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Hiking > Frank Farmer  > Day-Trips > American Canyon Dayhike 2006
Dayhike with Rich and the County Hikers. Initially he planned a trip to Alamere Falls on Point Reyes Nat'l Seashore, but the onset of cool, rainy weather led to a shorter trip, closer to home. We hiked down American Canyon Creek to Poverty Bar, on the Middle Fork of the American River. It was a short but fun hike, as the weather cooperated nicely. The power and strength of the river was impressive; definitely not something to trifle with!
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Frank Farmer > Trail map for American Creek Canyon. Adapted from a similar map by Waterfallswest.com. The hike is about 2.7 miles each way, with about 1100' elevation loss from the Pilgrim Court trailhead to Poverty Bar on the Middle Fork of the American River. Along the way is American Canyon Creek Falls, which is a bit hard to reach, near the trail just before reaching the bottom of the canyon.
Frank Farmer > Our group for today. From left: Frank, Allison, Susan, Karen, Patrick, Jean, Heide, Bree, Brian, and Rich.
Frank Farmer > Near the start of the trail. It started out as a somewhat narrow trail, soon widening to a full lane width, perhaps for old mining wagons. This entire area is laced with old gold mines.
Frank Farmer > A couple of horse riders passed us near the beginning of our hike.
Frank Farmer > Rich and Jean. There was A LOT of poison oak, in among the blackberry bushes. Had to be extra careful.
Frank Farmer > First junction sign. We're already 1/3 of the way to the river! This won't be a very long hike today.
Frank Farmer > Gathering around, having fun. Some of the other trail destinations have cool names ... Ruck-a-Chucky? Dead Truck?
Frank Farmer > Moving along.
Frank Farmer > Lots of different organizations have trails around here.
Lots of different organizations have trails around here.
 > Lots of different organizations have trails around here.
Lots of different organizations have trails around here.
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