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Monthly Meeting
Normally, First Monday of every month

7:00 PM
Vaca Valley Hospital, 1000 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville
(Member appreciation dinner at February meeting)
Next meeting: November 3, 2008

VacaVolks Sponsored Scheduled Walks

November 1&2, 2008
RYERS ISLAND
HOGSBACK PICNIC GROUND
GRAND ISLAND ROAD

WALK 10/5 KM AVA #PA08 82252
BIKE 42/27 KM AVA #PA08 82251

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
RiverWalk America Program and Islands Program

START TIME: 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon
FINISH TIME: 3:00 pm

TRAIL RATING/DESCRIPTION: 1+.
The route will follow Steamboat Slew in the beautiful California delta. . It is on the shoulder of level levy roads with one incline down to rive level and back up the other side. A brief free ferry ride will take you across the river and back. Stroller and pets are welcome.

MISCELLANEOUS
There is a $5.00 Parking Fee No alternate parking is available. Water and restrooms (port-a-lets) are available at the start/finish. It is a good idea to carry water. Bike riders are strongly advised to wear helmets.

DIRECTIONS:
From Stockton take I-5 north. Exit at Hwy 12 toward Rio Vista. Just before crossing RioVista Bridge turn right onto HWY 160.
From Sacramento take I-5 south. Exit at Twin Cities Rd and turn right toward Walnut Grove. When you get to HWY 160 turn left. Stay on 160 through Walnut Grove.
From Fairfield take HWY 12 East. Just after crossing the Rio Vista bridge turn left onto HWY 160.
From East or Central Contra Costa County take HWY 4 East. Just past Antioch, take the HWY 160 exit toward RioVista. ALL OF THE ABOVE ROUTES proceed to the town of Ryde (which is between Isleton and Walnut Grove). At Ryde take HWY 220 West, which is the only way you can go. When you come to Grand Island Rd., turn left 1+ mile to Hogsback Picnic Ground on your right

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Craig & Jane Wirth, (925) 432-1453, craigus46@aol.com
www.vacavolks.org

See the SCHEDULED WALK page for the full list of activities

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