Sierra Club Younger Adults
Mother Lode Chapter
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Sierra Club Younger Adults |
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New hiker? Please read Important Outing Information for details on Meeting Locations, stuff to bring on hikes, contacts, and other tidbits |
| March
14, Saturday |
| Day Hike
(2C). Mount Diablo State Park We will hike through beautiful Mitchell Canyon and up to Eagle Peak at 2369 feet. We will see habitat ranging from oak woodland and riparian forest to chaparral. Trail has steep sections with loose gravel and other sections with steep slopes to either side, but we are rewarded with excellent views of the surrounding peaks and canyons, Central Valley and the Delta. Hike is 8 miles with 2,100' elevation gain. Optional dinner afterwards. Hike is geared to ages 18-40s, but everyone is welcome. Limited to 12. Rain cancels. Email or call leader for reservation and meeting info. Leader: Rich Juricich, rich.sac@pacbell.net, 916-492-2181. |
| March 21, Saturday |
| Day Hike
(1A). Deer Creek Hills An easy docent-led hike at beautiful Deer Creek Hills in eastern Sacramento County. Deer Creek Hills is an open space preserve managed by the Sacramento Valley Conservancy (http://www.sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/). Bring lunch, water and money for optional carpooling. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Heavy rain cancels. Meeting locations: 7:30 a.m. at 11th & P Streets (downtown Sacramento) and 8:15 a.m. at Iron Point Light Rail Station Park & Ride in Folsom (from east or westbound Hwy. 50, take the Folsom Blvd. exit in Folsom, turn left onto Folsom Blvd., go ½ mile, turn right onto Iron Point Rd., go 100’ and turn right into the first driveway on the right and into in the long parking lot). Contact leader before March 20 to confirm attendance. Leader: Jeff Utberg 916.548.7228 or jeffutberg@hotmail.com. |
| April
11, Saturday |
| Day Hike
(1A). Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge An easy docent-led hike at scenic Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/stonelakes) near Elk Grove. Bring lunch, water, binoculars (lots of birds!) and money for optional carpooling. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Rain cancels. Meeting locations: 11th & P Streets (downtown Sacramento) and at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Contact leader before April 10 to confirm attendance and for meeting details. Leader: Jeff Utberg 916.548.7228 or jeffutberg@hotmail.com. |
| April 18th, Saturday |
| Urban Bicycle Ride
(Easy). Sacramento This is a short, late morning urban bicycle ride that combines 50% city street riding (mostly bicycle lanes) with the Sacramento River and American River bicycle trails. Approximately 12 miles of riding. We will have stops in Old Sacramento, at the water intake facility on the Sacramento River, and a recent habitat restoration spot. Must wear bicycle helmet. Ride is “geared” to ages 18-40s, but everyone is welcome. Limited to 12. Rain cancels. Email or call leader for reservation and meeting info. Leader: Rich Juricich, rich.sac@pacbell.net, 916-492-2181. |
| April
25, Saturday |
| Day Hike (3B). Alamere Falls, Point
Reyes National
Seashore. We’ll hike from Palomarin trailhead to Wildcat Camp and along the shore to Alamere Falls. Along the way we’ll pass several small lakes and see great views of the coast. Hike is about 11 miles with 1000 feet of elevation gain. Some rock scrambling required to get from beach to top of bluff. Hike is advertised for ages 18-40s, but everyone is welcome. Limited to 12. Rain cancels. Email or call leader trainee for reservation and meeting info. Leader: Rich Juricich. Leader Trainee: Scott Waksdal, swaksdal@hotmail.com or (916) 363-2447. |
| May
2, Saturday |
| Day Hike
(1A). Cache Creek Natural Area We’ll do a moderately strenuous 4 mile total hike on the Redbud Trail in the newly created Cache Creek Natural Area (http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/ukiah/cachecreek.html) in Lake County; 940’ elev. gain. Bring lunch, water and money for optional carpooling. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. No reservation needed. Rain cancels. Meet 9 a.m. at 11th & P Streets, downtown Sacramento. Leader: Jeff Utberg 916.548.7228 or jeffutberg@hotmail.com |
| May
9, Saturday |
| Day Hike (3C). McNee Ranch State Park.
Come explore this part of the California Coast near Pacifica. Hike starts at the coast and climbs steeply in the first 3 miles to the ridge above. We will hike through coastal scrub habitat up to San Pedro Mountain at around 1700 feet. On a clear day there are excellent views of the ocean, coastline, Mt. Tamalpais, and Mount Diablo. Total elevation gain is about 2000 feet with 10 miles of hiking. Optional dinner afterwards. Hike is advertised for ages 18-40s, but everyone is welcome. Limited to 12. Rain cancels. Email or call leader trainee for reservation and meeting info. Leader: Rich Juricich. Leader Trainee: Brian Braid, heyheymymy@comcast.net or (916) 847-0060. |
| May 16, Saturday |
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Day
Hike (2B).
Coastal Trail/Hill 88 Loop. This
is a moderate hike of 5.5 miles with a 1,000’ elevation gain. This hike
has
beautiful wildflowers and spectacular views of the ocean, Mt. Diablo,
Mt.
Tamalpais, and San Francisco. Bring lunch, water, hiking boots, and $$
for
optional dinner and driver. Rain cancels. No reservation needed. Dogs
are
allowed. For ages 18-40s, but all are welcome. Meet at 8:00 a.m. @ 11th
& P
Streets. Leaders: Perry Fletcher 916/844-9171 or
perryfletch@hotmail.com and
Pam Walker 916/205-3943 or mswalker65@hotmail.com. |
| May
23, Saturday |
| Mountain Bike Ride
(Intermediate). Auburn State Recreation
Area. We’ll do a short out and back section along the Middle Fork of the American River. The trail is primarily a flat dirt road with a few short, but steep hills. Great views of the river. Approximately 10 miles of riding. Must wear bicycle helmet. Ride is “geared” to ages 18-40s, but everyone is welcome. Rain cancels. Limited to 12. Email or call leader for reservation and meeting info. Leader: Rich Juricich, rich.sac@pacbell.net, 916-492-2181. |
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