September 26, 2015 Re Creation in Nature

The hike this month is Monroe Ridge Trail in the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. from Sacramento, take US 50 East to Placerville, turn left onto Spring street (second traffic signal in Placerville). Turn left onto CA 49 (Coloma Rd) and drive 7.7 miles to Coloma. When you reach Coloma, the Coloma Rd will turn into Main Street. Look for the visitor center on the left.
Parking fee $10. Parking is available at the visitor center or across the Main Street at the two large parking lots next to the South Fork American River.
dogs: not allowed
length: 2.9 miles easy to moderate scenery:
foothill woodland with Manzanita, panoramic view of historic gold-mining town
travel time: 1 hour from Sacramento
Meet in the Woodside Parking Lot for carpooling at 2:20pm

Call The Church office for more information