Saturday, February 26, 2022
8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn
This special Open Preserve Day is for Placer Land Trust members to come out and enjoy our Big Hill Preserves on your own! 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 beautiful Raccoon Creek, and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and Sacramento Valley.
Some of the activities you might choose include:
- Enjoy a leisurely nature walk
- Go on a trail run
- Nature photography
- Have a picnic – down by the creek or up on a viewpoint
- Do yoga or meditate by the creek, under a tree, or at a viewpoint
- Get creative! Please plan your day accordingly so that you are back to the parking area by 12:30pm.
At registration, you’ll be asked to provide the cell phone number of the phone you will have with you that day.
All participants must sign a release of liability available here: Liability Waiver
You must bring the completed waiver with you. One form per household. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
This event is open to current Placer Land Trust members. A donation of any amount makes you a member for a year — click here to join today!
Registration is limited and on a first come basis. The deadline to sign up is 5pm on Thursday prior to the event, or when the event is full. You may register yourself and family members by adding their name(s) on the registration form.
What is not allowed at this event:
- Mountain bikes or other bikes
- Motorized vehicles
- Horses
- Dogs (unless service animals)
- No smoking, vaping, open flame, or firearms
General Safety Protcol:
Please thoroughly read the PLT Safety Guidelines. If you are not comfortable or able to comply with the safety guidelines, we respectfully ask that you do not sign up.
- Complete the LIABILITY WAIVER before arriving and bring it with you. It will be collected at the gate upon arrival. If you do not have the waiver you will not be allowed onto the property. One form per household. Children under 18 need parent signature.
- If you’ve had any flu-like or Covid-19 symptoms, fever or cough in the past 24 hours before the event, please stay home and join us another time.
- Parents are responsible for making sure their children follow safety guidelines.
- Bring personal hand sanitizer and a face covering for use when within 6’ of another person. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth and give others space.
- While on the trail, try to maintain at least a 4-foot distance from anyone not in your immediate household.
- Guests are expected to show respect for other hikers by following the safety procedures.
Important Information and Directions 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 and Harvego 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.
