Elk Grove Creek Watershed
Peet's Coffee & Tea
8234 Laguna Blvd
Ste #100
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Elk Grove Creek Watershed
Description:
This route consists of two loops, the first loop is 5k with an optional 1k loop, the second loop is 6k. Enjoy the peacefulness of paved paths along Elk Grove Creek’s seasonal watershed; home to salamanders, turtles, frogs, egrets, great blue herons, and the endangered Swainson’s hawk. Also explore Elk Grove’s new Rain Garden; the first of its kind in California designed to promote water conservation and showcase native, drought-resistant plants. This route is in its prime late winter through spring when the creek and ponds are at their fullest and wildlife is at its peak. There is an optional 1k loop to the top of the new bike bridge over Hwy 99, rated 2A.
Distance: 5k,6k,11k,12k
Difficulty Rating: 1A 1A
County: Sacramento
Hours: Must start and finish during daylight hours.
Annual AVA ID: 2018-108328
YRE ID: Y0785
Start Point Information
Peet's Coffee & Tea
8234 Laguna Blvd, Ste #100
Elk Grove, CA 95758
GPS: 38.422932,-121.373631
(916) 683-7191. Take Hwy 99 south from Sacramento. Exit Laguna Blvd (west). Left at first stoplight using the right-hand turn lane onto Laguna Springs Dr, quick right after gas station into small shopping center, right at Leatherby's, Peet's is last business on the left. Please leave closest parking stalls for Peet's customers.
Accessibility
Water Strollers Wheelchairs Pets
Yes Easy Medium Yes
Comments
Peet's Coffee is open daily 6am-7pm; call for holiday hours. Start box is on floor near front door. Water and restrooms are at the start/midpoint/finish.
POC Information
Paul Robb
(916) 430-6649
