May 17, Saturday             Day Hike (2A)

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. A jointly sponsored outing with Tuolumne Group, Sierra Club and Restore Hetch Hetchy.  A short talk from Ron Good, executive director of Restore Hetch Hetchy followed by a hike from the dam, through a quarter mile tunnel, to the trail to Wapama Fall.  On the way, we shall enjoy the sights of many species of wildflowers in full bloom and marvel at the misty flow of the seasonal Tueeulala Fall cascading down the sheer sides of the canyon wall.  Further up canyon beyond Wapama is Hetch Hetchy Dome and across the reservoir, Kolana Rock.  Total roundtrip distance is 6 miles and hikers are warned to be prepared for watery stream crossings and a drenching if they want to cross the footbridge crossing to the east side of Wapama Fall.  Bring lunch, water, and hiking staff and sandals for stream crossings.  Meet at Laveroni Community Park in Groveland at 9 a.m.  For more detail contact leader:  Frank, at (209) 962-7585, or email, frank-oyung@sbcglobal.net.

June 22, Sunday             Day Hike (3A)

Bell Meadow wildflower hike, near Emigrant Wilderness Area, Stanislaus National Forest. A beautiful walk through the meadow to savor the sights and smells of early summer wildflowers.  We stop for lunch at Mud Lake and return to the cars via Pine Valley.  This hike is about 7 miles with an elevation gain and loss of 1000 feet.  Car pool from Laveroni Park in Groveland at 8 a.m. or at Burger King, East Sonora at 8:40 a.m. Additional information from leader. Leader:  Frank, at  (209) 962-7585, or email frank-oyung@sbcglobal.net

Sat. July 26 – Wed. July 30 (2B)

Thirteenth Annual Yokuts Summer Backpack
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 thewestern 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, phone 209.577.5616, e-mail jjackman@sbcglobal.net .

THURSDAYS:MIDWEEK HIKES IN THE GROVELAND/HIGHWAY 120 AREA

Each Thursday meet at Mary Laveroni Park, Groveland at 8 am for an approximate 6-mile hike. Bring a jacket, water, sunscreen and a snack in a daypack and wear hiking boots. The hike is generally followed by a BYO sack lunch. Call Frank Oyung for further details, (209) 962-7585


First Wed of the month hike in Hiway 108 area

Join Jon Sturtevant for a moderately strenuous hike of up to 10 miles. Call 958-3010 for meeting location. Bring the 10 essentials, lunch and check the weather!