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Update: I thought I might list some of the things you could bring to make the trip a success for you... Proper hiking attire Food for Sat. breakfast lunch and money for dinner. Food for Sunday breakfast and lunch. Snowshoes, gaiters and poles. Gloves, Coat and a change of shoes (hat perhaps) Sleeping bag (while the room provides blankets it's never enough) A spare towel. Personals Extras Camera Binoculars smart phones Trip of a lifetime. Join me as mother nature brings in the spring by unleashing her glory in the form of large flows in Yosemites' Famous Waterfalls. You'll join me and three other hikers for an exclusive trip into the heart of 6 major waterfalls. Your breathe will be swept away and your senses tingle from Mother Natures' intense show of raw power! Also this trip is 2 days before a full moon so after dinner Saturday we'll walk in the valley floor under an almost full moon unless we decide to watch the Ancil Adams movie. The falls should be rumbling at this time of year and the tourists are not yet in full bloom. We will be traveling to Yosemite Saturday morning viewing the falls in the valley and doing the Nevada Falls Loop on Saturday. This hike is about ten miles. Camping At Curry Village Saturday night. Co-ed dorm style room with no heat. We will dine at the cafeteria and if we do not walk in the valley we'll watch a movie on the life on Ancil Adams. Sunday we will snowshoe to Dewey Point Have lunch and head back. This hike is about 8 miles. Things to prepare for: Cold nights possibly days. Snowshoeing Bring a sleeping bag for better comfort in the tent cabin. Awesome views and intense senses of nature Your $50 payment includes Room, Transportation and Park Entrance fees.

Roseville, CA 95661 - USA

Saturday, March 27 at 5:00 AM

Attending: 10

Fee: Price: USD 50.00 per person

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12851719/

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Pyramid Creek is Spectacular This Time of Year! And The Falls Ain't Too Shabby Either! This hike is tentative depending on snow melt conditions... We will hike all the way to the base of Horsetail Falls, approx 3-4 mi. (Anyone know a more exact distance, let me know. It's been a few years since I've hiked it.) The ambitious among us can attempt to scramble up to the top of the falls where a beautiful alpine lake, Avalanche Lake, awaits. Somewhere along the banks of the raging Pyramid Creek and at some point in time, we'll stop for lunch. Remember: Leave Only Foot Prints...Take Only Photos Distance: I don't remember Difficulty: Easy Scenery: 10 out of 10 (IMHO) Dining: Bring lunch Dogs & Kids: Welcomed Trailhead: Highway #50 at Twin Bridges. Parking is on Left just before hairpin curve to the right.

Rancho Cordova, CA 95741 - USA

Saturday, May 29 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 11

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12915344/

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Probably the last snowshoeing event of the season! This Hike Is Suitable for Beginning Snowshoers AND Anyone Wanting to Bring Their X-Country Skiis! Please Note: Snowshoeing is an aerobic sport, more so than walking, and in fresh powder, even more so than running. Even a snowshoeing event rated as easy, requires participants to be in reasonably fit condition. It's up to you to know your own abilities/limitations. Trailhead: Echo Lake Sno Park - cost 5$/car Difficulty: Easy on packed snow / Strenuous on powder Elevation gain: mimimal Dogs: Welcomed Sno Park passes can be bought at any REI or at any vendor on this list: SNO-PARK PERMIT VENDORS Directions to Trailhead: Take Highway 50 east towards Placerville. 41 miles past Placerville (0.5 mile west of Echo Summit) turn Left onto Echo Summit Rd. Drive 0.6 miles to Sno Park on Right map to Echo Lake Sno Park for more info: Echo Lake Sno Park

Rancho Cordova, CA 95741 - USA

Saturday, April 17 at 8:00 AM

Attending: 13

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12883859/

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Let's play hooky mid-week with a fun hike exploring the Rancho Seco Power Plant. We'll start at the plant's abandoned parking lot, and begin by exploring the actual domes that contain the radioactivity that is a byproduct of nuclear fusion. Following a quick tour of the main control area, we will then follow a short trail to the spent-uranium rod station, and learn more about the processes that occur during the decay of U-238. Afterwords, we will hike to the small lake where the cooling water (that cool the actual U-238 rods) resides. For those who are interested, the fishing (two-headed California trout are plentiful) and swimming are superb, especially if the weather is warmer than usual. Following our short hike, let's have lunch at the excellent, affordable Mercy General Hospital. I work here occasionally, and have always enjoyed the value that comes with each meal. An added advantage of eating here is that the Emergency Room is directly downstairs, in case anyone comes down with acute radiation poisoning. Any questions, call me at (916) 123-4567

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Thursday, April 1 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 4

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12886060/

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This is the longest day of the year.

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Monday, June 21 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12899042/

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Hike the Northwestern Boundary of the Snow Mountain Wilderness in Mendocino National Forest! Very few people know about the Snow Mountain Wilderness, and far fewer know about this excellent loop trail that traverses the region's most treasured areas. We will carpool to the trailhead on Friday, where we will set up camp and then explore the area, time permitting. Please Note: this is a wilderness area...there are no facilities of any kind at the trailhead/campsite. Everyone should be self-sufficient, including potable water. We will start the 13 mile hike early Saturday morning. If there are those in the group who would rather sleep in, we can break into two groups ; ) Distance: 13 mile loop Difficulty: 3 out of 5 (Foghorn Outdoors) Scenery: 10 out of 10 (Foghorn Outdoors) Elevation: 5200 ft. (at trailhead) / 6400 (highest point) Dogs: Welcomed Trail Description: The trail begins at the West Crockett Trailhead and passes near a beautiful falls, with excellent views provided by a short spur trail. After crossing the Middle Fork of Stony Creek, the route follows benchy country in pine trees. As the trail turns to the sough, grand views of the Lake Pillsbury Basin and surrounding mountains are prevalent to the west with the Middle Fork of Stony Creek Canyon to the east. The trail leads into Milk Ranch, one of the largest meadow areas on Snow Mountain. Although the Milk Ranch meadow is private property, the landowner allows horse and foot travelers to pass through on the trail, but requests that no camps be set up within the posted portion of the meadow. As the trail turns north again and passes through the meadow, there are wonderful views from the ridge. As it approaches West Crockett Trailhead, the route switchbacks down to Stony Creek before ascending to the Trailhead. Directions to Trailhead: Snow Mountain Wilderness - Waterfall Loop Trail More Details Coming!....

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Friday, April 23 at 2:00 PM

Attending: 7

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12894394/

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Earth Rumbles Six Major Waterfalls YOSEMITE & YOU

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Sunday, March 28 at 12:00 AM

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12894791/

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"The Canyon Creek Trail takes backpackers into the best of the Alps: sapphire-blue lakes, tumbling creeks, dramatic waterfalls, wildflowers, rugged granite peaks flanded by permanent snowfields, exquisite scenery, and splendid vistas are all here in abundance....few other mountain regions possess the wide range of diversity found in the Trinities." from Wilderness Press "This is the kind of place where wilderness lovers think they can find religion." - Foghorn Outdoors. The destination is Canyon Creek Lakes, set high in a mountain canyon, framed by Sawtoth Mointain to the east and a series of high granite rims to the north. The route is no mystery; it's a climb of 3,100 ft. over the course of eight miles. The trail heads straight upstream along Canyon Creek, reaching the first of four waterfalls four miles out. The first is the smallest, then they get progressively taller, and all are gorgeous. Seven miles out from the trailhead you reach Lower Canyon Lake and then Upper Canyon Lake This is a 4 Day /4 Night RT Backpacking Trip Difficulty: 2 out of 5 (from Foghorn Outdoors) Scenery: 10 out of 10 (from Foghorn Outdoors) Distance: 16 mi. RT Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft. (trailhead to Canyon Creek Lakes) Map: USGS 7.5-min Mt. Hilton Permits: Required Dogs: Welcomed Whinning: Not Allowed Trinity Alps Wilderness Directions: From Weaverville, drive west on Highway 299 for 8 miles to Junction City and Canyon Creek Rd. Turn north on Canyon Creek Rd and drive 13 miles to the trailhead at the end of the road, 0.75 mi. past Ripstein Campground. Approx. 4-4 1/2 hrs. from Sacramento More Details to Come!

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Friday, July 2 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 20

Fee: Price: USD 20.00 per person

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12856519/

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See California's Coast as it was 1,000 years ago! This is a 4 day/4 night A to B trip (or 3 nights if time is restricted). "A spectacular meeting of land and sea is certainly the dominant feature of King Range National Conservation Area (NCA). Mountains seem to thrust straight out of the surf; a precipitous rise rarely surpassed on the continental U.S. coastline. King Peak, the highest point at 4,088 feet, is only three miles from the ocean." "The King Range NCA covers 68,000 acres and extends along 35 miles of coastline between the mouth of the Mattole River and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Here the landscape was too rugged for highway building, forcing State Highway 1 and U.S. 101 inland. The remote region is known as California's Lost Coast, and is only accessed by a few back roads." Difficulty: 2 out of 5 (from Foghorn Outdoors) Scenery: 9 out of 10 (from Foghorn Outdoors) Distance: 25.0 miles one way Dogs: Welcomed, but must have protective booties (sand/rocks are extremely sharp and abrasive along this part of the coast) Costs $$: To Be Determined. There will be an amount required to be payed in order to reserve your spot. Amount will be based on driving expenses and possibly other related costs. Trailhead: Mouth of Mattole River Recreation Site. "This site is the Lost Coast Trail's northern trailhead. Here begins California's wildest wilderness beach hike along magnificent black sand beaches. Wild it is. And wet! The Mattole Valley hamlet of Honeydew, immediately to the north of the King Range, records an average of more than 100 inches of rain a year." "Walking south along the wild coast, the low dunes back of the beach are dotted in the spring with sea rockets and sand verbenas. Thin waterfalls cascaded over the steep cliffs to the beaches below. Two miles from the trailhead, you'll round Punta Gorda, which serves as a rookery for sea lions. A mile south of the pint is the old Punta Gorda Lighthouse. Beyond, is another 20 miles of beaches, the wildest in California." Directions To Trailhead: From Highway 101, take the Garberville/Redway exit and turn Left on Redwood Dr for 2.6 mi. Turn Left on Briceland Thorn Rd. Drive for approx. 7 mi. and take the Right Fork at Blue Springs Creek Rd. At approx. 1.4 mi. go Straight at Fork onto Blue Slide Creek Rd. Go approx. 1.8 mi. and take the Right Fork at Ettersburg Honeydew Rd. Go for 1.4 mi. turn Right on Ettersburg Honeydew Rd. Stay Right to stay on Ettersburg Rd / Ettersburg Honeydew Rd. Continue on Ettersburg Rd / Ettersburg Honeydew Rd until it crosses a creek. Shortly thereafter it reaches Wilder Ridge Rd. Turn Left on Wilder Ridge for 13.5 mi. Turn Left on Mattole Rd for 7.8 mi., Left across the bridge, Left again to stay on Mattole for another 3.3 mi. Turn Left at the Fork to stay on Mattole for another 2.4 mi. Left on Lighthouse Rd for 4.9 mi. (if you cross the river, you've missed the turn for Lighthouse). Parking lot/camp grounds at end of road. Approx. driving time from Sacramento: 6:00 hrs. Directions To Destination: From Highway 101, take the Garberville/Redway exit. Follow signs to Shelter Cove / King Range Natl Conservation Area. Turn Right on Beach Rd. Parking lot is at end of road at Black Sands Beach Approx. driving time from #101: 45 min.....to be revised More Details Coming!

Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Friday, May 7 at 12:00 PM

Attending: 19

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12861925/

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Rainy weather will cancel. Steven's Trail The ladybugs might be out. 9 miles intermediate, but a bit strenuous on the way out 4.5 miles down and 4.5 miles UP. Directions: Follow I-80 East to Colfax then follow the frontage road (North Canyon Way just south of I-80) past Colfax cemetery to the trailhead. Limited parking at trailhead. Arrival time at trailhead ~10:50am The trail is open to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riding. Please remember to be courteous and yield to horses. Dogs okay. Bring plenty of food and water. Dress in layers. Contact: Shannon B. (916) 224-9885

Roseville, CA 95661 - USA

Saturday, March 27 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 37

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12540809/

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Yosemite in a Day! Weather Permitting- but bring a rain jacket anyway because the Mist trail is a soaker. 8-miles total, the first 4 miles are strenuous. Tentative schedule: 5:00am meet at REI for carpool arrangements 5:10am leave REI (sorry, we can't wait for latecomers) ~7:15am Carrow's Restaurant at Hwy 99 and Hwy 140 east in Merced ~10:00am arrive Yosemite's Curry Village parking area and catch the shuttle bus to Happy Isles (stop #16) ~10:15am begin hike aproximately 5 hours of hiking plus an hour for lunch ~4:30pm leave park ~6:45pm stop for dinner (Fresh Choice in Modesto, or wherever your car group chooses) ~9:30pm arrive REI nps.gov Yosemite Start at Happy Isles (shuttle stop 16) Begin the Mist Trail and reconvene at the bridge at the foot of Vernal Falls Continue up the Mist Trail to the top of Vernal Falls Continue the Mist Trail to the top of Nevada Falls. When you get to the top, the bathroom is to the left and the lunch spot is to the right There we'll enjoy the view for awhile, eat and catch our breath. For the return trip we'll follow the John Muir Trail down to loop back around to the bottom of Vernal Falls. Bring all your gear, including a water-proof poncho or jacket (for the Mist Trail) and plenty of food and water. No dogs allowed on the trails. Cost: $20 per vehicle to enter park (bring your National Park Pass if you have one) Carpool pitch-in approximately $3 per hour of driving ($20-24 per person). My cell: (916) 224-9885 From Sacramento: Distance: 176 mi Time: 4 hours each way Take Highway 99 south to Highway 140 east (Merced) into Yosemite National Park.

Sacramento, CA 95815 - USA

Saturday, June 12 at 5:00 AM

Attending: 14

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12886612/

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Codfish Creek Falls flow into the north fork of the American River. It is accessible from I-80 near Weimar. Easy 2.8 miles; 1.4 miles each way Warning: The last 2.5 miles on the way to the trailhead is a rough dirt road. High clearance vehicles are recommended. Information from Waterfallswest.com Dogs okay Bring a lunch and we'll eat at the river's edge. 2:00 p.m. Estimated return time to the Roseville Park and Ride Directions: I-80 to Weimar Exit Weimar Cross Road RIGHT onto Ponderosa Way and drive south for 5.8 miles until you reach the bridge crossing the American River. The trailhead is downstream on the north side of the river. Shannon B. (916) 224-9885

Roseville, CA 95661 - USA

Sunday, March 21 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 10

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12878812/

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Overcast sky cancels The UC Davis Arboretum's paved trail has many beautiful themed gardens in a park setting. Dog and stroller friendly We hope to find the Moon Garden in bloom. A FLASHLIGHT is necessary. If you'd like, bring snacks or wine to share. We'll have a short picnic in the gazebo before we head back. 6:17pm Moonrise (clear skies permitting, we should see the moon high and bright by the time we get to the gazebo) 7:24pm Sunset 7:30pm Meet at the back of the parking lot way behind Border's Bookstore 10:00pm Approximate ending time ~3 miles ~2.5 hours (includes gazebo time) Directions: I-80 west to Davis EXIT Richards Blvd. RIGHT on Richards Blvd. through the underpass (toward downtown) As you come up, "The Terrace" will be on your left. LEFT 1st Street (the first opportunity) LEFT into the first retail shopping center We will access the trail from the backside of the parking lot way in the back. Contact: Shannon B (916) 224-9885

Davis, CA 95616 - USA

Sunday, March 28 at 7:30 PM

Attending: 36

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/12722343/

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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 for 17 miles and 4,800 feet of 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: 11

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

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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 the recent rains, the falls will be flowing. Guinda is a 50 miles drive from Sacramento. We will meet up at 11th and P at 10 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: 21

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

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"INTERMEDIATE" HIKE!!! Fun trip to North Table Mountain near Oroville for excellent afternoon/evening views of the sunset over the Sacramento Valley, Sutter Buttes, and surrounding hills. Wildflowers should be available. Water falls cascade over the western edge of the mountain. The old town of Cherokee is nearby with a museum and several remains of a once thriving gold mining development. An old Western Pacific caboose is also displayed there. There is a really cool covered bridge near the town of Oregon City. Go to Wikipedia for some good information on these and other adjacent sites. We'll carpool from the Sunsplash in Roseville and drive to Oroville and begin our hiking extravaganza. BRING THIS STUFF: hiking boots with good tread plenty of water + attitude sunscreen & hat flashlight camera snacks money for dinner on the way home extra socks extra water walking shoes/sandals THINGS TO CONSIDER: full exposure area (no shade) narrow trails along steep drop walking on sharp rocks walking through mud crossing small streams cows steep hills enjoying it all This is an excellent hike. I've been there a few times. Some parts of the journey are easy, some are more strenuous. There are no designated trails. Table Mountain is not as flat as it looks. Elevation variance is +/- 200 feet. Terrain is volcanic rock with large areas of meadow grass. Several streams run through, so be prepared to get wet feet. We will climb into some ravines. Area reminds me of a California Milk commercial. DIRECTIONS: http://maps.google.co... Please join us for dinner after at Western Pacific Brewing & Dining in Oroville. Call Aaron @ 916-203-1308 Good times!

Roseville, CA 95661 - USA

Sunday, March 21 at 11:30 AM

Attending: 113

Details: http://www.meetup.com/Sacramento-Hiking/calendar/11644320/

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Weather looks spectacular for hiking Saturday! Mostly sunny in the area with temps from about 51-58 depending on elevation. Friday rain should bring nice flows to Cataract Falls. Some spots could be slippery so I recommend boots with good tread. See you all at parking lot - Steve 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: 28

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

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WE SHOULD HAVE FRESH SNOW FOR SATURDAY...YEAH!! UPDATE Fri: Weather prediction for Sat. looks great...so it's a GO for trekking the snow! Don't forget to bring: water / wind breaker / lunch / snacks / extra socks / and of course snowshoes, poles and gaiters. DRESS IN LAYERS...snowshoeing is an aerobic acitivity and you will be burning mega calories! WARNING: There should be fresh snow up the hill...this may no longer be suitable for toy-size dogs, especially if they're white : ) If we have to break trail, we will take turns being the leader. No one person will have to do all the work. REMINDER: "Watch out where the huskies go...and don't you eat that yellow snow!" 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

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Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Monday, July 5 at 1:00 PM

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Sacramento, CA 95833 - USA

Sunday, July 4 at 1:00 PM

Attending: 1

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