July 3 (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.
July 7 (Saturday)
Loch Leven Dayhike. Three beautiful glacial tarms make up the Lock Leven group. A well-graded trail climbs 3 miles to the first lake and then reaches two more in the next half mile or so. About 1000 to 1200 feet elevation gain. The island-dotted lakes are excellent for swimming. Learn about the railroads. DL. Leader: Craig Mastos (786-7742). Moderate.
July 7 (Saturday)
Basin and Castle Peak Hike. We will bag two peaks, see the best flower display in Tahoe and have a pot luck picnic at the end. A full day. Spectacular view of the Sierras and Carson Mt. ranges. May see Shasta and Lasson peaks. Learn about the geology of the area. 15 miles and 3500 feet elevation gain. DOK with leader approval. Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com) Strenuous.
July 8 (Sunday)
Showers Lake Loop hike at Carson Pass/Hwy 88. About 9 miles in a loop through wildflowers with scenic views along Meiss Ridge. Return through the Upper Truckee River watershed with grassy meadows usually with a profusion of wildflowers. Elevation gain about 1400 feet for the day. Learn some history of the area. ND. Drivers will need cash for parking fee at trailhead. Leaders: T A Taro (775-530-2935), Donna Inversin (775-882-0105). Strenuous.
July 8 (Sunday)
Kayak Little Washoe Lake. Explore the hidden sloughs and wetlands of this local wildlife sanctuary. Potential to see many winged creatures, including pelicans, herons, bald eagles, and mosquitos. Learn history of the area. An experienced birder will be aboard to help identify what we see and hear. 8:30 a.m. start, two hours on the water. ND. Drivers will need $4 cash for park entrance fee. Bring: kayak, water, hat, bug spray, and binoculars. Leaders: Howard Goldbaum (775-772-8579, hgoldbaumATgmail.com), Robin Courts. Easy.
July 8 (Sunday)
Join us for the Wildflower Hike series. All of the hikes are only moderately strenuous as we our time to enjoy the nature’s beauty. Since the wildflowers peak at different times each year, we pick the best hike a couple of weeks before the hike itself. Check the calendar on the website www.wildflowerhikes.com to see which hike we will be doing this day. Directions to the trailhead are also found on the website by clicking on “Hikes with Directions”. Please send an email (under “Register for Hikes”) to let us know you are coming and ask any questions you might have. Easy to Moderate.
July 10 (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.
July 10 (Tuesday)
Conditioning Hike East Truckee Area. Quick-paced hike in the mountains east of Truckee, from 6-ish until dark.3-5 miles, 500-1000' elevation gain. Optional BBQ on Sally's back porch afterwards.Hiking boots, water, and windbreakers recommended. DOK. Leader: Sally Lyon (530-582-4943, sally@mytahoevacation.com). Moderate.
July 12 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. Moderate conditioning hike of approximately 4 miles on Ophir Creek trail in mountains near Washoe Valley to the boulder field. Great view of slide mountain. Learn about the history of the area. Call for details starting the Monday before. DL. Leaders: Gracie Caudill (626-7873), Ridge Walker (853-8055). Moderate.
July 14 (Saturday)
Lake Paddle, North Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City. This is a Class I paddle near the town of Tahoe City. We can skirt the shoreline toward Tahoe Pines. Learn about the local geography. We will need to run car shuttle. Must be able to paddle all day at a moderate pace. Bring the 10 essentials, lunch, boat, paddles, and life vest Leader: Ted Lenzie (916- 985-6144 or Clubted@Gmail.com) Moderate.
July 14 (Saturday)
Join us for the Wildflower Hike series. All of the hikes are only moderately strenuous as we our time to enjoy the nature’s beauty. Since the wildflowers peak at different times each year, we pick the best hike a couple of weeks before the hike itself. Check the calendar on the website www.wildflowerhikes.com to see which hike we will be doing this day. Directions to the trailhead are also found on the website by clicking on “Hikes with Directions”. Please send an email (under “Register for Hikes”) to let us know you are coming and ask any questions you might have. Easy to Moderate.
July 14-15 (Saturday/Sunday)
Soldier Meadows Hot Springs Car Camp. New moon will mean great stars! Camping Saturday night at Soldier Meadows Hot Springs with visits to double Hot and Black Rock Hot Springs on Sunday. Learn about the Black Rock area. DOK on leash. Trip Limit 12. Leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy.
July 15 (Sunday)
Schneider Cow Camp Loop at Carson Pass. An alternative route to and from Showers Lake through wildflower areas and with great vistas. About 10 miles and 1800 feet of elevation gain. Learn some history of the area. ND. High clearance vehicle needed or possible ride share. Leaders: T A Taro (775-530-2935), Donna Inversin (775-882-0105). Moderate.
July 15 (Sunday)
Tahoe Rim Trail Walk. Tahoe Rim Trail. Join us for an easy walk along a five mile section of the Tahoe Rim Trail. Observe and learn about a variety of flowers and trees. Great views of Tahoe. Hike 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. DL. Leaders: Marge Sill (322-2867), Vicki Smith (826-0932). Easy.
July 17 (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.
July 18 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hikes. Explore foothills of the Truckee Meadows after work. Hikes will be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot elevation gain possible. Call the Sunday before the hike between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for recorded message. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and windbreaker. Learn about our local surroundings, wildflowers, and trees. DOK. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Moderate.
July 19 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. Moderate to difficult conditioning hike of approximately 5 miles up the switchbacks of Jones/White Creek trail to the saddle. Learn about wildlife in the area. Call for details starting the Monday before. DL. Leaders: Gracie Caudill (626-7873), Ridge Walker (853-8055). Moderately Strenuous.
July 19 (Thursday)
Lake Paddle and Potluck. Lake Natoma, Leisure paddles 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 6:00 p.m. and launch promptly 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). Easy.
July 21 (Saturday)
Lola Montez Dayhike. Hike to Lower and Upper Lola Montez Lakes, starting just west of Donner Summit, near Soda Springs. About 1000 to 1200 feet elevation gain, 7 miles round trip. There is a stream crossing (Castle Creek) which could be difficult, but with the lighter winter might not be bad this year. A little dusty on some of the trail, and an interesting cross-country adventure finding the upper lake, but very nice swimming. Learn about the butterflies of the area. Sometimes mosquitoes are prevalent here. DL. Leader: Craig Mastos (786-7742). Moderate.
July 21 (Saturday)
Ginny Lake Day Hike. Stroll through the verdant vales above Tahoe Meadows to the seldom visited glaciated basin that holds Ginny Lake. Hope to see deer, marmots, and grouse. After lunching there, we will climb to the saddle to the north, and loop back home along the Tahoe Rim Trail. 8 miles RT with 1000-ft elevation gain.DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu) Co-Leader: Gracie Caudill, (626-7873). Moderate.
July 21-22 (Sat-Sun)
Backpack Meiss Lake. Pack into Meiss Lake maybe explore around or hang out. Bring a specialty food item to share at the evening happy hour. Call the leader for meeting time/place and equipment list. Participants must be in good shape. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916- 985-6144, Clubted@Gmail.com). Moderate.
July 22 (Sunday)
Join us for the Wildflower Hike series. All of the hikes are only moderately strenuous as we our time to enjoy the nature’s beauty. Since the wildflowers peak at different times each year, we pick the best hike a couple of weeks before the hike itself. Check the calendar on the website www.wildflowerhikes.com to see which hike we will be doing this day. Directions to the trailhead are also found on the website by clicking on “Hikes with Directions”. Please send an email (under “Register for Hikes”) to let us know you are coming and ask any questions you might have.Easy to moderate.
July 22 (Sunday)
Elephants’s Back at Carson Pass. Visit Frog, Winnemucca, and Roud Top Lakes. Scale the Elephant’s Back and enjoy sweeping views of the high sierra. Possibly return by Woods Lake including hiking on a portion of the emigrant wagon train route. Wild flowers should be in full display. Learn about the history of the area. ND. Leaders: T A Taro (775-530-293), Donna Inversion (775-882-0105). Strenuous.
July 22 (Sunday)
Mt. Elwell Dayhike. Enjoy a day of hiking in the Lake Basin Area above Graeagle. We will pass by six Alpine Lakes and then ascend Mt Elwell for fantastic views of the entire region. Learn about flora in this area. Hike is about 8 miles with 1800 feet of elevation gain. DOK. Trip Limit 16. Leaders: Holly (331-7488), Sherrie (560-0339). Moderately strenuous.
July 24 (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).
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July 25 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hikes. Explore foothills of the Truckee Meadows after work. Hikes will be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot elevation gain possible. Call the Sunday before the hike between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. for recorded message. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and windbreaker. Learn about our local surroundings, wildflowers, and trees. DOK. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Moderate.
July 26 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. This is the first of a triptych of hikes in the Levatina Canyon area south of Verdi. In this first hike, we will travel approximately 3 to 4 miles RT on back roads, walking by a dwarf aspen grove and getting good views of Reno. Learn about wildflowers and native grasses which are abundant along this route. DL. Leaders: David von Seggern (303-8461), Stacie (853-8605). Moderately Easy.
July 28 (Saturday)
NW Peavine Highlands Hike. We’ll climb about 1000 from the trailhead to soon reach aspen forest carvings and Manzanita in these highlands. Then one up to even greater vistas of both NV and CA on the ridges near 7500 feet for lunch. About 6-8 miles RT with 2000 feet ascent. Learn about flora and fauna. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (425-3742), David con Seggern (303-8461). Moderately strenuous.
July 28 (Saturday)
Sunflower Peak (10,240') Day Hike. Fairly steep climb up the Thomas Creek trail up to its headwaters at the crest of the Carson Range. And then south along the ridge to the summit of Sunflower Peak (10,240'). Lovely views of the crest of the Sierra, as we hike through the white bark pine forests just below tree-line.12 miles RT with 2500-ft elevation gain. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu)., Co-Leader: Bill Bowers, (786-3259). Moderately strenuous.
July 29 (Sunday)
Stevens Peak Day Hike. Catch the high Sierra at its summer prime. We'll attempt Stevens Peak (10059 ft.) off Carson Pass south of Lake Tahoe. This difficult but rewarding hike offers some of the Sierra's best wildflowers (up to 6' lupines) and great vistas. Learn about the Sierra Nevada-Great Basin geologic transition zone. Approx. 8 mi RT, 2100' elevation gain, mostly cross-country. DL. Leaders: David von Seggern (303-8461), Wes Hoskins (762-6730). Moderately strenuous.
July 29 (Sunday)
Over the top of the Carson Range – Carson City area. A 17 mile one way hike with vehicle shuttle. Trek from Spooner Summit on HWY 50 W to Snow Valley Peak. Then descend through upper Ash Canyon to near Hobart Reservoir, and out to Lakeview and US 395. 1,700 feet of gain with 2,400 feet descent. Wildflowers expected. Participants need to be experienced and in condition. Learn some history of the area. ND. Leader: T A Taro (775-530-2935). Strenuous.
July 30 (Monday)
Mountain Bike. Granite Bay, Intermediate mountain bike ride on double and single track trails. Must have your own bike, helmet, pump, and patch kit with extra tube. Meet 6:00 p.m. and ride promptly 6:30 p.m at the corner of Twin Rocks Rd and Boulder Rd. Two miles north of Douglas on Folsom-Auburn Rd. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916- 985-6144, Clubted@Gmail.com). Moderate.
July 31(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.
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.
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