Adventure 008, Hike 026 - Levee Trail

 Capture California, the Game-2012

Adventure: 008, Hike 026 – Levee Trail

Team: Thing One, Thing Two

Date:  June 29, 2012

Location: James Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, Columa

Hike Info:

Trail: Levee Trail

Distance: .7

Duration: 20 minutes hiking

Elevation Rise: 32'

Description:
Imagine our surprise when we walked over the Mount Murphy Bridge, going to pan for gold along the South Fork of the American River when we came upon a trail, the Levee Trail. We shouted Eureka! We have found gold! Well, at least a double dipping. We can pan and hike! So that is what we did. We panned for gold along the South Fork of the American River and then walked along the levee. It was a nice morning walk, some joggers. We were able to enjoy the river and see things like the Sutter Mill wall and the James Marshall monument. Also, we were able to go where a few people actually walk, therefore we got a feel for the land. How would the original people of Columa have seen the summers along the river? What would they have heard? All in all, a nice little hike. Oh yeah, this is an accessible path.