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Castle and Basin Peak Hike. Hike Rating: 2B
Saturday only. 9 miles round trip 1700’ of elevation gain Participants will
carpool to the trailhead. This loop hike is for those who want more of a challenge.
After climbing to Castle Pass we will ascend to just below the top of Castle Peak and then
traverse the ridge between Castle and Basin Peaks. This hike will offer spectacular views
of the divide between the drainages of the Great Basin and Great Valley. Hank Meals
will provide great expertise as he discusses the archeology and hydrology of this
remarkable area. We will then descend to Round Valley with a brief stop at Peter Grubb Hut
and return to the cars via Castle Pass. Hike Leader: Ed Corbett. Assistant
leader: Glenn Polochko. |
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| Andesite Peak. Hike Rating: 1A.
Saturday and Sunday. 5 miles round trip with 1000 feet of elevation gain.
Participants will carpool to the trailhead. This trail climbs to Castle Pass, then
splinters off to the peak and returns to the Castle Valley by way of the "Hole in the
Ground" Trail. This hike has photogenic views of Castle Peak and a chance to
"Bag a Peak." Hike Leader: Penny Proteau. |
| Mount Judah Loop: Hike Rating: 2B.
Saturday and Sunday. 6 miles round trip with 1500' of elevation gain. Participants will
carpool to the trailhead. We will take the PCT south from Donner Pass. The trail
starts by climbing switchbacks steeply up a granite headwall, which quickly becomes more
moderate as the trail follows the contours of the mountain, climbing moderately. Here we
can scramble a short distance to Donner Peak for outstanding views of Donner Lake before
returning to the trail. The vantages of Mt. Rose, Truckee, Coldstream Canyon, and
historic Roller Pass are just some of the rewards encountered during this hike. Hike
Leader: Chip Bouril. |
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| Pacific Crest Trail from old- 40 to
I-80: Hike Rating: 2A Saturday and Sunday. 8 miles round trip
with 200' of elevation gain Participants will carpool to the trailhead. In August
the wildflowers are at their peak in this area. This trail follows the contour lines
between interstate 80 and old 40 on the Pacific Crest Trail. The short jaunt to the
overlook above Grouse Slabs offers a Picture Perfect view. Hike Leader: Kathi
Simonsen. |
| Flora Lake: Hike Rating:
1A Saturday. 5 miles round trip with 200' of elevation gain. The hike
begins in the CTL meadow.and via a lesser know trail up to secluded Flora Lake, with some
great views. This hike offers opportunities to swim. Hike Leader: Isabelle Saint-Guily. |
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| Birding with Audubon Society Leader
Don Rivenes: Hike Rating: 1A. Saturday. This is a short
hike in the morning for several hours to add to or start the life lists of the
participants. Binoculars recommended. Hike Leader: Wendy Thibeault. |
| Learn to use your GPS receiver:
Hike Rating: 1A Saturday only. 2 miles round trip
with 600' of elevation gain This is an instructional hike to learn how to better use your
GPS receiver. Bill Straka. an orienteering expert, will take you through the basics and
give you some pointers to get the most out of your handheld electronics. Bring your own
handheld GPS receiver. A small number of loaner units will be available. Limit of 8
people. A follow-up more advanced hike will be held on Sunday. |
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Andesite Peak. Hike Rating: 1A.
Saturday and Sunday. 5 miles round trip with 1000 feet of elevation gain.
Participants will carpool to the trailhead. This trail climbs to Castle Pass, then
splinters off to the peak and returns to the Castle Valley by way of the :Hole in the
Ground" Trail. This hike has photogenic views of Castle Peak and a chance to
"Bag a Peak." Hike Leader: Glenn Polochko. |
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| Mount Judah Loop: Hike Rating:
2B. Saturday and Sunday. 6 miles round trip with 1500' of elevation gain.
Participants will carpool to the trailhead. We will take the PCT south from Donner
Pass. The trail starts by climbing switchbacks steeply up a granite headwall, which
quickly becomes more moderate as the trail follows the contours of the mountain, climbing
moderately. Here we can scramble a short distance to Donner Peak for outstanding views of
Donner Lake before returning to the trail. The vantages of Mt. Rose, Truckee,
Coldstream Canyon, and historic Roller Pass are just some of the rewards encountered
during this hike. Hike Leader: Gary Hannenan. |
| Pacific Crest Trail from old- 40 to
I-80: Hike Rating: 2A Saturday and Sunday. 4 miles one way with
200' of elevation gain Participants will use a car shuttle to the trailhead. In
August the wildflowers are at their peak in this area. This trail follows the contour
lines between interstate 80 and old 40 on the Pacific Crest Trail. The short jaunt to the
overlook above Grouse Slabs offers a this is a Picture Perfect view. Hike
Leader: Isabelle Saint-Guily |
| Natural and Unnatural History of the
Donner Summit with Sue Graf. Hike Rating: 1A Sunday
only. Participants will carpool to the trailhead. 3 miles with 500' of
elevation gain. This hike will proceed from the trestle walls through the tunnels
with lots of stops and exploration along the way. Hike Leader: Penny Proteau. |
| Peter Grubb Hut Hike: Hike Rating:
2A Sunday. 6 miles round trip with 1000' of elevation gain. This hike will
ascend under the shadows of two 9000 foot mountains to Castle Pass and descend into Round
Valley with great views of the Yuba Drainage. We will have lunch and explore around the
Sierra Club’s Peter Grubb Hut before we return to the trailhead. Hike Leader:
Kathi Simonsen. |
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Birding with Audubon Society leader Walt Carnahan: 1A
Sunday This is a short hike in the morning for several hours to add to or start the life
lists of the participants. Binoculars recommended. Hike Leader: Richard Thomas. |
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| Learn to use your GPS receiver: 1A
2 miles round trip with 600' of elevation gain This is an instructional hike to learn how
to better use your GPS receiver. Orienteering expert Bill Straka will take you through the
basics and give you some pointers to get the most out of your handheld electronics. Bring
your own handheld GPS receiver. A small number of loaner units will be available. Limit of
8 people. This is a more advanced follow-up to Bill's Saturday hike. |
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| Lunch at the Warming Hut and
Veteran's stories organized by Diana Vanderburg and George Homsey. Saturday 11 am -
1:30 pm |
| Backcountry Bocce Ball Tournament at
Hutchinson. Saturday 10-12 am.Teams of 2 will compete in a “Final Four”
style tournament. Backcountry Bocce Ball has been gaining in popularity on Donner Summit
for several years now. It is played much like traditional bocce ball, however, there is no
court and players roam and play throughout the forest |
| Fly-fishing class by Dave Stanley, owner of the Reno
Fly Shop. Saturday 10 - 12 am. In the CTL Meadow. Maximum 12
participants. |
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| Water color painting by Susan Barry
in the CTL Meadow. Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm. |
| Water color painting by Susan Barry
in the CTL Meadow. Sunday, 10 am - noon |
| Rock painting by Diane Boyer in the CTL Meadow.
Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm. |
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| Rock painting by Diane Boyer in the
CTL Meadow. Sunday, 10 am - noon |
| Loom knitting by Nanette DeDonato
in the CTL Meadow, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. |
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Loom knitting by Nanette DeDonato in the CTL
Meadow, Sunday 10 am - noon |
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| Solar oven demonstration by Cathé
in the CTL Meadow, Saturday 1 - 3 pm. Among other cookers, a solar oven for
backpacking will be shown. |
