August 2 (Saturday)
Highland Lakes Disaster Creek Loop Dayhike. Hiking from Highland Lakes near Ebbetts Pass, down disaster creek over the shoulder of Disaster Peak and back home along the DCT. 14 miles with 2000’ gain. Hike until dusk. Plenty of high altitude scenery to learn about. Trip Limit 12. DL. Leader Ridge Walker (853-8055, edc@unr.edu.). Moderately Strenuous
August 5 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday Evening Conditioning Hikes. We will be leading slow-paced conditioning hikes on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate gain of 800 feet, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We hike approximately two hours. Learn about local flora and fauna. DOL. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
August 6 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hikes. Join us on an after work hike for approximately 2 hours, 4 miles, and 1,000+ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows.. Pace is brisk. Learn about places to hike and the flora or fauna of the area we visit. Bring water and trail shoes are recommended. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
August 9 (Saturday) 9:30 am
Davis Creek Park. Enjoy a leisurely 2 mile stroll through Davis Creek park enjoying the scenery and wildlife. After the hike, stick around for the Great Basin Group's annual summer picnic which begins at 11 am. We will look for and learn about the birds and wildlife of the area. Appropriate for the whole family. Leader: Valerie Andersen (828-0302)
August 9th (Saturday) 3:00 PM
Ophir Creek Afternoon Hike. This outing will follow the Members Picnic at Davis Creek Park. Hikers will meet around 3:00 – 4:00 and hike about two hours. The first part of the trip is steep so good trail shoes and plenty of water is a must. Learn some historical facts about the region. DOK. Leaders: Holly Caughlin (331-7488), John Ide (321-525-2050). Moderate.
August 9 (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Elephant’s Back at Carson Pass. Visit Frog, Winnemucca, and Round 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 might still be in full. Learn about the history of area. About 7 miles with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain. Parking fee. ND. Leader: T A Taro (775-530-2935). Strenuous
August 10 (Sunday) 9:00 AM
The Pinnacles over Tamarack Lake. An interesting little hike to a location high above little Tamarack Lake. After a mile ON-trail above 9,000 ft, we'll switch to cross-country ups & downs to a surprise arrival at the top of the long Wall of Pinnacles. Total ascent 600 ft, 4 miles RT. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman(775-425-3742,gphanneman@charter.net), Kim Glasgow (775-338-0221). Easy
August 10 (Sunday) 9:00 AM
Genoa to Woodfords Bike ride. Bike ride from Genoa to Woodfords. Start from the historical Mormon Station SP and ride through Nevada’s first settlement. 42 miles roundtrip at a moderate pace (12 mph). Learn about the history of the area. Helmets required. ND. Trip Limit 10. Leader: John Ide (321-525-2050, johnide!@yahoo.com). Strenuous
August 12 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday Evening Conditioning Hikes. We will be leading slow-paced conditioning hikes on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate gain of 800 feet, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We hike approximately two hours. Learn about local flora and fauna. DOL. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
August 13 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hikes. Join us on an after work hike for approximately 2 hours, 4 miles, and 1,000+ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows.. Pace is brisk. Learn about places to hike and the flora or fauna of the area we visit. Bring water and trail shoes are recommended. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
August 14 (Thursday) 5:30 PM
Thursday Evening Conditioning Hike. Brisk hike off into the twilight in the foothills surrounding Reno-Sparks. 2-4 miles, 1000 feet elevation gain. 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). Moderately Easy
August 16 (Saturday) 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Middle Velma Lake Hike. Trip limit 10 by permit in Desolation Wilderness--steep hike from Bayview Trailhead to Middle Velma Lake, 2,000 ft. elevation, 12 miles RT. Great views of Lake Tahoe. Learn about glacial runoff. ND. Leader: Craig Mastos (786-7742 x 106, maquis@softcom.net). Moderately Strenuous.
August 16 (Saturday)
Ginny Lake Loop Dayhike. Hike from Mt. Rose Meadows up the third creek drainage to the Ginny Lake Basin. From there we will climb the steep slope to the TRT. We will then circle back to West to the meadows. 8 mile hike with 1500’ gain. Learn about high altitude flora and fauna. DL. Trip Limit 12. Leaders: Ridge Walker (853-8055, ede@edu.com), Karen Todd (225-3805). Moderate
August 16-17 (Saturday-Sunday)
Tail End of the Perseids. Spend a weekend camping in the middle of the Black Rock Playa and watch for Meteorites. The Perseid Meteor shower is supposed to peak about 8/13 and some will be out there for that. This trip will include a visit to at least one hot spring. Learn about the Black Rock area! Dirt camping. DL. Leader: David Book (843-6443) Easy.
August 17 (Sunday) 9:00 am
Flora & Azalea Lakes. Hike & Swim Enjoy this easy hike through forested trails to picturesque Flora and Azalea Lakes . Surrounded by granite, these are wonderful lakes to swim in. About 5 miles RT and 300 feet elevation gain. The trailhead is around the Donner Pass area. Learn about the flora and fauna of the area. Leaders: Valerie Andersen (828-0302) and Gracie Caudill (626-7873)
August 18 (Monday) 6:30 PM
Outings Meeting. All members welcome to join us as we plan the Outings Schedule for October and November. Learn about the requirements for leading Sierra Club Outings. Meet at Chuck’s home at 6:30 PM. Bring a dish to share. All beverages provided. Hike write-ups are due at the outings meeting. Call Chuck Oliveria @ 786-2988 for directions. Fun
August 19 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday Evening Conditioning Hikes. We will be leading slow-paced conditioning hikes on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate gain of 800 feet, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We hike approximately two hours. Learn about local flora and fauna. DOL. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
August 20 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hikes. Join us on an after work hike for approximately 2 hours, 4 miles, and 1,000+ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows.. Pace is brisk. Learn about places to hike and the flora or fauna of the area we visit. Bring water and trail shoes are recommended. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
August 21 (Thursday) 5:30 PM
Thursday Evening Conditioning Hike. Brisk hike off into the twilight in the foothills surrounding Reno-Sparks. 2-4 miles, 1000 feet elevation gain. 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). Moderately Easy
August 22-24 (Friday-Sunday)
Water Resources- Eastern Nevada Tour. The Toiyabe and Utah chapters and the Great Basin Group invite you to join water experts for an informative and fun outing to the Great Basin National Park and Snake Valley - both targets for a massive groundwater mining project to support sprawling growth in southern Nevada. We'll tour local areas and talk to park managers and hydrologists, ranchers, farmers, and town people threatened with pumping impacts. Our cool mountain camp at GBNP will also be close to Lehman Caves, bristlecone forests, and alpine lakes and trails. Contact David Von Seggern in Reno at 775-303-8461. Fun
August 23, (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Five lakes, two snowbanks in the 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 a bit about the history of the emigrant wagon trail in that area. Parking fee ND. Leader T A Taro (775-530-2935) Strenuous
August 23 (Saturday)
Map and Compass Class with brief hike. Beginning map and compass class. Learn to lead your own trips. Map and compass is the foundation of all outdoor activities. We’ll do some “classroom” work and then put it into practice on Rattlesnack hill. Expect to finish around noon. DL. Leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy.
August 24 (Sunday) 9:00 AM
Loop Over Tamarack Peak. Clockwise, we'll go ... leaving the newest Mt Rose Trail at the Tamarack Lake overlook. OFF-trail up & over the 9,900 ft summit. We'll lunch at the large rock outcrop with the little rock cave with superb views of Lake Tahoe & Mt Rose. We'll descend for 1/2 mile across sloped, sliding, loose rock to reach the top of Mt Rose waterfall. Return leg is on Tahoe Rim Trail. Learn about local wildlife. Total ascent 1,400 ft, 6 miles RT. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (775-425-3742, gphanneman@charter.net), Kim Glasgow (775-338-0221). Moderate
August 24 (Monday)
Easy 4 mile walk along the Truckee River. No elevation gain. Learn about flora of the Truckee River. DL. Leaders: Ross Smith (826-0932), Vicki Smith (826-0932). Easy
August 26 Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday Evening Conditioning Hikes. We will be leading slow-paced conditioning hikes on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate gain of 800 feet, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We hike approximately two hours. Learn about local flora and fauna. DOL. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
August 27 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hikes. Join us on an after work hike for approximately 2 hours, 4 miles, and 1,000+ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows.. Pace is brisk. Learn about places to hike and the flora or fauna of the area we visit. Bring water and trail shoes are recommended. DOK. Leader: Holly Coughlin. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
August 30 (Saturday)
Lock Leven Gourmet Hike. What makes a gourmet Hike? Great food, wonderful friends and a fun destination. Everyone brings a special dish to share. Plan on a cool dip and relax after eating. Learn about this fragile environment. Trip Limit 14. DOK. Leaders: Holly (331-7488), Cathy (323-6316). Moderate
August 30 (Saturday)
Half Moon Lake Hike. Trip limit 10 by permit in Desolation Wilderness--3000 ft elevation, 10 miles round trip from Glen Alpine. Learn about large nearby creeks. Great swimming. Subject to reschedule in case of conflicting outings. Leader: Craig Mastos (786-7742 x106, maquis@softcom.net). Moderately Strenuous
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