May 1 (Tuesday)
Moonlight over Reno. A 2-3 mile hike in or near Reno, starting at sunset, to listen to the coyotes and consider the impact of urban expansion on nature. It will be the waxing moon. Limit 12. Contact leaders for information and to reserve priority. Leaders: Dorothy Hudig (323-4835, email Hudig@sbcglobal.net), Cathy Schmitt (323-6316). DL. Moderately easy.
May 1 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow- Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks & foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DOK. Call Yvonne ‘s recorded message for destination and directions @ 851-3043. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
May 2 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Get in shape for the summer day hikes by
participating in these afterwork outings. Hikes will be located in various locations aroundthe Truckee Meadows and will all be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot elevation gain possible. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and layer clothing. Learn about places to hike, flora, or fauna. DOK. Call for recorded message. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Moderate.
May 2 (Wednesday)
Mt. Rose Snowshoe/Hike (Tahoe Group). Mt Rose summit area northwest along the old Mt Rose trail. Early views of the lake, changing to valley views as we head toward Relay Peak. Slow to moderate pace, 4-5 miles, some elevation gain. Leader: Gwen Rosser (530-546-7548, grosser@aaahawk.com ). Moderate.
May 3 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. We will hike 3-4 mi. near Reno at a moderate pace. Learn about early spring flora on the high desert. Call for details. Leaders: David Von Seggern (303-8461), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). DL. Moderately easy.
May 5 (Saturday)
Evans Creek Day Hike. Explore some of the trails and riparian areas around Evans Creek. Hike will begin at Rancho San Rafael (4 miles) View local birds. Little elevation gain, slow pace (an easy hike for all). Leaders: Marge Sill (322-2867), Vicki Toy-Smith (826-0932). Easy.
May 5 (Saturday)
Virginia Mountains Service Trip. Join the Great Basin Group and the Conservation Corps in this joint clean-up in the Virginia Mountains area. The Virginia Mountains are located southwest of Pyramid Lake and are a truly spectacular place to visit. Unfortunately, some people have found this area favorable for target shooting (rather than the range located right off the highway), ATV use and abuse, and the resulting trash left behind. We treasure this area and have been doing annual clean-ups in different parts of the region for the past six years. We will briefly outline the steps our group is taking to protect this area. Your help would be greatly appreciated. All you
will need to bring are some work gloves and an desire to make a difference. Lunch will be provided. For information call: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), David Von Seggern (784-4242).
May 5-6 (Saturday-Sunday)
Ski or Snowshoe Mount Tam (11,213), Mount Emma (10,525) (Tahoe Group). Peaks are around the Bridgeport area. Tam is about 10 miles/3,200 feet of gain. Emma is about 8 miles/3,200 feet of gain. Learn about the local geography. Bring the 10 essentials, skins/metal edged skis, or snowshoes. A snow shovel is required. Must be in great shape. Trip limit 8. Leader: Ted Lenzie (916) 985-6144). Intermediate.
May 06 (Sunday)
Historic Virginia City flume system on McClellan Peak near Carson City. Day hike along portion of the route of the circa 1870 wooden boxflume which brought water from the Carson Range to Virginia City. Learn history of the area. 14 miles with 1,500 feet elevation gain. Some hiking off trail. ND. Leader: T A Taro (775-530-2935). Moderate.
May 6 (Sunday)
Fort Sage Dayhike. Explore the Ft. Sage Mountains with us and bag State Line Peak.
About 3500' elevation gain and 8 mi. RT. This seldom-visited peak has great views. Admire spring wildflowers and granite rock formations. Leaders: David Von Seggern (303-8461), Holly Coughlin (331-7488). DL. Moderately strenuous.
May 7 (Monday)
ExCom Meeting. All members are welcome to join us at our monthlyExCom meeting. Board members discuss local environmental issues and present reports. For information: Holly Coughlin (331-7488).
May 8 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow- Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks & foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DOK. Call Yvonne ‘s recorded message for destination and directions @ 851-3043. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
May 9 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Get in shape for the summer day hikes by
participating in these afterwork outings. Hikes will be located in various locations aroundthe Truckee Meadows and will all be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot elevation gain possible. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and layer clothing. Learn about places to hike, flora, or fauna. DOK. Call for recorded message. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Moderate.
May 10 (Thursday)
GB Group general meeting. Focus on Outings, with a musical slideshow collection of some of the best photo memories from GB Group outings during the past year. Dave Hess from REI will spend a few minutes showing and talking about equipment and clothing for summer outings. We’ll also have an equipment/clothing swap for you to bring things that are still in good shape, but for whatever reason, you’re not using. Call Holly Caughlin (331-7488) for more details and to register for the equipment/clothing swap. Location: Bartley Ranch (South on Lakeside Dr., just before Windy Hill). Time: 7:00 social, 7:30 – 8:30 Program. Info: Larry (786-8564).
May 10 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. We will hike 3-4 mi. near Reno at a moderate pace. Learn about early spring flora on the high desert. Call for details. Leaders: David Von Seggern (303-8461), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). DL. Moderately easy.
May 12 (Saturday)
Pevine Hike/Snowshoe. We will climb ridge top panoramic north & south. About 1500 feet ascent. Perhaps hike towards summit of Peavine above all the aspen groves. Learn about local plant life. Expect 7-8 miles round trip. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (425-3742), Peter Faber (786-0489). Moderate.
May 12 (Saturday)
Kayak on Lake Lahontan. Visit one of Nevada's important reservoirs and learn a little about the history, flora, and fauna. Participants must have own kayak and have some experience. We will kayak in some some of the gentle bays and then cruise through a deeper section to explore some petroglyphs. Bald eagle sightings possible. Bad weather will cancel this trip. There is a parking permit fee of under $5 per vechicle. ND. Leaders: Holly (331-7488), Ken Hayes (746-8274).
May 15 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow- Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks & foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DOK. Call Yvonne ‘s recorded message for destination and directions @ 851-3043. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
May 16 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Get in shape for the summer day hikes by
participating in these afterwork outings. Hikes will be located in various locations aroundthe Truckee Meadows and will all be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot elevation gain possible. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and layer clothing. Learn about places to hike, flora, or fauna. DOK. Call for recorded message. Leader: Holly (331-7488), Ridge Walker (853-8055).Moderate.
May 16 (Wednesday)
Snowshoe/Hike (Tahoe Group). Snowshoe north of Tahoe City near the TRT, up the ridge to a great picnic spot with lake views, slow to moderate, some elevation gain, 4 miles, Leader: Gwen Rosser (530-546-7548, grosser@aaahawk.com ). Moderate.
May 17 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. We will hike 3-4 mi. near Reno at a moderate pace. Learn about early spring flora on the high desert. Call for details. Leaders: David Von Seggern (303-8461), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). DL. Moderately easy.
May 19 (Saturday)
Wildflower Hike (Tahoe Group). Join me and search for the early season wildflowers at Sagehen Creek. With a little luck we will see the fields covered with blue Camas Lilies. This hike is located close to Truckee, Ca. To register and get directions to the trailhead, go to the website www.wildflowerhikes.com. Easy.
May 20 (Sunday)
Sagehen Creek Flower Exploratory Hike. We will try to catch the Camas Lily bloom in Sage Hen Creek, one of the Sierra's finest wildflower displays. Learn about many other species on this excursion. We will hike at a moderate pace, leaving Reno at noon. RT distance ~ 4 mi. Leader: David Von Seggern (303-8461). DL. Moderately easy.
May 20 (Sunday)
Malakoff Diggins Day Hike. All day outing to Malakoff Diggins Loop Trail (4 mils rt). The trail loops through what was once the largest hydraulic mining operation in the U.S. Views of the cliffs that were carved by huge streams of water - the results of a gold mining technique that washed away entire mountains to recover gold. The canyon of the South Fork of the Yuba River was filled to a level of 50 ft. from the operation. Legal problems in the 29th century ended this method of gold mining. The outing will take place at Malakoff Diggings State Historic Park, located 26 miles from Nevada City. From Nevada City, it is located 11 miles north on Highway 49 (toward Downieville). Discuss the history of mining in the surrounding area; examine building and exhibits on life in the old mining town of North Bloomfield, study flora at the park. There is an admission fee for each car that enters the park. Leaders: Ross Smith (826-0932), Vicki Toy-Smith.
May 22 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow- Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks & foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DOK. Call Yvonne ‘s recorded message for destination and directions @ 851-3043. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
May 23 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Get in shape for the summer day hikes by
participating in these afterwork outings. Hikes will be located in various locations aroundthe Truckee Meadows and will all be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot elevation gain possible. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and layer clothing. Learn about places to hike, flora, or fauna. DOK. Call for recorded message. Leader: Holly (331-7488), Ridge Walker (853-8055). Moderate.
May 24 (Thursday)
Conditioning hike with some steep climbing in a beautiful canyon with red rock formations in Hidden Valley. Learn how to preserve the area before it disappears to homes. Meet 5:30 at Hidden Valley Park. Depart 5:45. From South McCarran Blvd go East on Pembroke. Turn right on Parkway Drive. Proceed to Hidden Valley Park. Travel to the end of the road and park near restrooms on the left. Hike for 2 hours. Bring water, windbreaker, and boots. No need to call. DL. Bad weather cancels. Leaders: John Cossavella (425-4962), Shanel (247-6884). Moderate.
May 26 (Saturday)
Wildflower Hike (Tahoe Group). Join me and search for the early season wildflowers at Sagehen Creek. With a little luck we will see the fields covered with blue Camas Lilies. This hike is located close to Truckee, Ca. To register and get directions to the trailhead, go to the website www.wildflowerhikes.com. Easy.
May 26 (Saturday)
Lunch and ice-skating at South Lake Tahoe, starting at noon. Join the Sierra Club for lunch at Nikki's Chaat Cafe at South Lake Tahoe, followed by ice-skating at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Nikki's Chaat Cafe is an Indian restaurant with both Indian and American food, reasonable prices, and a buffet. Restaurant address: 3469 S. Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe (near Long's Drugs and Heidi's). Then ice-skating (indoors) at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena. Afternoon session 1-5 p.m. $7.50 skating + $2 skate rental or special group if 12 people pay together of $6.50 each including skate rental. South Tahoe Ice Arena 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd. Contact: Richard Arbib (775)685-2600.
May 26-May 28 (Saturday-Monday)
Black Rock Rendezvous Weekend. Join the Friends of the Black Rock and BLM for 3 days of camping, speakers, seminars, and networking with other user groups. Learn about the Black Rock Area from experts, participate in volunteer training, hear live music, attend a barbecue, participate in service projects, join area tours & hikes, and other activities. Some meals provided. Come for all or part. DL. David Book (843-6443). Easy/Moderate.
May 27 (Sunday)
Martis Burn Hike to Juniper Hill (Tahoe Group). Learn about the Martis burn fire. An interesting hike with many different environments to pass through including a Mountain Mahogany forest and intense burn sight. We will see Gray canyon which was just bought by the Donner Lad Trust and Nature Conservancy. DOK with Leader approval. Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com). Strenuous.
May 27 (Sunday)
El Dorado Canyon – Dayton area Day hike. Scenic El Dorado Canyon riparian habitat. Many crossing of the shallow stream. 12 miles with under 1000 feet elevation gain. Varied rock formations, including natural arches. Learn about the history of the area. N D. Leader: T A Taro (530-2935). Moderate.
May 29 (Tuesday)
Tuesday Night Slow- Paced Conditioning Hikes – every Tuesday night. We will hike about 2 hours covering 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain in the parks & foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. DOK. Call Yvonne ‘s recorded message for destination and directions @ 851-3043. Leaders: Karen (425-1543), Nancy (359-4920). Easy.
May 29 (Tuesday)
Mountain Bike Granite Bay (Tahoe Group). 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 or Clubted@Gmail.com. Intermediate.
May 30 (Wednesday)
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Get in shape for the summer day hikes by
participating in these after work outings. Hikes will be located in various locations around the Truckee Meadows and will all be about 4 miles, with up to 1,000 foot elevation gain possible. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and layer clothing. Learn about places to hike, flora, or fauna. DOK. Call for recorded message. Leader: Holly (331-7488). Moderate.
May 31 (Thursday)
Evening Conditioning Hike. We will hike 3-4 mi. near Reno at a moderate pace. Learn about early spring flora on the high desert. Call for details. Leader: Gracie Caudill (626-7973). DL. Moderately easy.
May 31 (Thursday)
Lake Paddle and Potluck (Tahoe Group). 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 or Clubted@Gmail.com.
June 2 (Saturday)
Petersen Mountain Dayhike. This is a wonderful range north of Reno
that overlooks the vast landscape toward Sierra Valley and eastern Nevada. Learn about some of the wildflowers that often profusely bloom in some of the quaint valleys along the ridge. Participants must be in good physical shape as this hike is about 10 miles in length and has almost 2,000 feet of elevation gain. DOK. Leaders: Holly (331-7488), David Von Seggern (784-4242). Moderately difficult.
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