July 1 (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 apx. two hours. Learn about flora and fauna. DOL Okay. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
July 3 (Thursday) 5:30 PM
Longest Day Evening Hike. Hike to the top of "Road to Nowhere" peak, the highest one on the skyline east of Reno. Six miles RT, and 1500-ft elevation gain. Brisk pace, not for beginning hikers. Learn about the stars. We will take advantage of the latest sunset and the longest twilight of the year, to march until sunset. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu). Co-Leader: Grace Caudill (626-7873). Moderate
July 4-6, Friday-Saturday)
Leader's Choice Black Rock Hot Springs Trip and Tour. New Moon will mean great stars for this primitive camping trip and car tour of hot springs and the Black Rock Desert area. Possible access to private hot springs such as the famous Fly Geyser or Great Boiling Hot Spring. Camp at Soldier Meadows Hot Springs. Take food and water for three days. 4 WD preferred, high clearance 2WD okay, carpooling if possible. Learn about the amazing Black Rock region. Trip limit 12. ND. Trip leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy
July 5 (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Schneider Cow Camp Loop day hike at Carson Pass. About 10 miles and 1800 feet of elevation gain. Learn some history of the area. ND. High clearance vehicle needed or possible ride share. Leader: T A Taro (775-530-2935) Moderate
July 5 (Saturday) 8:30 AM -4:00 PM
Loch Leven Day Hike. For anyone not leaving town for Fourth of July, hike up to Middle Loch Leven, eight miles r.t., 1000 foot gain--lunch and swimming at the middle lake. Learn about the railroads. Leader: Craig Mastos (786-7742 x106, maquis@softcom.net). Moderately Strenuous
July 6 (Sunday) 8:00AM
Castle Peak Loop. After 3 easy miles to Peter Grubb Hut, we'll climb off- trail up to Basin Peak. Then go along rock cliff over to Castle Peak at 9,100 ft for incredible 360 degree views. Descend on-trail. 10 miles,1900 ft total ascent. Learn about flora and fauna. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (775-425-3742, gphanneman@charter.net), Gracie Caudill (775-626-7873, myoki@att.net), Vesna Koracin (324-4092). Moderately Strenuous
July 6 (Sunday)
Weber Lake to Paradise Lake on The Pacific Crest Trail. A seldom hiked section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Very interesting rock formations and remote meadows not often seen. Lunch at beautiful Paradise Lake. Learn about birds on that section of trails. 1500’ elevation gain and about 12 miles. DOK. Leader: Glenn Polochko (530-587-5906, gpolochko@yahoo.com). Strenuous
July 8 (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 apx. two hours. Learn about local plant life. DOL Okay. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
July 9 (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. 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 and Vesna Koracin. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
July 10 (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 and Ridge Walker. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. Moderately Easy
July 12 (Saturday) 8:15 AM – 6:00 PM CANCELLED
Freel Peak Dayhike. The highest mountain on Tahoe's east shore, with 4,000 foot of gain and apx. 10 miles, this is a hike to be experienced at least once. However, the pace will be moderate to brisk and a possible cross-country route coming back. Not a hike for beginners. Learn about the flora and fauna we observe. Spectacular views of Tahoe and Carson Valley. Trip limit 12. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker, (853-8055, edc@unr.edu). Strenuous.
July 15 (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 apx. two hours. Learn about local vegetation and wildlife. DOL Okay. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
July 16 (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. 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 and Vesna Koracin. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
July 17 (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. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. Moderately Easy
July 19 (Saturday)
Carson Pass Wildflower Study Hike. Slow-paced hike with spectacular vistas of mountains, lakes, and profusion of wildflower- we will learn about and identify many of them. Hike is about 4 miles and 500 foot of elevation gain. Trip limit 12. ND. Leaders: Joy Bridgeman (746-1313), Virginia Andres (747-2286). Easy
July 19 (Saturday ) 8:00 AM
Showers Lake Loop day hike at Carson Pass. Hwy 88 About 9 miles in a loop through wildflowers with scenic views along MeissRidge. 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. N.D. Drivers will need cash for parking fee at trail head. Leader: T A Taro (775-530-2935). Strenuous
July 19 (Saturday ) 2:00 PM
Beat the Heat! Ice-Skating and Swimming in Squaw Valley, then dinner in Truckee. Ice-skating at High Camp in Squaw Valley (elevation 8,200 feet). Beat the heat in July. Outdoor ice rink with view of Lake Tahoe, temperature usually around 80 degrees in Squaw Valley in July, big outdoor pool with waterfalls and giant jacuzzi. Afterwards, dinner in Truckee in the evening around 6:30 p.m. Location of restaurant to be announced. Cost: $32 for ice-skating (includes skate rental and tramway ride up and down the mountain) and use of swimming pool and jacuzzi (includes towel and locker).
OR $27 for ice-skating without swimming OR $28 for swimming without skating OR $22 for cable car ride up and down the mountain with no skating or swimming. Meet at ice-rink at top of mountain at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Richard Arbib at (775)685-2600.
July 20 (Sunday) 8:30 AM
Bronco Creek, past Mt Rose Saddle. For 3 miles, we'll follow the easy Tahoe Rim Trail to waterfall. Then we'll continue up to the "saddle" intersecting Rim2Reno & Mt Rose trails. Then descend 1.5 miles north along Rim2Reno to Bronco Crk & lunch. 10 miles,1600 ft total ascent. Learn about the Tahoe Rim Trail. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman 775-425-3742 gphanneman@charter.net, Shanel Pistorius (775-425-4962). Moderate
July 20th (Sunday) 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tahoe Wildflower Hike This hike is relatively hard (about 7 miles with an elevation gain of 2000 feet), but well worth the effort. We begin at one of the most beautiful Lakes south of Lake Tahoe – Woods Lake. We first climb about 1000 feet to Round Top Lake finding a wide variety of flowers along the way. From there we hike another 1000 feet to Round Top peak, and with a little luck find and learn about the stunning late bloomers that live here. The view from Round Top summit is awesome (10,300 feet) – you can see Lake Tahoe in one direction and the Desolation wilderness in the other. To register and find driving directions, go to the website www.wildflowerhikes.com. The directions are found under. “Hikes by Difficulty” where you then click on “Round Top”. Bring sunscreen, water, and lunch. Strenuous
July 22 (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 apx. two hours. Leran about local plant life. DOL Okay. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
July 23 (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. 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 and Doug Cardwell. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
July 24 (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 and Ridge Walker. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. Moderately Easy
July 26 (Saturday) 7:30 AM
Christopher's Loop Overlook. From Ponderosa Ranch, we'll SLOWLY hike up svc roads to world-famous Tahoe Rim Trl & the white granite. Then 3 mi south to Christopher's Loop spur. Spectacular panorama of Lk Tahoe way above turquoise Sand Harbor. Learn about local wildlife. 12 miles, 2300 ft ascent. DOK. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (775-425-3742, gphanneman@charter.net), Chuck Oliveira (775-786-2988, coliveira55@yahoo.com) Moderate
July 26 (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Lola Montez lakes Day Hike. Learn about butterflies and birds on this 6-mile round-trip hike to the lower lake, 1000 ft elevation--optional cross country climb to upper lake for more swimming. ND. Craig Mastos (786-7742 x106, maquis@softcom.net). Moderate
July 26 (Saturday)
Packer Saddle to Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout. On a clear day you can see forever. Views of Lassen Peak, Mt. Rose, Mt. Lola, beautiful glacial canyons and lakes will reward hikers on this 3.5 mile, 2,300 foot (7 miles round trip. climb up to the dark pinnacle summit known as the Sierra Buttes. This moderately strenuous hike includes a PCT ridge walk and requires good trail shoes. The final ascent, 200 feet up a series of metal ladders to the lookout, is not for those with a fear of heights but does offer breath-taking views. Learn how to protect this area. Bring lunch, plenty of water, a light windbreaker for the summit and hiking poles if you have/want them. Drive will be 1.5 hours to trailhead from morning meeting spot. DL. Trip limit: 12.Leaders: Cathy Schmidt (323-6316, cathsch256@aol.com), Ridge Walker, (853-8055, edc@unr.edu) Moderately strenuous
July 29 (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 apx. two hours. Learn how to protect our environment. DOL Okay. Call the Hotline for detailed directions and descriptions each week. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, or Kim. Call (473-1445). Easy
July 30 (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. 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 and Doug Cardwell. Call hike hotline for details (473-1445). Moderate
July 31 (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. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. Moderately Easy
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