Date & Time: Saturday, May 7 at 8:30am
Location: Big Hill Preserves, North Auburn
This outing at our Big Hill Preserves is a special event geared for photography folks to explore an area in the foothills where you would not otherwise have access. The outing will be led by our trained Docents, but will be a bit different than our normal hike events. The pace will be slower, and distance shorter, to provide an opportunity for photographers to find that perfect shot. The event will provide a variety of photo opportunities, including creekside, various rock formations, oak woodland panoramas, elevated viewpoints, and the potential for spring wildflowers.
Distance and difficulty: 2-3 miles and takes approximately 3-4 hours at a casual pace and making plenty of stops. This event will have moderate downhill and uphill travel along the trail with areas of uneven terrain and footing.
Who should attend: This outing is for photographers who can walk the distance at a slower casual pace, making stops along the way for taking pictures. Not recommended for children under 12 years old. Sorry, no dogs allowed unless they are service animals (due to the potential conflicts with livestock and wildlife).
Cost: This is a free event; however, donations help make these activities possible! Plus, your donation of any size makes you, and everyone in your household, a Placer Land Trust member for one year. We suggest a donation of $10 per person (or $25 for family) made online when 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.
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 Thursday 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.
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 that you are registered for. Trespassers will be prosecuted.
