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China Bar Geology Field Trip
Postponed to Thursday, December 4th due to the heavy rain forecast for this Saturday. Thursday, Dec. 4, mid-morning: The exact time for this Geology Ramble below the Auburn Damsite (1.5 miles) will be posted here. See more below Call to Action
> Sign a petition to support the Auburn To Cool recreational trail bridge construction at China Bar SRA > See more about the proposed Auburn to Cool Trail Bridge at China Bar: Linking Trails, Unlocking Adventure > Send a postcard, letter or email News about the Bear River and the proposed Centennial Dam
The Centennial Dam, which was proposed to be constructed on the Bear River, is dead. Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors voted to end the project on September 25. The Board adopted a resolution to remove Centennial Dam from consideration. There are questions about what will now happen to the riverfront lands that NID bought in anticipation of building the dam. What will happen to the river? Will there still be public access? To find out more, to join in the discussion, or to join online Zoom updates, presentations, interviews, and Q&As, visit the website of Bear PARC, the Bear Protection And Restoration Collaborative. https://bearparc.com/ Video of PARC Celebrating 50 years is now on our YouTube Channel.
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China Bar Geology Field Trip
Postponed to Thursday, December 4th due to the heavy rain forecast for this Saturday.
Thursday, Dec. 4, mid-morning: The exact time for this Geology Ramble below the Auburn Damsite (1.5 miles) will be posted here.
Learn about this area’s geologic history and diverse rock types in a river-edge exploration with geology professor Sarah Roeske. From Oregon Hill we will carpool down to the China Bar/Birdsall takeout and Oregon Bar areas. We will spend some time at China Bar looking at rocks exposed by blasting for the dam site, continuing on to examine the interesting granite plutons and other formations along the river at Oregon Bar. Total distance about 1.5 miles, total elevation gain of 150 feet. Short scrambles off trail to access rock outcrops along the river, optional spots of tricky footing. Plan on 2.5 hr.
Meet 9:00 am at the Oregon Hill parking lot, located 1.25 miles down the park road inside the China Bar entrance (across from 490 Maidu Dr., Auburn). Parking $10 cash or free with park permit.
Bring water, optional snack, shoes with good traction, essentials. No dogs. Rain cancels. No need to RSVP.
Joe Shanahan (530-863-8848) or Peggy Egli (530-718-0448).
Many thanks to the Canyon Keepers and the Auburn SRA for coordinating this informative hike.
The PARC Board of Directors
Postponed to Thursday, December 4th due to the heavy rain forecast for this Saturday.
Thursday, Dec. 4, mid-morning: The exact time for this Geology Ramble below the Auburn Damsite (1.5 miles) will be posted here.
Learn about this area’s geologic history and diverse rock types in a river-edge exploration with geology professor Sarah Roeske. From Oregon Hill we will carpool down to the China Bar/Birdsall takeout and Oregon Bar areas. We will spend some time at China Bar looking at rocks exposed by blasting for the dam site, continuing on to examine the interesting granite plutons and other formations along the river at Oregon Bar. Total distance about 1.5 miles, total elevation gain of 150 feet. Short scrambles off trail to access rock outcrops along the river, optional spots of tricky footing. Plan on 2.5 hr.
Meet 9:00 am at the Oregon Hill parking lot, located 1.25 miles down the park road inside the China Bar entrance (across from 490 Maidu Dr., Auburn). Parking $10 cash or free with park permit.
Bring water, optional snack, shoes with good traction, essentials. No dogs. Rain cancels. No need to RSVP.
Joe Shanahan (530-863-8848) or Peggy Egli (530-718-0448).
Many thanks to the Canyon Keepers and the Auburn SRA for coordinating this informative hike.
The PARC Board of Directors
Poverty Bar hike
The Buckeye's feathery blooms attract pollinator insects
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Pipevine swallowtail butterfly caterpillars feast on pipevine along the trail
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The man-made Pump Station Rapids and paved portage trail at China Bar provide easy access for multiple paddle adventures. 
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A recreational bridge crossing of the river at China Bar and trail improvements that would benefit all trail users are concept plans that were included in the recently approved ASRA General Plan update.
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Bus artwork designed by Laurel Mathe of Mystic Design
Auburn Bus Route to the American River Confluence
Temporarily suspended
See more about Auburn Transit here:
https://www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services
Temporarily suspended
See more about Auburn Transit here:
https://www.auburn.ca.gov/192/Transit-Services
