Hike Name
Canal Trail Loop
Month and Year
Feb 2010
Best Time to Go
Winter, when it's too muddy for dirt trails
Scenic Expectations
a little
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Ambler Rambler
Views
a little
Name of Park
None
Recommended Lunch Spot
Heather farms
Length of Hike
6-7 miles
Elevation Gain
few feet at end
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
2:00 PM
Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
15 miles round trip, 30 min
Hiking Surface
Pavement
Available Bathrooms
Toilets Available
Driving Directions
Take Ygnacio Valley Rd., Turn left onto Oak Grove. Go 1 blk to right turn on Citrus. Follow Citrus around to Pirada. Turn right and go 2 blks. to Rock Oak. Turn Left 2 blks to Bayberry. Turn right an~ go to end of Bayberry for parking.
Optional Comments
Restrooms are at Heather Farms after 4 miles. Take trail right from Bayberry, under Ygancio ,through the tunnel, along the golf course and follow all the way, crossing various streets (you walk along a street for a very short distance) until you come to Ignacio just around the Hospital. Cross the street and go East down the hill. Take the first street left and follow to the top of the hill just pass the last driveway into park bldg. This is a bathroom stop.) The trail continues to the right. It is called Briones to Lime Ridge. If needed there are bathrooms available at San Miguel Park. Hike can be done two ways. Maximum is as stated above. For a shorter hike, drop a shuttle for drivers at Ignacio Plaza at San Carlos and Ygnacio. There are tables outside at "Sweet Affair".(Approx. 4 miles from start) Shuttle drivers back to the Lime Ridge starting point after lunch. If doing complete hike, you must stop for lunch at Heather Farms.
Map Attached or Sent
Yes
Email
nopatch@sbcglobal.net
Name
Pat Tripani
Canal Trail Loop
Month and Year
Feb 2010
Best Time to Go
Winter, when it's too muddy for dirt trails
Scenic Expectations
a little
Hiking Group/s Recommended
Ambler Rambler
Views
a little
Name of Park
None
Recommended Lunch Spot
Heather farms
Length of Hike
6-7 miles
Elevation Gain
few feet at end
Estimated Return to Rossmoor
2:00 PM
Driving Distance and Estimated Driving Time
15 miles round trip, 30 min
Hiking Surface
Pavement
Available Bathrooms
Toilets Available
Driving Directions
Take Ygnacio Valley Rd., Turn left onto Oak Grove. Go 1 blk to right turn on Citrus. Follow Citrus around to Pirada. Turn right and go 2 blks. to Rock Oak. Turn Left 2 blks to Bayberry. Turn right an~ go to end of Bayberry for parking.
Optional Comments
Restrooms are at Heather Farms after 4 miles. Take trail right from Bayberry, under Ygancio ,through the tunnel, along the golf course and follow all the way, crossing various streets (you walk along a street for a very short distance) until you come to Ignacio just around the Hospital. Cross the street and go East down the hill. Take the first street left and follow to the top of the hill just pass the last driveway into park bldg. This is a bathroom stop.) The trail continues to the right. It is called Briones to Lime Ridge. If needed there are bathrooms available at San Miguel Park. Hike can be done two ways. Maximum is as stated above. For a shorter hike, drop a shuttle for drivers at Ignacio Plaza at San Carlos and Ygnacio. There are tables outside at "Sweet Affair".(Approx. 4 miles from start) Shuttle drivers back to the Lime Ridge starting point after lunch. If doing complete hike, you must stop for lunch at Heather Farms.
Map Attached or Sent
Yes
nopatch@sbcglobal.net
Name
Pat Tripani
