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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
The trailhead is at a small gravel parking area off of Gracie Road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
Reaching the Orene Weatherall Trail requires hiking in via other trails. The Cascade Canal Access Trail is the first portion of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
Signs along the path offer descriptions of some of the trees and plants along the route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
The Cascade Canal Trail parallels a level canal, eventually accessing the start of the Orene Weatherall loop.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
Shady level walk along the Cascade Canal Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
A marker signs the beginning of the Orene Weatherall loop trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
The trail passes through the Woodpecker Wilderness Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
Tall trees lining the path mark the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
Wild flowers along the path.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
A bench with a view marks the loop portion of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
The trail descends to the bottom of the loop before beginning to climb back again.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
The Orene Weatherall Trail is one of the Bear Yuba Land Trust's maintained trails in the area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
06/13/2024
Finish by following the Cascade Canal Trail back to the parking area.