PSA posted online by Vacaville Fire Protection District warning about the Cold Canyon trail
Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve's trails have a clear draw: the sparkling views from atop Lake Berryessa.
At the Cold Canyon trailhead, hikers have to walk right past a large orange sign that reads "heat kills."
Last week, seven hikers were rescued by helicopter when they all started to suffer from heat illness halfway through the five-mile hike.
It's posted on the trailhead sign that anyone hiking the trail needs to bring a gallon of water with them to stay safe.
"We're starting to get calls almost every week to pull people off the hill for dehydration and heat-related illnesses," said Jones.
"So it's a lot easier coming down, but it's still treacherous, it's little trails. It's not a nice walking road with handles," said Jones.
"This is not a casual hike. This is an extreme and dangerous hike," said Jones.
Only a few trees provide any cover at all, and they are right at the start of the trailhead.
"A few years ago, this area was impacted by the LNU complex fire that burned through this entire area, so most of the vegetation is burnt out," said Jones.
Officials are asking people to avoid this trail altogether until the temperature dips back down into the 70s and low 80s.
If you still plan to hike the Cold Canyon and Blue Ridge trails, the advice is this:
Start early in the morningBring a gallon of water and sun protectionWear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreenNever hike aloneKnow the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustionTurn back the moment you feel unwellPay attention to trail markers to provide to 911Hence then, the article about officials warn solano county trail dangerous in summer after weekly rescues heat related death was published today ( ) and is available on CBS sacramento ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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