July Outings
Midweek hikes in the Groveland/Ywy 120 area (Tuolumne Group) Each Thursday meet at Mary Laveroni Park, Groveland at 8:00 a.m. for an approximate 6 mile hike. Brink a jacket, water, sunscreen and a snack in a daypack. Wear hiking boots. In fair weather the hike is generally followed by a byo picnic lunch near the trailhead. Leader: Frank Oyung 209.962.7585 or frank-oyung@sbcglobal.net July 1, Tuesday Day Hike (1A) Silver Fork American River (Seniors) July 2, Wednesday
We’ll walk along the American River, 5-6 miles, no gain, to Bannister Park and return. Meet 8 a.m. @ the FOCC (Fair Oaks Com. Clubhouse) at Temescal and California. Park on the street, not in the community center parking lot. From Hwy 50, take Sunrise north to Fair Oaks Blvd, turn right, Fair Oaks becomes Bridge, left on Temescal. Optional lunch at a local restaurant after walk. Not limited to singles. Leader: Linda Geraci, 916.489.6516 or lgeraci60@yahoo.com. July 4-6, Friday - Sunday
Join us for some great camping in the beautiful Humboldt Redwoods State Park at the Williams Grove Group Campground, located on the Avenue of the Giants for 4th of July weekend. Cost is $40 per person, plus a meal assignment. We'll organize group breakfasts and dinners, so you will only have to cook once for the weekend. Bring a beverage to share around the campfire at night. We will provide information on setting up carpools. This is a fundraiser and any remaining money will be donated to the Sierra Club Singles. If it is after June 15th and you have not signed up for this great trip yet, call the leader right away to get on the list. Call for more info. Leader: Diane 916.489.3828. July 5, Saturday Younger Adults Squirt Gun River Raft (Class I) American River (Singles) It’s naval warfare on the American River! We’ll take 6, 4-person rafts and go for a 3-4 hour gentle float on the American River from Sunrise Blvd. to Goethe Park and battle with squirt guns along the way! $17 per person; includes rafts, paddles, life vests and return shuttle to Sunrise Blvd. Meet 9:30 a.m. @ 11th & P Street parking lot, downtown Sacramento or 10 a.m. @ American River Raft Rentals (http://www.raftrentals.com/) in Rancho Cordova. Limit of 24. Contact leader before July 4th for reservation and details. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Leader: Jeff Utberg 916.515.0967 or jeffutberg@hotmail.com. July 6, Sunday
July 11-13, Friday-Sunday Beginner Backpack(1A) Burgson Lake This is a two-night bp into the Carson-Iceburg Wilderness of the Stanislaus National Forest. Burgson Lake is three quarter miles off the Fence Meadow trail, located near the Clark Fork of the Middle Fork Stanislaus River. The lake, at 6500 feet elevation, overlooks Beardsley reservoir located on the Middle Fork, and is warm for swimming. An optional day hike to Fence Meadow or Sword lake will be offered. To reserve a spot and for further information, contact Frank at (209) 962-7585 or e-mail frank-oyung@sbcglobal.net July 12, Saturday Day Hike (2A) Bidwell Park (Yahi) Take a mostly flat 10 mile trek along the south side of Big Chico Creek. Meet at One Mile's Caper Acres parking lot at 10:00 AM. Our walk is on paved park road past Five Mile to the upper park (via a gravel pedestrian/bike path) and ends at the golf course. Bring water and lunch, (or buy at golf course). Rain cancels. Leader: Gene, 873-1552; Asst. Leader: Carla, 891-6977. Gorge Scramble (Level 2) Cape Horn, N.F. American Wild and Scenic River Canyon We will start this outing from the Stephens Trailhead near Colfax. Descend 900' and hike 4.5 miles along the south wall of the canyon the river and its confluence with Secret Ravine. Then gorge scramble and float the 2.25 miles to the Iowa Hill bridge. This is an excellent trip for first time scramblers. To learn more see Trip #1 at; http://www.motherlode.sierraclub.org/deltaSierra/GSPAGES/gspage0.htm Bring lunch and air mattress. Meet 8 am Roseville Square. Leader; Alex MacCollom 916-978-9470.
This is a great stroll along San Francisco’s Land’s End trail with beautiful views of ocean, beaches and a cypress forest. 8-10 miles and 500’ elev. gain. Bring lunch (or buy it at the bridge), water and $$ for your driver, bridge toll and optional dinner afterward in Marin County. Batteries for cookie deal: bring your old dead batteries and receive a freshly baked cookie in exchange. Stop in Davis upon request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Harold Elliott HaroldElliott1946@att.net (preferred) or 916.984.5325. On this extremely strenuous loop hike in the Mokelumne Wilderness we’ll journey through an alpine paradise of beautiful lakes, meadows and wildflowers and conquer the summit of 10,381’ Round Top! Dazzling views from the summit. 9 total miles, 2,180’ elev. gain. Participants must be in excellent condition and will be expected to keep up with the group. Bring jacket, lunch, water and money for optional dinner and optional carpooling. Rain cancels. No dogs. Limit of 12. Contact leader for reservation and meeting info. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Leader: Jeff Utberg 916.515.0967 or jeffutberg@hotmail.com. July 12-13, Saturday-Sunday Peak Climb and Car Camp (3C) Mt. Eddy (Yahi) Climb 9025’ Mt. Eddy, the highest peak in the Klamath Mountains. The beautiful 9-10 mile round-trip trail in the proposed Mt. Eddy wilderness area climbs 2800’ and passes Deadfall Lake, several streams, verdant alpine meadows and wildflower displays. At the top enjoy an incredible close up view of Mt. Shasta to the east and the Trinity Alps to the west. After our late afternoon climb we will camp overnight and do a short hike on Sunday to a nearby lake before driving home. Call leader for more info. Meet at Chico Park & Ride at 9AM. Leader: Alan, 891-8789 or ajmendoza@prodigy.net; Asst. Leader: Bill, 527-8203. July 13, Sunday
Hike along Lyons Creek up to Lyons Lake. About 10 or 11 miles round trip, and 1,800' elevation gain going up to the lake, with some steep, strenuous stretches. Hikers must be in good to excellent condition. This is a great hike for late season wildflowers, so bring your camera. Also bring layers for changeable weather, sturdy boots, 3 or 4 liters water, lunch, the usual 10 essentials, $$ for carpool driver and dinner, and swimming attire. Rain cancels. Call for reservation by Thur., July 9. Limit of 12. Leader: Stan Jones 916.393.5373 or geezenski2@sbcglobal.net.
Ride up to Beals Point at Folsom Lake, and perhaps beyond, from the Fish Hatchery off Hazel Ave. and Hwy. 50, along the American River Bike Trail, which is paved. A moderately paced ride of 18-20 miles, with some hills, 750' elevation gain. We'll have an early lunch or snack at Folsom lake, perhaps walk down to the lake, then ride back down the hill. Great views of Lake Natomas and Folsom Lake. We may see nesting egrets or herons along Lake Natoma. Single track "detour" upon request. Bring lunch, water, snacks, tire kit, helmet, and fully prepared bike, etc. Call for reservation by July 11th. Leader: Stan Jones 916.393.5373 or geezenski2@sbcglobal.net. July 16, Wednesday Day Hike (1A) Flora Lake (Seniors) July 17-20, Thursday-Sunday Backpack (2B) Backpack in Twenty Lakes Basin near Yosemite (Yahi) A relaxed mostly downhill shuttle trip from Saddlebag Lake east of Tuolumne Meadows to Lundy Lake. A joint trip with the Bay Area Chapter. We will backpack in 5 miles to the Twenty Lakes area and spend two full days day hiking or enjoying the wildflowers, lakes, green valleys and views of Mount Conness and Mount Dana. Hike out on Sunday about 4-5 miles through beautiful Lundy Canyon. Individual commissary. Leader has extra backpacks, sleeping bags, pads, tents for beginners. Contact leaders to sign up and get more info. Leader: Alan, 530-891-8789 or ajmendoza@prodigy.net; Asst. Leader, Rod (S.F.), 415-350-5282 July 17-20, Thursday-Sunday Full Moon Hike (4E) Half Dome (Younger Adults) On the evening of July 18 and under a brilliant full moon, we'll depart from Curry Village (4,000') in Yosemite Valley and hike to the summit of Half Dome (8,836') in time to witness a glorious sunrise! 17 total miles. This is a brutally-strenuous hike; you must be in supreme physical condition and not have acrophobia. You must make your own accommodation arrangements for 3 nights (July 17, 18, 19). Options: camping (http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/camping.htm) or non-camping (http://www.yosemitepark.com/Accommodations.aspx) and there are motels outside of Yosemite in El Portal and Mariposa. All accommodations inside/outside of Yosemite fill up quickly for the summer, so reserve as soon as possible. If this trip is cancelled for any reason, you’ll be solely responsible for any accommodation cancellation fees. No group size limit, but contact leader before July 13 to confirm attendance and for details. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Leader: Jeff Utberg 916.515.0967 or JeffUtberg@hotmail.com. July 18, Friday Lake Paddle (Class I) Lake Natoma (Singles) Join us for an after work paddle and potluck dinner. This is an easy paddle on flat water, but you must have your own canoe or kayak, paddle, and CG approved life jacket. We will launch from the Negro Bar Boat Ramp promptly at 6 p.m., so come early enough to unload your boats. If you are staying for the potluck, please bring something to share. Call or email me for the meeting place and additional details. Leader: Tim Lipscomb tklips353@aol.com or 916.716.4647.
Carson Pass area. Spectacular views of mountains and meadows, and beautiful alpine flowers too. This hike starts at high altitude (8,500’). We will do a loop of 10 miles total & about 1,000’ elev. gain. No reservation needed. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sac. Not limited to singles. Leader: Noelle NAndersn@surewest.net or 916.731.4648. Starting from Donner Pass, we will hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. Spectacular views of many peaks such as, Mt. Rose, Castle Peak, Anderson Peak, etc. The hike will be about 16 miles & 2,000' elev. gain. Meet 7:30 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride, or 8 a.m. @ Auburn Courthouse. Leader: Alex MacCollom 916.978.9470 (call before 9 p.m.). This beautiful trail travels along a lush meadow and then turns and crosses granite slabs for awesome views of the Crystal Range. We walk in for 3.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,200’. Good campsites around Twin Lakes. It is Desolation Wilderness, so no campfires. Call leader for sign-up. Leader approval needed. A $20 registration will be required. The forest service will only allow 10 people in a group. I will return most of the registration fee. If you cancel, I will need to replace you for a fee return. Leader: Jack Tolomei 916.944.4942. July 20, Sunday
Enjoy a day at the beach, at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. A short, easy hike with beautiful views. 8 miles & 1,700’ elev. gain. Bring lunch, water and $$ for your driver and optional dinner afterwards. Batteries for cookie deal: bring your old dead batteries and receive a freshly baked cookie in exchange. Davis stop on request. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Harold Elliott HaroldElliott1946@att.net (preferred) or 916.984.5325.
There is a nice little trail and park going out North at what used to be the end of civilization in Sacramento. Bring water, sun hat, jacket, and flashlight in case we stay out late. We will do a 5-mile (or so) brisk stroll with a break at the picnic area in the park. We can look for the quickly diminishing jackrabbit families. Meet 5:30 p.m. for dinner at La Fiesta Taqueria near the CSAA offices. It’s in the north (Borders Books) part of the shopping center on the NE corner of Truxel/Natomas and Del Paso Blvd. Leader: Barb 916.925.5862. Day Hike (1A ) Lake Winnemucca (Seniors) July 25-27, Friday - Sunday Beginner Backpack (1B) Emigrant Wilderness Powell and Chewing Gum are two of the easiest lakes to get to in Emigrant. For the amount of work you have to put into this trip the payoff is pretty good - great views, wildflowers, a nice meadow near Chewing Gum and did I mention that both lake are probably the nicest swimming lakes in theSierras. For backpackers this is about as easy as it gets while still having all the trappings of a real backpacking trip. Must call leader, Dan Gargas, message/phone, (916) 444-8767; cell, (916) 995-5222, to participate. For more info about me, checkout my Internet page at http://webs.lanset.com/dgargas July 26, Saturday Day Hike (1A) Kings Creek Falls & Sifford Lakes Loop Hike in Lassen Park (Yahi) Spend the day enjoying meadows, wildflowers and a spectacular waterfall and lakes. After hiking to Kings Creek Falls we will cross Kings Creek on a bridge and head east to Bench Lake and the beautiful Sifford Lakes before returning to Kings Creek Meadow. Meet at Chico Park & Ride at 8:30AM. Leader: Jeanne, 899-9980; Asst. Leader: Alan, 891-8789. Day Hike (2B) Lower Lola Montez Lake Day Hike (2B) (Singles)The lake is small but pretty at about 7,000’. We may have to share the trail with mountain bikes. Moderate hike, 8 miles and 1,000’ elevation gain. Rain cancels. Meet 9 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Optional dinner afterward. Leader: John Meininger 916.723.1916.
July 26-30, Saturday - Wednesday Gorge Scramble (Level 3) N.F. American Wild and Scenic River Canyon Mumford Bar to Iowa Hill (trips # 3,4,5,6,7 and 14. on the webpage http://www.motherlode.sierraclub.org/deltaSierra/GSPAGES/gspage0.htm). This is a great opportunity to see a the best of the canyon in one visit. We will visit the Marrs mine at Italian Bar, American Eagle Gorge and the mine just down canyon, the Southern Cross mine, Euchre Gorge, the cabin at Green Valley, Giant Gap, Pickering Bar and out to Iowa Hill. It has good trails in and out of the canyon, the 21.5 miles of canyon bottom offers lots of pools in a remote and wild canyon. There is 2400 feet of elevation gain on the hike out. Bring air mattress and overnight gear. Those of you who signed up for the two day gorge scramble may participate. However you will be asked to sign out of the outing when you leave the group to hike out of the canyon on any of the following exit trails; Italian Bar, Humbug Bar(Dorer Ranch) or Green Valley(south canyon wall). Meet Roseville Square, 8 am. Leader; Paul Plathe; 209-476-1498. July 26-30, Saturday-Wednesday Thirteenth Annual Yokuts Summer Backpack (2B) This summer’s five day hike will start at the Onion Spring Meadow trailhead near Lake Edison and go into the Margaret Lakes area of the John Muir Wilderness. The hike rating is moderate-strenuous with some cross-country hiking on day 4 over a class 2 pass. A layover day at Margaret Lakes will allow added time to explore the scenic lakes and rock formations (e.g. Cockscomb, Sharktooth, Arch Rock) that lie along the western side of the Silver Divide. Limit of 10 persons. A deposit $25 is needed to reserve a spot on the trip. For further details, please contact Yokuts leader, Jerry Jackman 209.577.5616 or jjackman@sbcglobal.net. July 27, Sunday Day Hike (2B) Sand Ridge and the Five Lakes Basin (Singles) A series of beautiful lakes lines the trail on this hike and most have deep sections suitable for a summer swim. The trail starts at Carr Lake Camp. The path borders the shores of Feely Lake and offers good views of Fall Creek Mountain. After going downhill for a time we will see Island Lake, the prettiest lake in the region. After hiking awhile longer, we will come to Penner Lake with a panoramic view of the valley on one side and distant hills and peaks on the other side. The trail winds up the hill then, down to Rock Lake. With so many nice lakes for swimming, be sure to include your swimsuit with the essentials. At 8 miles & 1,500’ elev. gain, this is a challenging hike for the average hiker, and I walk at a brisk pace, so it is more suitable for those who work out regularly. Limited to 12. Call or email for reservation and meeting place (email preferred) on or after July 17th. Prediction of thunderstorms cancels. Leader: Henry Smith Outside@Now1One.com or 916.600.5664. Our weekend is dwindling away into a mere memory. Lets go to dinner and take a walk. There is a nice little trail and park going out North at what used to be the end of civilization in Sacramento. Bring water, sun hat, jacket, and flashlight in case we stay out late. We will do a 5-mile (or so) brisk stroll with a break at the picnic area in the park. We can look for the quickly diminishing jackrabbit families. Meet 5 p.m. for dinner @ Jack’s Urban Eats. It’s in the North (Borders Books) part of the shopping center on the NE corner of Truxel/Natomas and Del Paso Blvd. Leader: Barb 916.925.5862. We’ll hike from Palomarin trailhead to Wildcat Camp and along the shore to Alamere Falls. Along the way we’ll pass several small lakes and see great views of the coast. Hike is about 11 miles with 1,000’ of elevation gain. Hike is advertised for ages 18-40s, but everyone is welcome. Limited to 12. Chance of rain cancels. Email or call leader for reservation and meeting info. Leader: Rich Juricich rich.sac@pacbell.net or 916.492.2181.
Day Hike (1A) Castle Pass (Seniors)
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