Pilot Creek Falls (aka University Falls)

Posted by Karen on 26-Jul-2009

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I joined Tamara and the The Roseville-Rocklin Hikers Meetup Group for a hike to Pilot Creek Falls, also commonly known as University Falls.  The falls are located in the area of Quintette, which is nothing more than an town sign on the main road, although I’m sure there are house back there somewhere. The trail down is mostly a fire road, running next to a water flume and is nicely shaded. Even though the trail is posted against vehicles, along the way I saw several cars and trucks crashed off the side and could only think, this is what happens when you try to 4WD beyond your abilities. The falls are three smooth rock dropoffs that allow you to slide down them and drop into a nice deep cool pool at the bottom. After a nice lunch at the falls, I headed back up slowly in the heat of the day; even with shade, 100?F is pretty warm hiking.

GPS Stats: • Odometer: 5.98 miles • Total Time: 4:58 • Moving Time: 2:00 • Moving Average: 3.0 mph • Overall Average: 1.2 mph

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2 Responses to “Pilot Creek Falls (aka University Falls)”

1. Carol says:

   17-Aug-2009 at 4:35 am

   some really cool pics…but do I notice a theme here?? the people seem to be predominantly semi-naked dudes! hmmm…..

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2. Karen says:

   17-Aug-2009 at 7:12 am

   Well, you know how photography goes… gotta shoot what’s catches your eye. LOL!

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