On August 24, 2002 Funhog placed the Avery's Pond Letterbox near Auburn,
Placer County, California. This hike is just over a mile each way through
oak woodlands along the edge of Folsom Lake. You may be lucky enough to
spot one of my favorite birds amongst the trees, an Acorn Woodpecker. Bring
your lunch and a set of colored markers.

To the trailhead: you can approach this trail from either Highway 50 or
I-84 (closer) via Auburn Folsom Road which runs between Old Town Auburn and
Rainbow Bridge in Folsom. From Auburn Folsom Road, turn onto Rattlesnake
Bar Road, following the signs for Folsom Lake. In the summer months, there
is a small day use fee ($2) Once past the pay station, keep left towards
the boat ramp. At the far end of the first parking area there is a concrete
path to the outhouses. The trail begins just behind.

To the letterbox: Cross a dirt road, continuing uphill. Go right at the T.
Standing between pond and lake you will spot a roof at 200 degrees and an
electric tower at 235 magnetic. The letterbox is behind you near the base
of a tall stump under a chunk of loose wood.