Beeks Bight, Folsom SRA

Waiver and Sign-up required.

Welcome to the new Friday Walks returning after an 18 month health recess. With the return are a few new Rules:
You MUST sign an Electronic Liability Waiver in advance for Sacramento Valley CNPS Friday Walks. This is a permanent change required by CNPS statewide. Note that this Waiver is for Sacramento Valley CNPS Friday Walks only and does not cover Sacramento Valley CNPS Field Trips nor any Events or Field Trips offered by other CNPS Chapters. The only difference with the Sacramento Valley CNPS Friday Walks Liability Waiver is that once signed it is valid through the end of the current calendar year.  Email John Schmidt to receive a Waiver form.
For now the Friday Walks will also have a limit on the number of participants. Initially the limit is 15 attendees plus 1 leader. Only 4 new to Friday Walks attendees can sign up for each walk during this initial restart of Friday Walks. If your name appears on a sign in sheet after January 1, 2013 you are not considered a new attendee.

Walks held unless there is heavy rain. Cancellation notices posted by 7 PM Thursday evening if heavy rain is in the forecast.

Friday, October 29, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Beeks Bight, Folsom SRA

There are a few signs of new growth on this walk at Beeks Bight; with layers of moss on some of the granite rocks and tree trunks.  On Monday many of the ferns are showing new growth as well.  We’ll climb to the top of the ridge  and return on the Doton’s Point nature trail.  The trails were surprisingly dry with only a few wet puddles and slick spots after a weekend of heavy rain.  This is a great place to walk and see a diversity of plants and birds. Meet at the Beeks Bight parking area in Folsom Lake SRA. For more information, email John Schmidt or phone 916-500-8456.

Bring water, hat, snack, and layered protection. A walking stick might be useful.
Park entrance fee is $12 or a current State Park Pass.

Use the linked map or directions below.
Directions from downtown Sacramento
– I-80 East to Douglas East (exit 103A)
– Continue east on Douglas to the Granite Bay entrance on Park Rd.
– Pass the entrance kiosk. Self-register if no one is there.
– Once in the park follow the signs to Beeks Bight.
– We’ll meet in the Parking lot at the end of the road.
-It’s about a 10 minute drive from the park entrance to Beeks Bight parking area.

There are restroom facilities at the meeting location.

Please try to be on time. We’ll start walking by 9:45am.
There is normally no cell reception at the meeting area, though there was on Monday.

Click here for more info on state park passes.
Limited Use State Park Pass information is at the bottom of the web page. This pass will be useful on Fall Friday Walks after Labor Day Weekend.
The Gold District Field Office of California State Parks is one location where you can purchase a Golden Bear Limited Use State Park Pass (62 and older). The $20 Limited Use State Park Pass is valid from September 7 through December 31, 2021 for California State Parks.  Regular daily parking in these areas is $12/day in State Recreation Areas.  There should still be 4 additional Friday Walks in Folsom and Auburn SRA including Friday’s walk at Beeks Bight before January 1, 2022.