registered. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
