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Day Hike (2B/3C).  Gilmore Lake / Mt Tallac in Desolation Wilderness. 

We’ll hike to Gilmore Lake with an optional ascent to Mt. Tallac while the others remain at Gilmore Lake to relax and look around.  We’ll see wonderful high Sierra forest, lakes, and granite.  From Mt. Tallac we’ll see amazing views of Lake Tahoe.  Hike is 8 miles with 1,800' elevation gain to Gilmore Lake. With optional ascent to Mt. Tallac it is 11 miles and 3000 feet of gain.   Hike is advertised for ages 18-40s, but everyone is welcome. Optional dinner after.  Limited to 12.  Chance of rain cancels.  Email or call leader for reservation and meeting info.  Leader: Rich Juricich, rich.sac@pacbell.net, 916-492-2181.

Day Hike (1B). Mount Judah.  

Moderately strenuous 4.6 total mile loop hike to the summit of Mount Judah (8,243’) near Sugar Bowl ski area. Spectacular view from the summit. 1,155’ elev. gain. Bring lunch, water, jacket, hiking boots and money for optional carpooling. Rain cancels. No dogs. No reservation needed. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Meet 9 a.m. @ Horseshoe Bar Rd. Park & Ride in Loomis (I-80 east from Sacramento to the Horseshoe Bar Rd. exit, turn left and go 100’ to the Park & Ride on the right). Leader: Jeff Utberg jeffutberg@hotmail.com or 916.548.7228.

Full Moon Hike (1A). Sierra Foothills 

We’ll meet at Streets of London Pub in Folsom, have an optional drink and/or dinner and then head to the Auburn State Recreation Area where we’ll do a moderately strenuous 5 total mile stroll along the Olmstead Trail under a romantic full moon! Bring water, jacket, flashlight, sturdy shoes and money for optional drink/dinner and carpooling. Rain or cloudy skies cancels. No dogs. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Meet 6:30 p.m. @ Streets of London Pub, 649 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, but no later than 8 p.m.; we’ll leave the pub to do the hike at 8:30 p.m. and return to the pub by 1 a.m. Contact leader before October 3 to confirm attendance and for additional details. Leader: Jeff Utberg jeffutberg@hotmail.com or 916.548.7228.

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Sign ups begin for Mojave Desert Service Trip.  See trip description for November 5-8^th.

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Day Hike (1A). Sierra Fall Colors Hike.

Moderately strenuous 5 total mile hike which starts at Luther Pass and follows a closed dirt road downhill through a forest of colorful aspens to Hope Valley. 650’ elev. gain. Bring lunch, water, jacket (temperatures could range from the 30s to 50s), lightweight gloves, camera, sturdy shoes and money for optional carpooling and dinner. Rain, snow or adverse road conditions cancels. No dogs. Contact leader before October 10 to confirm attendance. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Meet 8:30 a.m. @ Iron Point Light Rail Park & Ride in Folsom (Hwy. 50 east from Sacramento to Folsom Blvd. exit, turn left, go ½ mile, turn right onto Iron Point Rd., go 100’ and turn right into the first driveway). Leader: Jeff Utberg jeffutberg@hotmail.com or 916.548.7228..

Service Trip.  Mojave National Preserve.

We will visit the California desert when temperatures are cooler and clean up a large illegal dump area on National Park Service land that has built up over the years. We will be joined by staff from the Mojave National Preserve for National Public Lands day. A hike is planned for Friday for those arriving in the morning. We will work all day Saturday and until noon on Sunday. We will hear a ranger talk about the Preserve on Friday evening. Camping will be rustic, but a portable restroom will be provided. We'll be treated to a barbecue by the Preserve staff on Saturday evening. A high clearance vehicle is recommended to access the site, but we can shuttle people and gear if needed. Email or call leader for reservation information. Leader: Rich Juricich, rich.sac@pacbell.net, 916-492-2181.

Day Hike (1B). Western States Trail to El Dorado Canyon.

Moderately strenuous 5.6 total mile hike which starts at the historic gold rush town of Michigan Bluff and follows the Western States Trail to El Dorado Canyon near the Middle Fork of the American River. The oak trees should provide some nice fall color. 1,600’ elev. gain. Bring lunch, water, jacket, hiking boots and money for optional carpooling. Rain, snow or adverse road conditions cancels. No dogs. No reservation needed. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Meet 9 a.m. @ Horseshoe Bar Rd. Park & Ride in Loomis (I-80 east from Sacramento to the Horseshoe Bar Rd. exit, turn left and go 100’ to the Park & Ride on the right). Leader: Jeff Utberg jeffutberg@hotmail.com or 916.548.7228.