Hike 1 or 2 hikes! Hike 1 is a slow paced hike should take 1.5 hours. Hike 2 is faster paced and should take 2.5 hours
Hike #1
3 mile, 600 ft Elevation. Slow Paced hike. 2-2.5 mph average. Start point is at the Covered Bridge main parking area along the river where the bathrooms are. We will follow the Lyon's Falls trail past Big and Little Lyon's falls continuing to the Dam and then returning back along the river trail. Leisure hike, nobody left behind.
15 minute break between hikes
Hike 2 (Optional) 7 Mile, 1150 ft elevation Same start point,
We will take Shelter trail up and across to Vista point and then follow the mountain bike trail to Jenny's hill and go down to the river and across the swinging bridge. Then we will follow the shelter trail up the ladders and around back to the river and follow Hemlock trail back to Shelter trail and up and back to the start point if we have the energy. If we are done with hills for the day we will just follow the river straight back to the cars and skip the hills. This will be a faster pace than the first hike 2.5-3 mph average pace.
Bring snack and water. Trekking poles recommended . Dress appropriately for the weather.
Bathroom at start point, Pleasant Hill Dam and Gorge Overlook. No water sources on trail.
Lunch after if interested!
*All hikers participate at their own risk. Hiking should always be within your comfort and skill level. Please read the description carefully and ask the event organizer if you have any question about your ability to complete the hike or other event.
