July 29-Aug 3 (Sunday/Friday)
All Gal's Car Campout. Join a group of women for 6 days and 5 nights @ Crag's Group Site at Twin Lakes, south of Bridgeport, CA. Hikes are planned for everyday or just vegetate at camp. Swimming, fishing, and other water sports are nearby, if you have your equipment. Cost is $25. Leader: Terri Sutor (267-5366). Reservations are required. DL.
August 1 (Wednesday)
Fast Paced Conditioning Hike. Explore the foothills of the Truckee Meadows after work (5:30 PM to 7:30 PM). Hike will be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot of elevation gain possible. Call the Monday before the hike between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for a recorded message. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes. Learn new places to hike, view wildflowers, trees, and get updates on local environmental issues. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-748). Moderate.
August 2 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. Brisk hike off into the twilight in the foothills surrounding Reno-Sparks. 2-4 miles, 1000 feet elevation gain. (5:30 PM to 7:30 PM) Expect to see lots of birds and learn about new plants and trees. DL. Leaders: Gracie Caudill, (626-7873), Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu). Moderate.
August 4 (Saturday)
Tinker's Knob Dayhike. Meet 8:15 AM. Not your run-of-the-mill Dayhike at 16 miles roundtrip and over 2,400 feet of elevation gain. However, this outing offers incredible vistas of the Donner Pass area as we follow the ridgeline on the PCT. Last year, I counted over twenty-five species of wildflowers. Help us identify some new ones this year. Participants must be in excellent hiking condition and have plenty of water as there is a lot of sun exposure on this trip. Pace will be moderately fast. Trip limit 14.DOK. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Gary Hanneman (425-3742. Moderately/Strenuous.
August 4 (Saturday)
Disaster Creek Dayhike. Meet 8:00 AM. Explore the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness in the Ebbetts Pass area. Hike the loop from Highland Lakes down Disaster Creek, up through Paradise Valley, and return along the Pacific Crest trail. Learn about the history of the area. 14 miles, 1500-ft gain. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu). Moderately Strenuous.
August 4 (Saturday)
Quinn Canyon Wilderness Service Trip. Join the Sierra Club & Friends of Nevada Wilderness for a joint monitoring project 2 hours SW of Ely. Project will include inventory of invasive weeds, user patterns, and illegal trespasses. This information will help the Forest Service develop baseline data to aid in management decisions. Contact Angie Dykema @775-324-7667 for info and carpooling options. DL Leader: Wes Hoskins (775-762-6730, soywarrior@hotmail.com) Easy.
Aug 4 (Saturday)
Jamison Gold Mine Hike. The hike begins at old Jamison gold mine in Plumas Eureka State Park, near Graeagle. Hike past Little Jamison Falls and Grass Lake, up to Jamison and Rock Lakes. About 1000 to 1200 feet elevation gain, 7.5 miles round trip. Both lakes present excellent swimming opportunities. A couple of stream crossings might be a challenge. Learn about the Sierra Buttes Mining Company of the late nineteenth/early twentieth century. Trip includes traditional stop for ice cream. DL. Leader: Craig Mastos (786-7742). Moderate.
August 7 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow-Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours (5:30-7:30) covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DL. Call Yvonne’s recorded message @ 851-3043 after Saturday for destination and directions. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Yvonne (851-3043). Easy.
August 8 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike description. Explore the foothills of the Truckee Meadows after work. Hike 5:30 to 7:30, about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot of elevation gain possible. Call the Monday before the hike between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for a recorded message. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes. Learn new places to hike, view wildflowers, trees, and get updates on local environmental issues. DOK. Leader:
Holly Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 9 (Thursday)
Environmental Conditioning Hike. Moderate hike off into the twilight in the mountains east of Truckee. We will be visiting Canyon Springs which is threatened by development, and the local residents are fighting to perserve. Hiking 2 hours, 3 miles, 500 feet elevation gain. Optional BBQ afterwards at the Glenshire abode of Sally Lyon, where we can discuss the environmental issues. DL. Leaders: Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu), Gracie Caudill, (626-7873). Moderate.
August 9 (Thursday)
Road Bike Ride after work. This will be a high beginner bike for people who are in fairly good shape. This will be a group ride for people who like to look at the scenery, Not a race! 25-35 miles and about 1000’ elevation gain. We will ride to Stampede Lake and beyond from Boca Lake. Learn about wild fires. We will meet east of Truckee at 4:45 PM and be back by 7:30 Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com). Intermediate
August 9 (Thursday)
Evening Lake Paddle and Potluck (Sacramento) Lake Natoma. Leisure paddle at Willow Creek followed by potluck supper. Must have own boat, paddles, and life vest. Bring food to share and your own beverage, plate, utensils for an outdoor picnic supper. Meet 6 p.m. and launch promptly at 6:30 p.m., at Willow Creek access (across Folsom Blvd from Natoma Station outlet stores). Leader: Ted Lenzie (916.985.6144, ClubTed@Gmail.com).
August 11 (Saturday)
Five Lakes and two snow banks Dayhike. Carson Pass area hike from the
ranger station to Frog, Winnemucca, Round Top, Emigrant and Caples Lakes.This is about a 12 mile one-way hike with a vehicle shuttle. Elevation gain of about 1,500 feet with some cross country/boulder scrambling. Learn about the history of the emigrant wagon trail in that area. ND. Leaders: T A Taro (775-530-2935), Donna Inversin (775-882-0105). Strenuous.
August 11 (Saturday)
Sand Ridge Lake Dayhike. North of Rt 80 on the PCT past the Peter Grub hut to lunch at Sand Ridge Lake. See Granite out cropping and moss and grass meadows. Learn about the geology of the area. 1000’ elevation gain and 9 miles total. Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com). Intermediate.
August 11-12th (Saturday-Sunday)
Perseid Meteors in the Black Rock. Overnight Car Camp. Join the friends of the Black Rock for viewing of the Perseid Meteor Shower with a side trip to the Trge Hot Springs. Learn about the Black Rock Area and the nations newest NCA! We’ll be camping on Playa. 2WD ok. Early return to make Sierra Club Picnic. DL. Trip Limit 12. Leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy.
August 12 (Sunday)
Davis Creek Park Annual Member's Picnic (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM). Come join us for a fun day at Davis Creek Park for our Annual Member's Picnic. This site offers tall, shady pine trees to relax under, a nearby pond, a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, and several short trails for taking a stroll. The Great Basin Group will provide hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings for all of our guests. Please bring a side dish to share and BYOB. Dogs must be on a leash in the park. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Easy.
August 12 (Sunday)
Ophir Creek Dayhike (4:00 PM). This hike is offered in conjunction with our Annual Member's Picnic at Davis Creek Park. After letting some of the food settle and visiting with friends, let's head out for a four mile round trip hike up the Ophir Creek Trail. The trail is steep with close to 1,000 foot of gain to our destination at the creek crossing. I will go at a more moderate pace than usual. We should be able to glimpse various species of birds along this trail and witness the devastation left behind in the canyon from the rock slide in 1983. Please call in advance, so I will have an idea how many people are interested in participating on this outing. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes are highly recommended. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 13 (Monday)
Evening Mountain Bike (1B) (Sacramento). Granite Bay. Mountain bike ride on double and single track trails. Must have your own bike, helmet, pump, and patch kit with extra tube. Meet 6 p.m. and ride promptly 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Twin Rocks Rd and Boulder Rd. (2 miles north of Douglas Blvd. on Folsom-Auburn Rd.). Leader: Ted Lenzie (916.985.6144, ClubTed@Gmail.com). Intermediate.
August 14 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow-Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours (5:30-7:30) covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DL. Call Yvonne’s recorded message @ 851-3043 after Saturday for destination and directions. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Yvonne (851-3043). Easy.
August 15 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike description. Explore the foothills of the Truckee Meadows after work. Hike from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM for about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot of elevation gain possible. Call the Monday before the hike between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for a recorded message. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes. Learn new places to hike, view wildflowers, trees, and get updates on local environmental issues. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 16 (Thursday)
Levatina Canyon Evening Hike. We'll do cross-country up Levatina Canyon near Verdi and then loop back on roads in the second of our triptych of hikes in this area. Learn about flora and fauna on the north side of the Carson Range. DL. Leaders: David von Seggern (303-8461), Grace Caudill (626-7873). Moderate.
August 18 (Saturday)
Duane Bliss Peak Dayhike (8658'). Hike to bag this medium-sized peak off the beaten path, and overlooking Carson City. Meet 9:00 AM. We'll hike south from Spooner Summit along the TRT for the approach, and the final mile will be a 900' ascent cross-country over granite terrain. Great vistas, and lots of trees to learn about. 8 mi. RT and 1500-ft elevation gain. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu). Moderate.
August 18 (Saturday)
Ice-Skating & Swimming in Squaw Valley. Beat the heat in August by Ice Skating at High Camp in Squaw Valley (elevation 8200 feet). Outdoor Ice rink with view of Lake Tahoe. Big outdoor pools with waterfalls and giant Jacuzzi. Temperatures around 80 degrees at the top of the mountain. Dinner afterwards at restaurant in Truckee. Meet at the ice-rink at top of mountain at 2:00 PM. Look for Richard Arbib carrying racing skates and a green Sierra club bag. A $30.00 fee includes skating, skate rental, swimming, and cable car ride. Leader: Richard Arbib (775-685-2600). Easy.
August 18 (Saturday)
Lake Paddle (Class I) (Sacramento). North Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Pines. This is a paddle near the town of Tahoe City. We can skirt the shoreline toward Meeks Bay. Learn about the local geography. We will need to run a car shuttle. Must be able to paddle all day at a moderate pace. Bring the essentials, lunch, boat, paddles, and life vest. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916.985.6144 , ClubTed@Gmail.com).
August 19 (Sunday)
Christopher's Loop up Tunnel Creek Rd. Meet 8:00 AM. We'll start at Hwy 28 near Ponderosa Ranch and hike up closed road about 3 miles to reach the famous Tahoe Rim Trail. Within an hour on TRT, we'll turn off to a spur to the exquisite view point directly overlooking the spectacular turquoise-colored Sand Harbor of Lake Tahoe. Learn about hiking in Leave no trace principles, which we will use on this hike. The total ascent of 2300 ft is very scenic, 12 miles RT. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (775-425-3742, gphanneman@charter.net), Yvonne Jerome (851-3043, sjerome@att.net). Moderately Strenuous.
August 19-24 (Sunday-Friday)
Co-ed Car Campout at Sugar Pine Point State Park. This is an event of 6 days and 5 nights at a beautiful group site in Sugar Pine Point CA, along the west side of Lake Tahoe. Moderate hikes are scheduled everyday, plus swimming etc. is available at the Lake, and nearby Meeks Bay. All types of camping equipment can be accommodated. Cost is $30 per person plus $6.00 per night for your vehicle. Reservations are required. DL. Leader: Terri Sutor (267-5366) or hikinglady@charter.net.
August 20 (Monday)
Join us as we plan outings for October and November. These are excellent months for fall colors in the mountains and desert trips. Learn what the requirements are to become a trip leader. Backyard BBQ. Bring a dish to share. Meat and beverages provided. Hike write-ups are due at the Outings Meeting. Consider leading hikes in areas we are trying to protect. Meet at Gracie's home in East Sparks at 6:30 PM. Please call Gracie at 626-7873 for information. Fun.
August 21 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow-Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours (5:30-7:30) covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DL. Call Yvonne’s recorded message @ 851-3043 after Saturday for destination and directions. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Yvonne (851-3043). Easy.
August 22 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Explore the foothills of the Truckee Meadows after work. Hike from 5:50 to 7:30,about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot of elevation gain possible. Call the Monday before the hike between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for a recorded message. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes. Learn new places to hike, view wildflowers, trees, and get updates on local environmental issues. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
August 23 (Thursday)
Levatina Canyon Evening Hike. We'll do cross-country up Levatina Canyon near Verdi and then loop back down cross-country in the third of our triptych of hikes in this area. Learn about flora and fauna on the north side of the Carson Range. DL. Leaders: David von Seggern (303-8461), Grace Caudill (626-7873). Moderate.
August 24 - 26 (Friday - Sunday)
Service Trip in Arc Dome Wilderness. Join Sierra Club & Friends of Nevada Wilderness for a joint restoration project at Ophir Summit, about 3 hours east of Reno in the Toyaibe Range. Project includes erasing illegal vehicle intrusion and will take place at 10,000 feet so pack accordingly. Learn about hands-on restoration techniques and see how wilderness areas can be preserved. Contact Angie Dykema @ 775-324-7667 for info and carpooling options. DOK. Leader: Wes Hoskins (775-762-6730, soywarrior@hotmail.com). Easy.
August 25 (Saturday)
Ridgeline West of Relay Peak. First we will reach Relay Peak at 10,550 ft mostly by jeep road. Then will proceed westward along rather narrow ridgeline (saddle) maybe another mile to reach the westernmost peak for lunch. Extensive vistas of all the Sierras in Eastern California. Learn about flora and fauna. Total ascent under 2000ft, 12 miles. No water sources along trail. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (425-3742), Wes Hoskins (762-6730). Moderately Strenuous.
August 25 (Saturday)
Waterfall Hike. Easy six mile hike near Mt. Rose to see the waterfall. Views of Tahoe. Discussion of the environmental impact of the area. DL. Ross and Vicki Smith (826-0932; 682-5601).
August 26 (Sunday)
Devil's Oven Lake Dayhike. We'll hike to Devil's Oven, a hidden lake off the PCT past Peter Grubb Hut. Distance is 12 mi. RT, with ~ 2000' elevation change. See the last of summer's snow fields and wildflowers on the way. DOK. Leaders: David von Seggern (303-8461), Cathy Schmitt (323-6316, cathsch256@aol.com). Moderately Strenuous.
August 26 (Sunday)
Four Lakes at Carson Pass Dayhike. This loop hike will be from the ranger station to Frog, Winnemucca, Round Top and Woods Lake with a return on a portion of an emigrant wagon route and old highway. See the Lost Cabin Gold Mine nearby. We will discuss some history of the area.About seven miles with about 1500 feet of elevation gain and one steep descent. ND. Leaders: T A Taro (775-530-2935), Donna Inversin (775-882-0105). Strenuous.
August 28 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow-Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours (5:30-7:30) covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DL. Call Yvonne’s recorded message @ 851-3043 after Saturday for destination and directions. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Yvonne (851-3043). Easy
August 29 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Explore the foothills of the Truckee Meadows after work. Hike 5:30- 7:30, about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot of elevation gain possible. Call the Monday before the hike between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm for a recorded message. Bring plenty of water and trail shoes. Learn new places to hike, view wildflowers, trees, and get updates on local environmental issues. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin (331-7488). Moderate.
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