Save Cinco de Mayo for an expedition to Preston Falls in the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River Gorge east of Groveland. View the effects of the Rim Fire and the restoration efforts of the Forest Service and various agencies, organizations, and volunteers. Seth Connolly of the Tuolumne River Trust and a few AmeriCorps volunteers will come along and offer interpretation and insight. The hike is 8 miles round trip without much elevation gain but considered moderate due to distance, exposure, trail surface, uneven footing, and stepping on and over rocks. Allow all day for this hike due the distance to the trailhead and the length of the hike. We will hike from 10am until about 4pm. Carpoolers/caravaners meet at 8:15am at the Jamestown Day-O Espresso stand. We will leave by 8:30. Those not carpooling or caravanning may meet us at the trailhead: Early Intake/Kirkwood Powerhouse off of Cherry Lake Rd (Forest Road 1N07) outside of Groveland/Buck Meadows. On-leash dogs are OK, but Seth warns that there's a lot of poison oak, and, in his experience, folks who bring dogs tend not to make it to the falls (the poochies get pooped). Dress in layers and wear a hat. Bring sunscreen, water, lunch and cameras.
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