Event: Lake Natoma

When: Thursday, Jun 08, 2023 @ 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Event Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Reisinger, Cherie @ 510-815-4277; cherie.english@charter.net

Starting Location: Nimbus Flat State Recreation Area. Directions: We will launch at Nimbus Flat Recreation area. From the junction of I80 and I580 the event is west on I80. Take exit 109 to Sierra College Road for about 13 miles. It will turn into Hazel and then you are at Nimbus Flat. It is 127 miles and about a 2-hour and 20-minute drive. There is a large parking area and you launch from the beach. The parking fee is $10. No launch fee.
Elevation: 466     Entrance/User Fee(s): $10.00     Facilities: Flush Toilet

Description: Looks like perfect weather in Folsom. We will launch at 10 which gives you time to drive down and back the same day if you leave early. We will launch from the beach. There is plenty of parking but it has a $10 fee to park unless you have a California state parks pass. Lake Natoma is a long narrow lake with a dam.

Route Type: Out-and-Back     Difficulty: 4 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: Mike has kayaked there many times and can show us all the cool stuff. Bring your lunch because we will stop at one of the many lunch areas to eat.

What to Bring: Purchase the required AIS decal from the Department of Wildlife (NDOW.ORG) located at 1100 Valley Rd; Reno, NV. Check the website or call 775-688-1500. Dress for the weather. Have your life vest (PFD), hat, sunscreen, drinking water, bug spray and snacks.

Click any link to see a Google Map; Please arrive at least 15 minutes before stated times