SacramentoTrailMix.com

SacramentoTrailMix.com

EVEN NEWER REMARKS: I’m not a particularly fast hiker, so if you like to go quickly ahead of the group, make sure to print out and bring the trail map/s. There are many trails and trail intersections in this area and it is easy to get sidetracked or lost. I would like everyone to wait up at the lunch spot to make sure we are all together at this point. ADDITIONAL NEWER REMARKS: The lunch spot is a very beautiful location for a break but it is a grassy hillside and could be damp, so bring something like a small tarp, etc., to sit on. Although dogs are allowed on leash I don’t recommend it as we will be hiking mostly on narrow trails. There is not usually much poison oak on the north side of Mt. Tam, but there may be some so be on the lookout. NEW REMARKS: I've added the "strenuous" designation to this hike to be more in keeping with the ratings on similar hikes currently being offered. I placed a limit on number of participants due to parking availability at the trailhead. If you are not planning on attending, please update your RSVP. Please note: This hike has some very steep sections, both up and down, including many stairs along way. Not recommended for beginners or young children. Duration: about 6-7 hours with lunch and breaks to enjoy views (plus about 4 hours round-trip driving time) Distance: about 10 miles Overall elevation gain: about 2400 ft. Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced This loop hike will take us past two lakes, a series of waterfalls, and a secluded marsh. Along the way we will pass through redwood and fir forests, chaparral covered slopes and grassy ridge tops. There will be a steep climb along the Cataract Trail, lots of up-and-downs along the way and a possible tricky stream crossing depending on recent rains. The hike is on Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) land. Please respect their regulations. Dogs are allowed only on leash. No swimming or pets are allowed in the lakes, as this is drinking water for Marin County. Bring a snack to eat before lunch. It's about 5.5 miles to the lunch spot and worth the hike! From the parking area cross the earthen dam of Bon Tempe Lake (sign should point toward “shadyside”) and veer on the fire road toward the right. At the next junction take the fire road to the right until you reach the Kent trail and follow it along the shores of Alpine Lake. Follow the Kent trail for 2 miles. Next take the Helen Markt trail to the right and follow it for 1.7 miles. At the junction with the Cataract Trail, turn right and cross the bridge. We will follow the trail downhill for about a quarter mile for extra waterfall viewing, then turn around and head uphill. At the second wide viewing spot in the trail with a wood railing, stop, take in the view for a break, then turn around and head back toward the bridge. After re-crossing the bridge, stay right on the Cataract Trail and follow it uphill for .8 mile. It is steep, and may be slippery if wet, and has many stairs along the way. If there has been recent rain there will be unfolding views of the creek as it spills over rocks and into pools all through Cataract Canyon. At the junction with the High Marsh Trail, make a hairpin left turn to follow High Marsh. The sign for High Marsh may be facing the other direction, so make sure you don’t miss it. At a short distance along the High Marsh, the trail traverses a steep grassy hillside. As the trail rounds the bend on the edge of the ridge, a fire road climbs steeply to the right. Follow this road up the hill a short distance for a spectacular view of the Bolinas Ridge and the hills to the north of Mt. Tam. We will have lunch here. (Note: We do not go to Laurel Dell Camp. If, after hiking up the Cataract Trail, you find yourself at a picnic ground with tables, you have gone too far. Turn back down the Cataract Trail and in about a quarter mile you will find the intersection with High Marsh.) After lunch, return to the High Marsh Trail and follow it for the remaining 2 miles. Shortly after passing the marsh, we come to the junction with the Kent Trail. Turn left on Kent trail for .6 mile to the junction with the Stocking Trail. Turn right on the Stocking Trail (the sign post says "To Rocky Ridge" on the front, and "Stocking Trail" on the back) and follow it for .6 mile. At the junction with the Rocky Ridge Road, turn right and follow this rough fire road for the final 1.4 miles to our starting point at Bon Tempe Lake. Weather that will cancel: heavy rain Trail map: http://files.meetup.c... I recommend also bringing MMWD map for overview of area: http://www.marinwater... Local roads to parking area: http://files.meetup.c... Driving directions on MMWD site: http://www.marinwater... Driving directions to Bon Tempe Lake 93 mi – about 1 hour 50 mins Starting at: 11th St & P St, Sacramento 1. Head west on P St toward 10th St. - 0.7 mi 2. Take the I-80 W ramp to San Francisco - 0.8 mi 3. Merge onto US-50 W - 3.1 mi 4. Continue on I-80 W - 48.2 mi 5. Take the State Hwy 37 exit toward San Rafael - 0.7 mi 6. Merge onto CA-37 W - 20.6 mi 7. Take the 101 South exit - 0.3 mi 8. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for San Francisco/US-101/San Rafael and merge onto US-101 S - 10.2 mi 9. Take exit 450B to merge onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd (WEST) - 5.6 mi 10. As you enter downtown Fairfax, there is a road divider on left with trees and a large wooden "Fairfax" sign. Turn left here and immediate right on Broadway 11. Turn left at Bolinas Rd - 0.4 mi 12. At a 3-way split in the road, stay left to stay on Bolinas Rd - 1.1 mi 13. Turn left at Sky Oaks Rd (sign says Lake Lagunitas and Bon Tempe) - 0.8 mi 14. Follow signs for Bon Tempe. Once past the entrance kiosk, you will pass a parking area on the right, continue on road until you see a parking area along a side road to the left. Park here. Trailhead is the wooden gate. There is a porta-potty at parking area and another along way at far end of the dam. Parking is $8 per car (bring cash for self-service machine) Carpoolers, please remember to bring $3 per hour for your driver (approx. $12 for trip)

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Saturday, March 13 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 43

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12186147/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

EVEN NEWER REMARKS: I’m not a particularly fast hiker, so if you like to go quickly ahead of the group, make sure to print out and bring the trail map/s. There are many trails and trail intersections in this area and it is easy to get sidetracked or lost. I would like everyone to wait up at the lunch spot to make sure we are all together at this point. ADDITIONAL NEWER REMARKS: The lunch spot is a very beautiful location for a break but it is a grassy hillside and could be damp, so bring something like a small tarp, etc., to sit on. Although dogs are allowed on leash I don’t recommend it as we will be hiking mostly on narrow trails. There is not usually much poison oak on the north side of Mt. Tam, but there may be some so be on the lookout. NEW REMARKS: I've added the "strenuous" designation to this hike to be more in keeping with the ratings on similar hikes currently being offered. I placed a limit on number of participants due to parking availability at the trailhead. If you are not planning on attending, please update your RSVP. Please note: This hike has some very steep sections, both up and down, including many stairs along way. Not recommended for beginners or young children. Duration: about 6-7 hours with lunch and breaks to enjoy views (plus about 4 hours round-trip driving time) Distance: about 10 miles Overall elevation gain: about 2400 ft. Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced This loop hike will take us past two lakes, a series of waterfalls, and a secluded marsh. Along the way we will pass through redwood and fir forests, chaparral covered slopes and grassy ridge tops. There will be a steep climb along the Cataract Trail, lots of up-and-downs along the way and a possible tricky stream crossing depending on recent rains. The hike is on Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) land. Please respect their regulations. Dogs are allowed only on leash. No swimming or pets are allowed in the lakes, as this is drinking water for Marin County. Bring a snack to eat before lunch. It's about 5.5 miles to the lunch spot and worth the hike! From the parking area cross the earthen dam of Bon Tempe Lake (sign should point toward “shadyside”) and veer on the fire road toward the right. At the next junction take the fire road to the right until you reach the Kent trail and follow it along the shores of Alpine Lake. Follow the Kent trail for 2 miles. Next take the Helen Markt trail to the right and follow it for 1.7 miles. At the junction with the Cataract Trail, turn right and cross the bridge. We will follow the trail downhill for about a quarter mile for extra waterfall viewing, then turn around and head uphill. At the second wide viewing spot in the trail with a wood railing, stop, take in the view for a break, then turn around and head back toward the bridge. After re-crossing the bridge, stay right on the Cataract Trail and follow it uphill for .8 mile. It is steep, and may be slippery if wet, and has many stairs along the way. If there has been recent rain there will be unfolding views of the creek as it spills over rocks and into pools all through Cataract Canyon. At the junction with the High Marsh Trail, make a hairpin left turn to follow High Marsh. The sign for High Marsh may be facing the other direction, so make sure you don’t miss it. At a short distance along the High Marsh, the trail traverses a steep grassy hillside. As the trail rounds the bend on the edge of the ridge, a fire road climbs steeply to the right. Follow this road up the hill a short distance for a spectacular view of the Bolinas Ridge and the hills to the north of Mt. Tam. We will have lunch here. (Note: We do not go to Laurel Dell Camp. If, after hiking up the Cataract Trail, you find yourself at a picnic ground with tables, you have gone too far. Turn back down the Cataract Trail and in about a quarter mile you will find the intersection with High Marsh.) After lunch, return to the High Marsh Trail and follow it for the remaining 2 miles. Shortly after passing the marsh, we come to the junction with the Kent Trail. Turn left on Kent trail for .6 mile to the junction with the Stocking Trail. Turn right on the Stocking Trail (the sign post says "To Rocky Ridge" on the front, and "Stocking Trail" on the back) and follow it for .6 mile. At the junction with the Rocky Ridge Road, turn right and follow this rough fire road for the final 1.4 miles to our starting point at Bon Tempe Lake. Weather that will cancel: heavy rain Trail map: http://files.meetup.c... I recommend also bringing MMWD map for overview of area: http://www.marinwater... Local roads to parking area: http://files.meetup.c... Driving directions on MMWD site: http://www.marinwater... Driving directions to Bon Tempe Lake 93 mi – about 1 hour 50 mins Starting at: 11th St & P St, Sacramento 1. Head west on P St toward 10th St. - 0.7 mi 2. Take the I-80 W ramp to San Francisco - 0.8 mi 3. Merge onto US-50 W - 3.1 mi 4. Continue on I-80 W - 48.2 mi 5. Take the State Hwy 37 exit toward San Rafael - 0.7 mi 6. Merge onto CA-37 W - 20.6 mi 7. Take the 101 South exit - 0.3 mi 8. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for San Francisco/US-101/San Rafael and merge onto US-101 S - 10.2 mi 9. Take exit 450B to merge onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd (WEST) - 5.6 mi 10. As you enter downtown Fairfax, there is a road divider on left with trees and a large wooden "Fairfax" sign. Turn left here and immediate right on Broadway 11. Turn left at Bolinas Rd - 0.4 mi 12. At a 3-way split in the road, stay left to stay on Bolinas Rd - 1.1 mi 13. Turn left at Sky Oaks Rd (sign says Lake Lagunitas and Bon Tempe) - 0.8 mi 14. Follow signs for Bon Tempe. Once past the entrance kiosk, you will pass a parking area on the right, continue on road until you see a parking area along a side road to the left. Park here. Trailhead is the wooden gate. There is a porta-potty at parking area and another along way at far end of the dam. Parking is $8 per car (bring cash for self-service machine) Carpoolers, please remember to bring $3 per hour for your driver (approx. $12 for trip)

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Saturday, March 13 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 43

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12186147/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

American Canyon Creek Trail Great views, fabulous waterfalls, awesome plant life and cuter than cute wildlife and some of the best company on any trail in the world! Watch for crossing newts and newt balls! The prettiest trail in the Auburn State Recreation Area. Duration: 4-5 hours Distance: ~8 miles Difficulty: Intermediate due to the fairly steep 3 mile climb at the end Contact: Gary P. Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, waterproof sandles/shoes, blister kit, etc. Heed mountain lion, poison oak, and tick warnings. (long pants recommended) Description: From the "third gate" trailhead we will turn RIGHT on the Wendell Robie Trail, cross the first creek and continue to the Dead Truck Trail. LEFT on the Dead Truck Trail to the American Canyon Trail. RIGHT on American Canyon Trail and then some other stuff. Just follow me. Directions to American Canyon Trail - Third Gate EAST I-80 to Auburn EXIT Elm Avenue LEFT Elm Avenue LEFT High Street (Hwy 49) Continue straight on Hwy 49 across Lincoln Way down into the canyon Follow Hwy 49 to the RIGHT across the bridge toward Cool From the stop sign in Cool LEFT onto Hwy 193 toward Georgetown and drive 5.3 miles LEFT onto Sweetwater Trail which is opposite Pilgrim Court on the right (Sometimes the sign to Sweetwater is missing) The trailhead is on the right at the end of the street before the gates to Auburn Lake Trails Parking at the trailhead is limited, but you can turn around and park along the shoulder. Price: $3 per person per hour for gas, so about $5 per person.

Roseville, CA 95661 - USA

Saturday, March 13 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 16

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12813270/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

American Canyon Creek Trail Great views, fabulous waterfalls, awesome plant life and cuter than cute wildlife and some of the best company on any trail in the world! Watch for crossing newts and newt balls! The prettiest trail in the Auburn State Recreation Area. Duration: 4-5 hours Distance: ~8 miles Difficulty: Intermediate due to the fairly steep 3 mile climb at the end Contact: Gary P. Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, waterproof sandles/shoes, blister kit, etc. Heed mountain lion, poison oak, and tick warnings. (long pants recommended) Description: From the "third gate" trailhead we will turn RIGHT on the Wendell Robie Trail, cross the first creek and continue to the Dead Truck Trail. LEFT on the Dead Truck Trail to the American Canyon Trail. RIGHT on American Canyon Trail and then some other stuff. Just follow me. Directions to American Canyon Trail - Third Gate EAST I-80 to Auburn EXIT Elm Avenue LEFT Elm Avenue LEFT High Street (Hwy 49) Continue straight on Hwy 49 across Lincoln Way down into the canyon Follow Hwy 49 to the RIGHT across the bridge toward Cool From the stop sign in Cool LEFT onto Hwy 193 toward Georgetown and drive 5.3 miles LEFT onto Sweetwater Trail which is opposite Pilgrim Court on the right (Sometimes the sign to Sweetwater is missing) The trailhead is on the right at the end of the street before the gates to Auburn Lake Trails Parking at the trailhead is limited, but you can turn around and park along the shoulder. Price: $3 per person per hour for gas, so about $5 per person.

Roseville, CA 95661 - USA

Saturday, March 13 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 16

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12813270/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

Borges Ranch - access to Shell Ridge / Diablo Foothills / Castle Rock - The Grand Tour Greg Brian from Oakland Dog Hikers has offered to show a small STM group another cool east bay hike. Dog friendly. He says, "I'm celebrating the coming of spring by hiking with Coco in one of my favorite local parks - Shell Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek. Won't you join me? Let's meet up at Borges Ranch Bob Pond parking lot in Walnut Creek, and do an expedition through the Shell Ridge / Diablo Foothills / Castle Rock Parks. I've led several hikes in this area before. But this is a new, improved loop that includes all the topographic diversity that these wonderful parks offer . We'll follow a loop that takes us up the Ridge Trail, over part of the Twin Ponds Trail, down a canyon to the majestic Castle Rocks, and then back to the parking lot via the steep and scenic Shell Ridge Loop Trail. We'll break at a picnic area with grand views of Castle Rocks. We should also experience a wonderful display of spring wildflowers on the green hillsides. And THERE ARE NO PARKING OR DOG FEES FOR BORGES RANCH! The loop hike will be about 5.5 to 6 miles in length, and you should plan on at least 3 hours to complete it. It will be a moderately strenuous hike, relative to Bay Area standards, as we'll climb and descend two high ridges." PARK WEBSITE: http://www.walnut-cre... PARK TRAIL MAP: http://mappery.com/fu... REMEMBER, if you can't attend the hike, please change your RSVP to "no" so that others may have the chance. NO-SHOWS ARE NOT COOL! DIRECTIONS: Take I-80 W to I-680 S. Take I-680 S toward CONCORD/WALNUT CREEK/SAN JOSE. Take the MAIN STREET exit in Walnut Creek. Stay in the right hand lane as you exit in order to take Main Street South. Turn right. LEFT onto YGNACIO VALLEY RD. Go2.2 miles and turn RIGHT onto WALNUT AVE (NOT Walnut Blvd.). Go 1.6 miles; enter roundabout, and bear RIGHT onto OAK GROVE RD. OAK GROVE RD becomes CASTLE ROCK RD. Go 1.2 miles, and turn RIGHT onto BORGES RANCH ROAD (Look for the wooden sign that says "1035 / Walnut Creek Open Space / RANGER STATION"). The Bob Pond Activity Area parking lot is on the RIGHT, about .6 mile ahead. Old Borges Ranch Road Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 AM

Attending: 3

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12823657/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

Borges Ranch - access to Shell Ridge / Diablo Foothills / Castle Rock - The Grand Tour Greg Brian from Oakland Dog Hikers has offered to show a small STM group another cool east bay hike. Dog friendly. He says, "I'm celebrating the coming of spring by hiking with Coco in one of my favorite local parks - Shell Ridge Open Space in Walnut Creek. Won't you join me? Let's meet up at Borges Ranch Bob Pond parking lot in Walnut Creek, and do an expedition through the Shell Ridge / Diablo Foothills / Castle Rock Parks. I've led several hikes in this area before. But this is a new, improved loop that includes all the topographic diversity that these wonderful parks offer . We'll follow a loop that takes us up the Ridge Trail, over part of the Twin Ponds Trail, down a canyon to the majestic Castle Rocks, and then back to the parking lot via the steep and scenic Shell Ridge Loop Trail. We'll break at a picnic area with grand views of Castle Rocks. We should also experience a wonderful display of spring wildflowers on the green hillsides. And THERE ARE NO PARKING OR DOG FEES FOR BORGES RANCH! The loop hike will be about 5.5 to 6 miles in length, and you should plan on at least 3 hours to complete it. It will be a moderately strenuous hike, relative to Bay Area standards, as we'll climb and descend two high ridges." PARK WEBSITE: http://www.walnut-cre... PARK TRAIL MAP: http://mappery.com/fu... REMEMBER, if you can't attend the hike, please change your RSVP to "no" so that others may have the chance. NO-SHOWS ARE NOT COOL! DIRECTIONS: Take I-80 W to I-680 S. Take I-680 S toward CONCORD/WALNUT CREEK/SAN JOSE. Take the MAIN STREET exit in Walnut Creek. Stay in the right hand lane as you exit in order to take Main Street South. Turn right. LEFT onto YGNACIO VALLEY RD. Go2.2 miles and turn RIGHT onto WALNUT AVE (NOT Walnut Blvd.). Go 1.6 miles; enter roundabout, and bear RIGHT onto OAK GROVE RD. OAK GROVE RD becomes CASTLE ROCK RD. Go 1.2 miles, and turn RIGHT onto BORGES RANCH ROAD (Look for the wooden sign that says "1035 / Walnut Creek Open Space / RANGER STATION"). The Bob Pond Activity Area parking lot is on the RIGHT, about .6 mile ahead. Old Borges Ranch Road Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Saturday, April 3 at 7:30 AM

Attending: 3

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12823657/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Wednesday, May 19 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12836518/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Wednesday, May 19 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12836518/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Thursday, April 29 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12836509/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Thursday, April 29 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12836509/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike two times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 4miles. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, November 7 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12821990/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike two times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 4miles. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, November 7 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12821990/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike four times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 9 miles which includes a shallow creek crossing. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Bring water shoes, and a pair of walking sticks if you have them. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, February 6 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12822029/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike four times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 9 miles which includes a shallow creek crossing. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Bring water shoes, and a pair of walking sticks if you have them. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, February 6 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12822029/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike four times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 9 miles which includes a shallow creek crossing. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Bring water shoes, and a pair of walking sticks if you have them. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, January 2 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12822019/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike four times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 9 miles which includes a shallow creek crossing. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Bring water shoes, and a pair of walking sticks if you have them. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, January 2 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12822019/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike four times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 9 miles which includes a shallow creek crossing. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Bring water shoes, and a pair of walking sticks if you have them. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, December 5 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12822013/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

This area and the surrounding hills are known for bald eagles as they migrate to their natural habitat. There's plenty of catfish and carp for these wintering birds which is the reason they keep coming back. We repeated this hike four times last year and were treated to some awesome views of them flying majestically. Some saw a couple perched on the trees. Should the eagles not be available, the surrounding scenery and the hike itself are well worth it. The trails are maintained with elevation gains of about 650' with gradual moderate ups and downs. We will hike a total of 9 miles which includes a shallow creek crossing. We'll have lunch on a meadow that overlooks the canyon. Wear the usual hiking gear with some layers. Bring water shoes, and a pair of walking sticks if you have them. Don't forget at least two quarts of water, lunch, and money for your driver, about $10. PLEASE NOTE: No Dogs. Rain cancels. TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: From Sac take I-5 north to Williams Exit Hwy 20 west toward Clearlake After 30 miles, you'll come to a bridge with a large sign on your left that says Cache Creek Management Area(Red Bud Trail). Enter here and the trailhead and restrooms are up ahead. Please be advised that there are no gas stations within 43 miles of the trailhead. Trail map: http://www.blm.gov/pg... Google map to the trailhead: http://maps.google.co...

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, December 5 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12822013/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

We'll start the walk across the street from Karen's Bakery in Folsom. The walk is about 7 miles round trip and should take us less than 3 hours, with a stop to rest at Beals Point, Folsom Lake. The route is a gradual elevated walk. After the walk, and if anyone is interested, we can select a restaurant in the area for lunch. Please email me directly for any questions. If you are running late, call me on my cell phone 916-792-7388. Steady rain cancels, and I will post around 7 a.m. the day of the walk if it is cancelled.

Folsom, CA 95630 - USA

Wednesday, March 31 at 8:45 AM

Attending: 4

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12819947/

SacramentoTrailMix.com

We'll start the walk across the street from Karen's Bakery in Folsom. The walk is about 7 miles round trip and should take us less than 3 hours, with a stop to rest at Beals Point, Folsom Lake. The route is a gradual elevated walk. After the walk, and if anyone is interested, we can select a restaurant in the area for lunch. Please email me directly for any questions. If you are running late, call me on my cell phone 916-792-7388. Steady rain cancels, and I will post around 7 a.m. the day of the walk if it is cancelled.

Folsom, CA 95630 - USA

Wednesday, March 31 at 8:45 AM

Attending: 4

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12819947/