OCTOBER 15 & 16, 2011
Lynch Canyon Open Space Walk
DISTANCE:
10 KM (6.2 mi)walk or 5 KM walk (3.1 mi)
AVA 376 / CA22
PA 11/91351
START TIME:
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION:
Lynch Canyon Open Space
Lynch Road North of McGary Road
Fairfield, CA 94534
GPS Lattitude 38.1855433; Longitude 122.1800808
AWARD:
The award is a bar for the Lynch Canyon Open Space. There will be 50 bars available. No reorders. Bay Area Ridge Trail patches, ("B awards"), Bay Area Ridge Trail patches will be available for $2.00. Nineth in a series of walks on the Bay Area Ridge Trail
TRAIL RATING/DESCRIPTION:
The 10 km is rated 4. The 5 km route is rated 2+. The trail is dirt trails which may be muddy if there have been recent rains. Hiking boots and walking sticks are recommended, especially if trails are likely to be wet. A portion of the walk will be on the Bay Area Ridge Trail, a 400+ mile trail system on the ridges surrounding the Bay Area. This is a very scenic trail with superb views of Solano County. Pets are not permitted on the trail.
DIRECTIONS:
FROM I 80 WESTBOUND (Sacramento)
Continue through Fairfield, take the Red Top Road ramp and turn left at the stop sign onto Red Top Rd. Go under I-80, turn right onto McGary Road . Continue 1.7 miles. Turn right back under I-80 on Lynch Road to Park.
FROM I 80 EASTBOUND (San Francisco & bay area)
take I-80 east toward Sacramento. Take exit #36 American Canyon Rd. At stop turn right, then take an immediate left onto McGary Rd. Go 1.7 miles. Turn left on Lynch Road to Park
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Water will be available at the start/finish but it's a good ideal to carry your own water on the trail. The event will be held in all weather conditions. No refunds. Pets are not permitted on the trail. The trail is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
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