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Pinnacles National Monument Information Join us for the day on this amazing trail. 6.1 miles intermediate/strenuous loop I'm looking for a volunteer to help greet and organize at the park and ride. Meet at 11th and P at 7am Drive to Pinnacles National Monument east entrance-directions below. Park at the visitor center, pay day use fee per vehicle, and pick up a trail map. Find us before 10am waiting for the shuttle bus near the visitor center-the shuttle bus is free. ~10am Take the shuttle bus from the visitor center to Bear Gulch Day Use Area. Please take advantage of the bathroom here, since they are strict about people going off trail due to nesting birds. Begin Condor Gulch Trail Rest and reconvene at the Overlook Left on High Peaks Trail Continue High Peaks Trail through a long steep and narrow section Right on Rim Trail Rest and reconvene at Bear Gulch Reservoir Left on Bear Gulch Cave Trail through talus cave Right on Moses Spring Trail back to Bear Gulch Day Use Area Catch shuttle back to visitor center Plan on eating breakfast on the road, lunch and snacks from your pack, and going to a restaurant (Gilroy?) on the way back $$. Directions Take Hwy 101 south through the city of Gilroy to Hwy 25 south. On Hwy 25, go through the town of Hollister and continue about 30 miles to Hwy 146. Turn right on Hwy 146, then turn left into the Pinnacles Campground to check in at Pinnacles Visitor Center.

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Saturday, April 10 at 7:00 AM

Attending: 8

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12246435/

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The Tamales Point Trail travels north from Pierce Point Ranch to Tamales Bluff; The bluff overlooks both Bodega Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The trail's rolling hills pass directly through a tule elk range. Last time we passed right next to them on the way in. In the afternoon we only saw them up on the hills. Distance: 9.4 miles out and back Elevation Change: 900 feet Difficulty: Moderate No dogs allowed on trails per state park rules. Bring plenty of food and water (we'll eat lunch and relax at Tamales Point for about an hour) Wear appropriate clothing (layers) and shoes, moleskin, band-aids, tape, etc. Daylight Savings starts this day Tentative Schedule ~10:15 Meet at the Bear Valley Visitor Center in Olema ~10:45 Meet at Tomales Point trailhead at Pierce Point Ranch ~12:45pm-2:00pm Lunch at the bluff ~4:00 finish ~6:00 return to Sacramento OR later if you want to stop for dinner. We can reconfigure car groups after the hike. Point Reyes NPS Site NPS Hiking Map North Map Point Reyes National Seashore Directions to Bear Valley Visitor Center I-80 west to Hwy 37 toward Novato Hwy 37 to Atherton Ave Exit (if you miss this exit you can continue to Hwy 101 and go north to San Marin Drive Exit) EXIT Atherton Ave and LEFT at stop sign Atherton Ave. crosses Hwy 101 and becomes San Marin Drive CONTINUE San Marin Drive RIGHT on Novato Blvd (at the high school) LEFT onto Point Reyes-Petaluma Road Stay STRAIGHT onto Platform Bridge Road (NOT right over bridge) RIGHT onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd. RIGHT Hwy 1 for about 100 yards LEFT on Bear Valley Road (go .7 miles) LEFT to visitor center Meet by the big map Directions to Tamales Point Trailhead, Pierce Point Ranch: From the Bear Valley Visitor Center, head north 0.2 miles to Bear Valley Road. Turn left and follow Bear Valley Road 1.75 miles northwest to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Turn left and follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 5.6 miles northwest to Pierce Point Road. Turn right and follow Pierce Point Road 9 miles north to the Pierce Point Ranch parking lot.

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, March 14 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 67

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/11765204/

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Contact: Steve G cell: 530-383-3470 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: 37

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

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This hike is suitable for ALL SNOWSHOEING ABILITIES, as long as you're reasonably fit. I plan on hiking for 3 to 5 hrs., depending on weather and snow conditions, But, you can choose to do a shorter hike by turning around at any point. It's almost impossible to get lost. "This little known route to the summit of Little Round Top provides nearly continuous, awe-inspiring views. Beyond the first mile, the trail follows the exposed ridge above the treeline for another four miles, where snowshoers are continuously treated to some of the most fantastic scenery in the greater Tahoe Sierra region. Even if you are unable to complete to trek to LRT, you can turn back at any point, satisfied with the extraordinary scenery. After hiking the ridge, we will drop back down to the Upper Truckee River valley, and then hike up the valley to Meiss Lake. "The nearly level gradient of the large basin provides easy snowshoeing as you follow the general course of the frozen river through widely scattered evergreens." Distance/Elevation Gain/Difficulty: as this is an out-an-back hike, snowshoers can turn around at any time. Elev. at trailhead is 8650 ft. Elev. at ridge to Little Round Top is approx.9200 ft, a gain of about 550 ft. Elev. at Meiss Lake is 8320 ft., a loss of 330 ft. The first mile is a gradual climb to the saddle at 8760 ft, a gain of ~110 ft. Like any other snowshoeing trek, its difficulty depends on a number of factors, including snow condition, trail condition, weather, elevation, and your own personal physical condition. The round trip to Meiss Lake is a relatively easy 7 mi., with minimal climbing involved (just the first mile), and is suitable for beginners. The hike up to the ridge takes a little more energy but only requires about another 400 ft in elev. gain from the saddle to the ridge. The round trip to Little Round Top is 10 mi. We may not have the time to hike all the way to LRT, in order to also get to Meiss Lake. But the views the trail along the ridge offers are 360 degrees of panoramic beauty unparalleled in the region. You may never want to come down! But, the weather may force us down...make sure to bring wind-protection gear. Trailhead: trailhead is at the Meiss Meadow Sno Park is on the north side of highway 88, 0.2 mi. west of Carson Pass, approx. 5.3 mi. past Kirkwood Ski resort. A $5 Sno Park parking pass is required for all cars and can be obtained at REI and other locations. Meet at the trailhead by 10:00 am and we'll hit the trail by 10:15 am. Direction to Trailhead: Take highway #16 (Jackson Highway) east for about 18 mi. from Sunrise Blvd. Turn Right at the intersection of Highway 49, taking you South towards Jackson and Sutter Creek. (drive approximately 6.8 mi). Before you get to Jackson, turn Left onto Ridge Road. (drive approximately 8.3 mi) (Note: if you get to Jackson and miss Ridge Road, don't worry - you can turn directly onto Highway 88 East Bound in the town of Jackson just past the historic Main Street district.) Turn Left onto Highway 88 East (drive approximately 54 mi). Carpooling: Meet at the above Park N Ride by 7:30am. We will be Leaving No Later Than 7:45am. Snowshoes can be rented at REI. Dogs welcomed. A Snowshoeing Checklist has been posted in the 'Files'. Please pick and choose what to bring, but keep in mind that the trek along the ridge to Little Round Top can be quite windy. So, a good wind-breaker is recommended. Only Road Closure Cancels...

Rancho Cordova, CA 95741 - USA

Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 AM

Attending: 23

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12720444/

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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: 26

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

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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/

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Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Wednesday, May 19 at 12:00 AM

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

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Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Thursday, April 29 at 12:00 AM

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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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: 5

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

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Let's celebrate the Vernal Equinox with an Evening hike through the woods and across the river and around the pond! This version will have both an easier and more difficult option, since my fearless co-leader, Susan, has volunteered to lead the more intermediate/advanced hikers on a faster paced and possibly longer version of this hike, while I will lead a slower paced version. Thanks Susan! Contact: Karl Phone: 916 747-4476 Distance: 6 to 7 miles (less for less experience option). Duration: ~ 2.5 hours Difficulty: Beginner and intermediate/advanced options Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Meet at 6:00 PM, if you are running more than a few minutes late, please call me at 916 747-4476 so we won't leave without you. Starting at Hagan Community Park, we will follow a figure 8 loop trail that traverses the River Bend (formerly Goethe) Park woods along the river, crosses the river to American River Park in Fair Oaks where it will do a loop by the pond and then return across the bridge then through an alternate route back to the starting point. We will meet inside Hagan Community Park. I called the HQ and was told that the gates are not closed until nearly 10PM, so we are fine since we should be returning at the latest by 8:30PM. Entrance into Hagan Park is $4 until 5:30, so try to arrive closer to the hike start time to avoid paying an entrance fee. Sometimes there is still an attendant at the gate, but she typically lets people through without a problem after 5:30 pm Directions From 50 East-bound: 1. On 50, take exit 15 toward Rancho Cordova and turn left (North) at Mather Field Rd. 2. Turn right at Folsom Blvd. 3. Turn left at Coloma Rd. 4. Turn left onto Chase Dr. (just before the High School - there is also a sign for Hagan Community Park). 5. Go straight to the end of Chase Drive and go straight into the park past the gatehouse (unattended), once inside the park, go straight until you need to take a sharp right and drive to the end of the parking area and park to the left nearest the pond - you should see a little red barn right next to where we park. Please call me at 916 747-4476 if you have trouble finding the spot. Directions from Roseville: 1. Take Sunrise South to Coloma Rd. (which allows you to bypass some of the traffic) 2. Take a right on Coloma Rd. and take it until Chase Dr. (if you get to Folsom Blvd, you went a bit over a block too far) 3. Turn right onto Chase Dr. (just after the High School - there is also a sign for Hagan Community Park). 4. Go straight to the end of Chase Drive and go straight into the park past the gatehouse (unattended), once inside the park, go straight until you need to take a sharp right and drive to the end of the parking area and park to the left nearest the pond - you should see a little red barn right next to where we park. Please call me at 916 747-4476 if you have trouble finding the spot. Dogs: Dogs on Leash Allowed Facilities: There are public restrooms at Hagan Community Park, River Bend Park, as well as the American River Park.

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 - USA

Monday, March 22 at 6:00 PM

Attending: 24

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12793671/

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This minimally maintained county road closes in the winter allowing a right of way up into the canyon of the mountains of the Capay Valley. While the signs posted say private land, the road is a right of way and is a pretty hike with waterfalls as a goal. The county road ends at 4 miles but the falls lie at 3 miles and either could be a turnaround point if we want or go to the end of the road. HOPEFULLY WITH ALL THIS RECENT RAIN THE FALLS ARE FLOWING! Guinda is a 50 miles drive from Sacramento. We will meet up at 11th and P at 9 a.m. as the trip will take us about an hour. The hike should take about 3 hours. hike described an actual u-tube video at http://www.yolohiker.... Directions from 11th and P meetup place: I-5 North to Hwy 16 west (this will be in Woodland) and take 16 wEST all the way to Guinda. Make a left at Forrest Avenue (the general store across from the post office) and go down to the end where there is a broad green gate. We will park here, go over the gate, and up the right away for an out and back 6-8 miles.

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, March 14 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 12

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12814753/

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Before you RSVP you must check with me in person on one of the hikes. I'm only accepting RSVPs from people I personally know. Half Dome is a very strenuous hike and is only for folks who are fully prepared. 17 miles and 4,800 feet elevation gain Half Dome Day Hike Info VERY IMPORTANT to read thoroughly I have four canvas tents at Yosemite Bug which is about 1 hour from Happy Isles. Each tent has 3 beds (except mine which has two) It comes with hot showers and a barbecue area for the first night. Cost: $35 per person Sunday, Aug. 1 Check-in at Yosemite Bug, eat, gear up, and get a good night's sleep Monday, Aug 2 Leave Yosemite Bug at 5:00am to arrive at Happy Isles by 6:00am We'll climb Half Dome and stick with the people in our car groups. Tuesday, Aug. 3 After check-out we plan on spending the day either picnicing at Tenaya Lake, or if we're up to it, hiking to North Dome from Porcupine Flat. I could be talked into the Pohono Trail, another awesome experience. It's up for discussion. Driving directions to Yosemite Bug 99 South going towards Merced Take 140 East towards Yosemite 9.5 miles after the town of Mariposa look on the left for the sign to Yosemite Bug Hostel & Lodge and Restaurant 3.5 hours from Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Sunday, August 1 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 6

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12764027/

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Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Sunday, March 14 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12814621/

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Point Reyes Map Coast Camp at Point Reyes It's 200 yards from Limantor Beach at Drake's Bay in Point Reyes. Sunday, March 28 (full moon too) Monday, March 29 Tuesday, March 30 Wednesday, March 31 Please make your own food and travel arrangements. Hiking options are numerous, and will be determined upon arrival. Camping Information Everyone must check in and register their car licence plate numbers at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. You'll have to pack in all your stuff, or bring a wagon to tote it. The shortest approach to Coast Camp is via the slightly uphill 1.8 miles route on the Laguna and Firelane Trails, starting at the Laguna Trailhead just past the hostel. OR The Coast Trail from the Coast Trailhead before the hostel offers an easy, flat 2.7 miles route and is open to bicycles. No dogs allowed per park rules. $12 for all four nights. You can pay me, Shannon B, in person and I will add your name, or you can use Paypal above. Contact: Please email inquiries to Shannon B (I'm not going myself.) Directions to Bear Valley Visitor Center I-80 west to Hwy 37 toward Novato Hwy 37 to Atherton Ave Exit (if you miss this exit you can continue to Hwy 101 and go north to San Marin Drive Exit) EXIT Atherton Ave and LEFT at stop sign Atherton Ave. crosses Hwy 101 and becomes San Marin Drive CONTINUE San Marin Drive RIGHT on Novato Blvd (at the high school) LEFT onto Point Reyes-Petaluma Road Stay STRAIGHT onto Platform Bridge Road (NOT right over bridge) RIGHT onto Sir Francis Drake Blvd. RIGHT Hwy 1 for about 100 yards LEFT on Bear Valley Road (go .7 miles) LEFT to visitor center Register your car at the camping kiosk inside the visitor center before 5pm. Also, pick up maps for your own planning.

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Sunday, March 28 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 5

Fee: Price: USD 12.00 per person

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12730515/

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Letts Lake Trip Description This will be the second annual Letts Lake/Snow Mountain pre Memorial Day campout/hike (try saying that five times with a mouth full of beef jerky). We will depart on Friday afternoon May 21 and return on Sunday May 23. For ambitious folks, the trip will feature a climb of Snow Mountain on Saturday. Or you can just hang around this wonderful campsite to fish, swim, sleep or whatever. For mountain bikers, there are plenty of gravel roads to explore. Letts Lake Campground is located 16 miles west of Stonyford in the Mendocino National Forest at an elevation of 4,500 feet. The main feature is a 35 acre lake for non-motorized boating, fishing and swimming. There are 44 campsites located in a mixed conifer stand. The camp grounds have toilets, fire rings and water system. There is a $12/camsite/night fee. We will collect people's contributions when we get to the lake. There is no set “agenda” for this trip other than to go and enjoy a remote part of California that most people never see. I will lead a hike to the summit of Snow Mountain on Saturday for those who want to join me. Snow Mountain is 7,000+ feet high (one of the few coast range peaks to reliably get snow in the winter) and features great vistas, wildflowers and a variety of wildlife. The hike will use the Summit Springs Trail. This hike is about 8 miles round-trip with approximately 2,000 in elevation gain (see http://www.summitpost.... ) Last year the trip took us about 5 or 6 hours). There is the more ambitious Deafy Glade Trail: (http://www.summitpost.... ) for anyone who wants to try it. Deafy Glade is about 14 miles with around 4,000 feet in elevation gain. It also involves crossing Stony Creek which can run high and fast in late May. Pictures from Letts Lake and Snow Mountain are at: http://kevingong.com/.... I am not planning to organize communal meals but I encourage people who sign up to contact each other and make plans if they choose to do so. The drive to Letts Lake takes about 3 hours from Sacramento. The roads are good although the last 3 miles or so is on gravel. Last year people driving conventional vehicles had no trouble getting to the campsite. The drive from Letts Lake to the Summit Springs Trail head is also on gravel and is generally ok if a bit slow. We drove it in convention cars also but trucks or SUVs would have been better. DIRECTIONS TO LETTS LAKE The Meetup will be at the Mace Boulevard Park and Ride Lot on Interstate 80 in Davis at 2:00 pm Friday May 21. From there drive west on I-80 about 5 miles to Highway 113 (Woodland) and drive north to Interstate 5. At Woodland join I-5 north and drive to the town of Maxwell (about 48 miles). Exit at Maxwell Road (exit 586). Turn LEFT (west) onto Maxwell Road. Set your trip odometer to 0 here. Mile 9: Turn RIGHT at the “T” onto the Sites-Lodoga Rd. Mile 23: Turn right onto the Lodoga-Stonyford Rd Mile 31: You will reach the (very small) town of Stonyford. Turn LEFT at the 4-way intersection onto Market Street/Ladoga Stonyford Road. Note Stonyford is your LAST CHANCE FOR GAS. Mile 31.1: In about 300 yards turn LEFT onto Fouts Springs Rd (later to be known as county road M10). From this point on the land begins to rise. You will go over a ridge and drop down into Fouts Springs which contains a staging area for Off Highway Vehicle (dirt-bikes etc) enthusiasts and a ranch for troubled boys. While the road is paved it is less than 2 lanes wide and contains a NUMBER OF POTHOLES. They should not present a problem if you are watching and driving slow enough to avoid them. Mile 43.6: The road surface switches from pavement to a good gravel/dirt road at the Deafy Glade trail head. Mile 46 (approx): Turn LEFT to Letts Lake (the intersection should be signed and comes just after a warning to watch for dirt bikes crossing the road). You will drive about 1 mile on good dirt road. As you drive this last mile, you will see two roads exiting to the left (the map shows three but I remember two). In any case, go RIGHT at each of these intersections." The Letts Lake campground will be on your right. DIRECTIONS TO SUMMIT SPRING TRAIL HEAD At the Letts Lake turn off take the RIGHT fork in the road. Drive 6.5 miles to a RIGHT at a sign pointing towards Bear Creek and Summit Spring Take a RIGHT after 2 mi onto road 24N02 where a sign indicates Summit Spring After 1.8 miles, you will reach a four-way junction. Go STRAIGHT here. After another 1.7 mi up steep road 17N06, you will reach the Summit Spring trailhead

Davis, CA 95618 - USA

Friday, May 21 at 2:00 PM

Attending: 20

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12537689/

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This minimally maintained county road closes in the winter allowing a right of way up into the canyon of the mountains of the Capay Valley. While the signs posted say private land, the road is a right of way and is a pretty hike with waterfalls as a goal. The county road ends at 4 miles but the falls lie at 3 miles and either could be a turnaround point if we want or go to the end of the road. HOPEFULLY WITH ALL THIS RECENT RAIN THE FALLS ARE FLOWING! Guinda is a 50 miles drive from Sacramento. We will meet up at 11th and P at 9 a.m. as the trip will take us about an hour. After wards there is the casino and right before the casino a little winery called Capay Winery and they have great vins for tasting. The hike should take about 3 hours. hike described an actual u-tube video at http://www.yolohiker.... Directions from 11th and P meetup place: I-5 North to Hwy 16 west (this will be in Woodland) and take 16 wEST all the way to Guinda. Make a left at Forrest Avenue (the general store across from the post office) and go down to the end where there is a broad green gate. We will park here, go over the gate, and up the right away for an out and back 6-8 miles.

Sacramento, CA 95814 - USA

Sunday, March 7 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 8

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12802060/