Date & Time: Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:00am
Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn
About this event:
Let our Geologist docents take you on a special hike focusing on the geology and hydrology of the foothills. You’ll learn about the amazing and abundant rock formations on our preserve and how the landscape was shaped over time. This hike has become one of our most popular activities and fills up fast!
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 people interested in learning more about geology and can hike the distance at a slow to moderate pace. Not recommended for children under 7 years old. Sorry, no dogs allowed unless they are service animals (due to the potential conflicts with livestock and wildlife).
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 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:
- You may only register yourself and members of your household.
- People outside of your household must register themselves.
- Deadline to sign up is 5pm on Tuesday prior to the event (unless the event fills first.)
- Space is limited! Please only register if you will be attending so that you don’t take a spot away from someone else.
- Only registered guests are allowed to attend.
- If you signed up and can no longer attend, please contact Elia by email.
Participants must sign a release of liability available here. Please print and bring it with you the day of the event. One form per household. Parent signature is required for children under 18.
This activity is a wilderness outing in a natural setting. There is a porta-potty on-site near a few picnic benches, but there or water on site, so please come prepared. PLT reserves the right to cancel an event in cases of extreme weather, bad air quality, rain, or other conditions beyond our control. Heavy rain will cancel the event.
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.
