THE HIKE. On Sunday, we'll venture forth to Bassi Falls. Since my last
visit many years ago, the Forest Service has improved the dirt road,
so that most cars can drive all the way to the trailhead. The walking
distance will be 1.2 miles round trip, all on trail, with minimal
elevation gain. The altitude there is 5400 feet. We'll take a long lunch
break, with a soul-filling siesta.
PREPARATIONS. The forecast calls for nice weather . However local
afternoon thundershowers are always a possibility this time of year. It
would be a good idea to bring rain gear of some kind. A large plastic
garbage sack, with precut holes for the neck and arms will work; it
weighs very little, and takes up very little space in your rucksack or
fanny-pack.
There may be mosquitos; so bring insect repellant. I can't guarantee
the cleanliness of the creek water; so it would be a good idea to bring
at least a quart of drinking water, along with your lunch.
Other things to bring: sturdy comfortable footwear, TP, sunglasses,
sunscreen, walking stick or hiking pole(s), optional hat, optional camera.
CARPOOL INFO. We'll depart from the Nimbus Winery Shopping
Center parking lot at 9:30 AM. Starting from Sacramento, go East on
I-50. Take the Hazel exit, and turn right (South). As soon a possible,
get into the left turn lane, and then turn left. Then, as soon as
possible, turn left into the shopping center parking lot. I drive a
white Subaru Outback station wagon. RSVP to
wimpehiker@yahoo.com
if you plan to join us. When everyone arrives, we can leave immediately,
even if it's a few minutes early. If nobody RSVPs, I won't stop there.
LINK. tinyurl.com/6q88b7
Waterfallswest gives driving directions, general info, and photos.
The driving time should be approximately 70 minutes each way.
visit many years ago, the Forest Service has improved the dirt road,
so that most cars can drive all the way to the trailhead. The walking
distance will be 1.2 miles round trip, all on trail, with minimal
elevation gain. The altitude there is 5400 feet. We'll take a long lunch
break, with a soul-filling siesta.
PREPARATIONS. The forecast calls for nice weather . However local
afternoon thundershowers are always a possibility this time of year. It
would be a good idea to bring rain gear of some kind. A large plastic
garbage sack, with precut holes for the neck and arms will work; it
weighs very little, and takes up very little space in your rucksack or
fanny-pack.
There may be mosquitos; so bring insect repellant. I can't guarantee
the cleanliness of the creek water; so it would be a good idea to bring
at least a quart of drinking water, along with your lunch.
Other things to bring: sturdy comfortable footwear, TP, sunglasses,
sunscreen, walking stick or hiking pole(s), optional hat, optional camera.
CARPOOL INFO. We'll depart from the Nimbus Winery Shopping
Center parking lot at 9:30 AM. Starting from Sacramento, go East on
I-50. Take the Hazel exit, and turn right (South). As soon a possible,
get into the left turn lane, and then turn left. Then, as soon as
possible, turn left into the shopping center parking lot. I drive a
white Subaru Outback station wagon. RSVP to
wimpehiker@yahoo.com
if you plan to join us. When everyone arrives, we can leave immediately,
even if it's a few minutes early. If nobody RSVPs, I won't stop there.
LINK. tinyurl.com/6q88b7
Waterfallswest gives driving directions, general info, and photos.
The driving time should be approximately 70 minutes each way.
