Title: March 21, 2013 - Lewis Creek
Trail head: Cedar Valley Road, Oakhurst
Hike Info:
Trail: Lewis Creek Trail
Destination: Red Rock Falls
Distance: 6.5 miles
Travel Time: 4:40 (1.39 mph)
Moving Time: 3:15 (2.00 mph)
Elevation Rise: 1,478'
Maximum Elevation: 4,309'
Description:
Another meetup hike. We gather at Kohls at 7 and head up to Oakhurst. Stopped at the Chevron station for a bathroom break and then head out to Cedar Valley Rd. We get there and start walking at 8:45. This hike we have done this hike several times. As such, this has been described in other blog entries (see below).
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| Part of Hiking Group |
But today the sky was overcast; the air was damp and threatening more rain than had fallen last night. But the benefit of such an environment was the trees were shimmering with fresh rain drops and it was such a good temperature for a pleasant hike--we all were ready to charge forward. Like all John and Cathey lead hikes, John acted as the sweep, insuring all of little chicklets were safely in front of him. Nobody gets left behind and all needs are attended to.
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| Spider Web with Rain Drops |
One of the consequences of the recent showers was that Lewis Creek was merrily rushing its way down the mountains, while we climbed up the trail. When we got to the base, there is a rock table which juts out into Lewis Creek. From here you got to see the base of Corlieu Falls. I enjoyed showing the sights to those who had not experienced them before. A few minutes up the trail, we come to the viewing platform and enjoy the main section of the Falls.
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| Lewis Creek |
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| Corlieu Falls |
By this time, I have fallen back in the pack--this is not a race, but enjoyment. So when we cross the river I was in a whole pack of people--Cathey, Cindy, Pat, Sherri, Jeff, Jim and some others. Jelly Belly;s were offered and some were accepted. Small treats like these made the whole bunch of us feel lighter and more energetic.
After crossing Lewis Creek, the trail is much milder and we make pretty good time. Much better than some of the log hugging we had to do earlier--crossing some downed logs or going underneath fallen trees.
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| Red Rock Falls |
We stop at Red Rock Falls and have a bite to eat while enjoying the creek going over the rock. Some of us go down a small trail about 60 yards and view the base of the falls. Not a major falls--or as someone said, it is just a cataract. But a pleasant enough view.
The trip down goes smoothly. Some of the less experienced hikers feel some knee pain, but all make it down, having enjoyed a good hike. Stopping time was 1:10. We all decide that Todd's is our stopping place and Todd's did not disappoint us. A good way to end a good hike and day.
Some of the times which I have in my blogs are:
Another meetup hike. We gather at Kohls at 7 and head up to Oakhurst. Stopped at the Chevron station for a bathroom break and then head out to Cedar Valley Rd. We get there and start walking at 8:45. This hike we have done this hike several times. As such, this has been described in other blog entries (see below).
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