August 21: China Flat, Eldorado National Forest
Meeting time and location: : 8:00 AM, Raley’s parking lot, Placerville (if requested in advance, a 2nd stop, 8:25 AM, Safeway parking lot, Pollock Pines)
Duration: Back to Placerville by 2:30
Description: China Flat is located along the Silver Fork American River south of Kyburz and has a developed picnic area and campground. We’ll wander around an historic mill site, walk along old roads with easy grade, and visit the river. Expect a variety of habitats – mixed conifer forest, meadow (i.e., drying pond), sandy stream bank – and a variety of plants (some in bloom) from the different habitats. At about 4,800 feet in elevation, China Flat may offer relief from foothill summer temperatures but will still be quite warm.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Bring: Water, lunch, snacks, hiking boots (shoes that can get wet preferred), hat, sunscreen, insect repellant
Contact: Susan Durham, (530) 626-6736