Today we hiked the two trails, Buttermilk and Point Defiance, in Bridgeport State Park (northwest of Grass Valley). Weather was great, in the low 80's and blue skies. The trees were changing colors and the reds and yellow leaves were spectacular. We hiked the Buttermilk Trail first and returned to the parking lot for lunch- about 2 miles out and back. After lunch we hiked the Point Definance Trail- about a 3 miles loop. Point Defiance Trail should be hiked in the clockwise direction to avoid the exteremely steep climb at the start if counterclockwise is chosen. 11 Geezers made the hike: Roland, John, Loren, Merrill, Larry, Sherm, Dominic, Beuford, Tom, Eric and JD. This was Eric's first time with the Geezers. Vern was supposed to be with the group but showed up at the wrong location- Sunrise Community Church rather than Safeway on Sierra College in Roseville.
These two trails are an annual hike for the Geezers during the spring. The area is really known for the display of wildflowers and the informational tags put out by the local volunteers. This was our first time to hike the area in the fall. All agreed that the fall is wonderful for the colors. We'll probably make this hike during the spring and fall in the future. The hike should be rated as easy.
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