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Seven Airlifted From Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail After Heat-Related Collapse

A Vacaville Fire Protection District helicopter evacuation highlights how Solano County’s steep, unshaded trail can turn perilous under intense summer heat.

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Cold Canyon Trail in Solano County.

Overview

  • Seven hikers with the U.S. Air Force were flown out of the Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail near Lake Berryessa after experiencing heat-related distress.
  • A 21-year-old woman was found unconscious but breathing and remains hospitalized for suspected heatstroke following the midday incident.
  • Six additional hikers received on-site medical treatment and declined further hospital transport after being assessed at the landing zone.
  • Stebbins Cold Canyon Trail, part of a UC Davis reserve, features sharp elevation gains and scant shade that strain hikers during high temperatures.
  • Officials from Vacaville Fire Protection District urge anyone attempting the demanding route to carry ample water, wear suitable clothing and monitor weather conditions.