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Nevada County Land Trust and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital have come together in an effort to provide the general public with a non-strenuous activity that promotes the health benefits derived from a walking program. Through a generous grant of $300, the Land Trust will be able to reach more people with opportunity to join the fun of group warm-ups and guided walks with friends both old and new. This is a great way to stay healthy while enjoying the gift of natures many different expressions.
A new trek leader
Andy Gonzales is the new leader of the Treks for Health Walking Program. Andy grew up in the small mountainous town of Iowa Hill just east of Colfax where he fell in love with his surroundings whether hiking or running. His enthusiasm for health and exercise blends well with his interest in land preservation, trail building and the conservation of open spaces.
The scheduled walks will be offered every fourth Tuesday morning and are designed to take place in a group setting lasting from 45 minutes to one hour. Meet in the lobby of the Outpatient Building at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital at 9 a.m. for carpooling to the trailhead. A suggested $5 donation is appreciated and will benefit the Land Trust programs to protect and preserve open spaces and build community trails.
A new trek leader
Andy Gonzales is the new leader of the Treks for Health Walking Program. Andy grew up in the small mountainous town of Iowa Hill just east of Colfax where he fell in love with his surroundings whether hiking or running. His enthusiasm for health and exercise blends well with his interest in land preservation, trail building and the conservation of open spaces.
The scheduled walks will be offered every fourth Tuesday morning and are designed to take place in a group setting lasting from 45 minutes to one hour. Meet in the lobby of the Outpatient Building at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital at 9 a.m. for carpooling to the trailhead. A suggested $5 donation is appreciated and will benefit the Land Trust programs to protect and preserve open spaces and build community trails.
TREKS SCHEDULE
December 22: Cascade Canal, Banner Mountain. One mile round-trip of wooded paradise and calming waters2010 treks
January 26: Litton Trail around Sierra College, Grass Valley
February 23: Independence Trail (west), Nevada City
September 28: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital one mile loop, Grass Valley
April 27: Memorial Park to Empire Mine and back, Grass Valley
May 25: Cascade Canal-Banner Mountain, Nevada City
June 22: Nevada County Fairgrounds half-mile loop, Grass Valley
July 27: Empire Mine Pipeline Trail, Grass Valley
August 24: Thiesen Trail, one mile loop, Alta Sierra
September 28: Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital one mile loop, Grass Valley
October 26: Empire Mine - Osborn Hill, Grass Valley
November 22: Cedar Ridge one mile loop, Cedar Ridge
December 28: Empire Mine - Indian Hill loop, Grass Valley
Call Stephanie at (530) 272-5994 for information
