May 1 (Thursday) 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
Evening Conditioning Hike. Moderately easy 2 to 4 mile hike with less than 1000’ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding Reno - Sparks. Learn about desert flora and fauna. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. DL. Leader: Gracie Caudill (Hike Hot Line 473-1445). Moderate/Easy
May 2 – 4 (Friday – Sunday)
Sheldon Wildlife Refuge Service Trip. We will join Audabon Society and other groups in a spring service trip. Work may be somewhat strenuous. We will do some touring on Sunday before returning to Reno. Spring wildflowers should be peaking. DL. Leader: David Von Seggern (303-8461).
May 3 (Saturday)
Big Mama Day Hike (Climb). Come explore the desert environment in the Virginia Mountains. Outing will be approximately 7-8 miles in length with 2,000 foot of elevation gain. Participants need to be prepared for a more difficult hike as much of the outing is off-trail on rocky, steep terrain. Hiking boots are necessary. The reward is fabulous views of Pyramid Lake and the surrounding area. Trip will begin around 8:30 and return around 4:00 PM. DOK. Trip limit 14. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). Moderately strenuous.
May 03 (Saturday )
The John C Two Enigma Hike near Dayton. Discover some history of the area as we visit two features possibly associated with old mining operations. One-way hike of about seven miles with a vehicle shuttle. Elevation gain of about 1,000 feet for the day. Scenic views. Return paralleling part of the Carson River. Moderate ND Leader: T A Taro 775-530-2935
May 6 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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 and foothills of the Reno – Sparks’s area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. For detailed information call the Hike Hot Line @ 473-1445). DOK. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, and Kim (473-1445). Easy.
May 7 (Wednesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Moderate Conditioning Hike. Join us on an after-work hike somewhere on the outskirts of the Truckee Meadows. These hikes are geared to condition for the tougher weekend outings coming up in summer. Outings are 3-4 miles with possibly 1,000 + foot elevation gain. The pace is brisk. Learn about flora, fauna, and new places to hike. For detailed information regarding meeting time and location call our mid-week conditioning hike hot line @ 473-1445. (These hikes generally meet around 5:30 and last until 7:30, based on light conditions). DOK. Leaders: Holly and Vesna (Hike Hotline 473-1445). Moderate.
May 8 (Thursday)
GB Group general meeting. Geologic Tales of Lake Tahoe How was Lake Tahoe formed? A meteorite…volcanic eruption…glaciers? Few people who visit Lake Tahoe know much about the geology of the largest alpine lake in North America. Western Nevada College Geology Professor Winnie Kortemeier, a dynamic and funny speaker, will give a multimedia presentation about the lake’s ancient volcanic activity. She will talk about fallacies of how Lake Tahoe was formed and explain the most recent ideas on that topic. She will also discuss her recent research on the youngest volcanic rocks in the region and the insight that those rocks give to not only Lake Tahoe’s formation, but also the type of eruption that might be expected in the Tahoe Basin in the future. 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 8 (Thursday) 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
Evening Conditioning Hike. Moderately easy 2 to 4 mile hike with less than 1000’ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding Reno - Sparks. Learn about desert flora and fauna. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. DL. Leader: Gracie Caudill (Hike Hot Line 473-1445). Moderate/Easy
May 10 (Saturday) All Day
Spanish Springs Peak. Moderate Day Hike / Peak Bag of Spanish Springs Peak (7406'). Expect lots of glorious wildflowers; and if we're lucky we'll see a few antelope and golden eagles. 5 miles / 1500' to the summit; half of it cross-country across volcanic terrain. Learn local geology and wildlife. Moderate hike, not for beginners. DL. Leaders: Ridge Walker (853-8055, edc@unr.edu, Gracie Caudill, (626-7873). Moderate
May 13 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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 and foothills of the Reno – Sparks’s area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. For detailed information call the Hike Hot Line @ 473-1445). DOK. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, and Kim (473-1445). Easy.
May 14 (Wednesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us on an after-work hike somewhere on the outskirts of the Truckee Meadows. These hikes are geared to condition for the tougher weekend outings coming up in summer. Outings are 3-4 miles with possibly 1,000 + foot elevation gain. The pace is brisk. Learn about flora, fauna, and new places to hike. For detailed information regarding meeting time and location call our mid-week conditioning hike hot line @ 473-1445. (These hikes generally meet around 5:30 and last until 7:30, based on light conditions). DOK. Leaders: Holly and Ridgewalker (Hike Hotline 473-1445). Moderate.
May 15 (Thursday) 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
Evening Conditioning Hike. Moderately easy 2 to 4 mile hike with less than 1000’ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding Reno - Sparks. Learn about desert flora and fauna. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. DL. Leader: Gracie Caudill (Hike Hot Line 473-1445). Moderate/Easy
May 18 (Sunday)
Mt. Davidson Day Hike. Join us on one of our favorite trips for the month of May. Mt. Davidson is the highest peak that rises directly above Virginia City. We will observe the native flora and fauna in the area; possibly including a herd of wild horses. This outing is for seasoned hikers at 8 miles in length and about 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Participants MUST have good knees for the over 2,000 foot drop down the face of the mountain into Virginia City. A car shuttle will be set up. Plan on a short stop in V.C. for a cold drink afterward. Trip will begin around 8:30 and return around 4:00 PM. DL. Trip limit 16. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Gary Hanneman (425-3742). Moderately strenuous.
May 18 (Sunday)
Mt. Rose Trail to Waterfall. This dayhike is intended to be fairly easy with a length of close to four miles and elevation gain of about 600 feet. The falls are off the main trail that climbs to the summit of Mt. Rose. Learn about the flora, fauna, and some of the history of the new trail. Trip will begin around 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. DOK. Leader: Grace Blaylock (846-2758). Easy.
May 20 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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 and foothills of the Reno – Sparks’s area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. For detailed information call the Hike Hot Line @ 473-1445). DOK. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, and Kim (473-1445). Easy.
May 21 (Wednesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Moderate Conditioning Hike. Join us on an after-work hike somewhere on the outskirts of the Truckee Meadows. These hikes are geared to condition for the tougher weekend outings coming up in summer. Outings are 3-4 miles with possibly 1,000 + foot elevation gain. The pace is brisk. Learn about flora, fauna, and new places to hike. For detailed information regarding meeting time and location call our mid-week conditioning hike hot line @ 473-1445. (These hikes generally meet around 5:30 and last until 7:30, based on light conditions). DOK. Leaders: Holly and Vesna (Hike Hotline 473-1445). Moderate.
May 22 (Thursday) 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
Evening Conditioning Hike. Moderately easy 2 to 4 mile hike with less than 1000’ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding Reno - Sparks. Learn about desert flora and fauna. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. DL. Leader: Gracie Caudill and Ridge Walker (Hike Hot Line 473-1445). Moderate/Easy
May 24 – 26 (Saturday – Monday)
Black Rock Rendezvous! Join with other users of the Black Rock Desert for a long weekend of mini-tours, seminars, volunteer work, and networking. There will be music and dancing! Partially sponsored by the BLM & Friends of the Black Rock. Some food provided. Lear about the Black Rock area on this easy car camp. Trip Leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy.
May 27 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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 and foothills of the Reno – Sparks’s area. Learn about new places to hike and protect. For detailed information call the Hike Hot Line @ 473-1445). DOK. Leaders: Yvonne, Karen, and Kim (473-1445). Easy.
May 28 (Wednesday) 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Moderate Conditioning Hike. Join us on an after-work hike somewhere on the outskirts of the Truckee Meadows. These hikes are geared to condition for the tougher weekend outings coming up in summer. Outings are 3-4 miles with possibly 1,000 + foot elevation gain. The pace is brisk. Learn about flora, fauna, and new places to hike. For detailed information regarding meeting time and location call our mid-week conditioning hike hot line @ 473-1445. (These hikes generally meet around 5:30 and last until 7:30, based on light conditions). DOK. Leaders: Holly, Cathy and Ridgewalker (Hike Hotline 473-1445). Moderate.
May 29 (Thursday) 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
Evening Conditioning Hike. Moderately easy 2 to 4 mile hike with less than 1000’ elevation gain in the foothills surrounding Reno - Sparks. Learn about desert flora and fauna. Call the Hike Hot line @ 473-1445 for details. DL. Leader: Gracie Caudill and Ridge Walker (Hike Hot Line 473-1445). Moderate/Easy.
May 31 (Saturday)
El Dorado Canyon near Dayton. Day hike. 12 miles on an in and out, with under 1,000 feet of gain. Riparian habitat with many crossing of small stream. Lunch at the natural arch. Learn some history of the area. Moderate. ND Leader: T A Taro. 775-530-2935
May 31 (Saturday)
Peak bag of Clark Mountain, the highest peak at the north end of the Virginia Range; just south of Patrick. Starting at the elevation of the Truckee River and climbing to 7200'. 9.7 miles RT, and 2500-ft elevation gain. Moderately hard. Should be a good time to see late wildflowers, migrating birds, and wild mustangs. Moderately Hard. DL. Leader: Ridge Walker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu), Co-Leader: Grace Caudill (626-7873).
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