Preview: Mt. Falcon...East TH

High Country Hiker Group (HCH)
Tuesday, May 5, 2013
Bus Leaves ACAA at 8:00 a.m. Sharp

The hike scheduled for Lion Gulch is postponed till later in the season due to snow.  The hike this week, originally scheduled for April 23rd., will be at Mt. Falcon.

The east side TH is located off Highway 8.  There is a Jiffy John beside the dirt parking lot.

The trail bed is dirt with some areas of exposed and loose rock.  It is a popular trail due to the "Hiker Only" designation.  The hike will begin on the 1.7 mi. Turkey Trot trail which follows the rolling hills arouind Mt. Falcon park and offers hikers nice views of the surrounding terrain.  Turkey Trot Trail meets Castle Trail, which takes hikers to highlights of the Park including John Walker's Summer White House ruins, and the Walker mansion ruins.

Scene from Turkey Trot Trail.

The other trails in the Park are multi-use trails so be prepared for bikers, trail runners, dog walkers and equestrians.  This hike will be familiar to some core members of HCH.  Either way, use proper trail etiquette when runers, bikers, or equestrians approach from the rear or the front.  Step off trail and allow them to pass.      

Canopy will be sparse with an approximate max. of 30% of trail.  Lunch will likely be at a spot with some elevation to allow for good views of the surrounding terrain.

We will hike approximately 5.6 mi. R.T. with 900' el.g., on this hybrid loop hike.  Temperatures will be mild so dress accordingly.  A wicking layer next to your skin, and a light fleece for insulation, might be all you need today.  Do pack rain gear, regardless.  There is NO SNOW so no need to pack YaxTrax.

See you on trail.