May 2 (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Historic V & T Flume System on McClellan Peak. This loop hike will be along a portion of the route of the circa 1870 wooden box flume which brought water from the Carson Range to Virginia City. Hike is about 10 miles with less than 800 feet of gain. Some off-trail. High-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle necessary, or possible ride-share. Learn some history of the area. ND. Leader: T A Taro (775-530-2935). Moderate.
May 2 (Saturday) 9:00 AM
Hunter Creek Waterfall Hike. Join us on a 7 mile hike with about 800 foot of gain. This hike is a bit difficult because parts are steep and loose, so good boots are a must. Wildflowers should be showing and evidence of new growth after the fire. DL. Trip limit 20. Leaders: Pat Kleames (359-5089), Chuck Oliveira (786-2988). Moderate.
May 2 (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Kumiva Peak Day Hike. This outing is in the Selenite Range north of what used to be Winnemucca Lake. Fantastic views toward the Black Rock and Kumiva Valley. This is a high desert hike in very rocky, somewhat harsh terrain. Trip will be off-trail, about 8 mi. RT with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Learn details about Winnemucca Lake and the Black Rock Desert. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), David von Seggern (303-8461). Moderately strenuous.
May 3 (Sunday) 8:30 AM
Bismark Peak in the Pine Nuts. Spring frolic in the Pine Nut Mountains east of Carson City. Bismark Peak at 7,529 feet has great views. The hike is about 5 miles and has under 1,000 feet of gain, but 1.5 miles are cross-country. Learn about flora in this area. DL. Leader: Jackie Stroud (775-267-9522;jtbear33@verizon.net). Moderate.
May 3 (Sunday) 8:30 AM
Mt. Rose Waterfall Snow Hike. We'll quickly hike (in boots) up from route 431 to reach the snow-buried Tahoe Rim Trail. From there we'll snow-hike on deep & mostly firm snow for 2 miles along the very scenic mountainside to reach the well known waterfall for a lunch stop. About 5 miles RT. ND Leaders: Gary Hanneman (425-3742;gphanneman@charter.net), Yvonne Jerome (851-3043;sjerome@att.net). Moderate.
May 3 (Sunday) 9:00 AM
Join us for a leisurely walk along the river for about 4 miles, no elevation. Learn about the area close to the Truckee and the local vegetation as we stroll along. DL with leash. Leaders: Ross Smith (826-0932), Vicki Smith (826-0932). Easy.
May 5 (Tuesday) 5:45 PM
Easy Conditioning Hike. We will be doing weekly Tuesday night, slow-paced, conditioning hikes throughout the spring and summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We'll hike for about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Yvonne Jerome, Pat Kleames, Karen Todd, Kelly Johns (473-1445). Easy to Moderate.
May 6 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Join us for weekly conditioning hikes that cover 3-5 miles, with elevations gains up to 1,000+, in the surrounding foothills in the Truckee Meadows. We'll hike about two hours. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and clothing for conditions. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DOK. Leaders: Holly Coughlin, Chuck Oliveira, Ridgewalker (473-1445). Moderate to Moderately Strenuous.
May 7 (Thursday) 5:45 PM
Moderate Conditioning Hike. Hike in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows at a moderate pace for 3-4 miles and elevation gains generally under 1,000 feet. We hike about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Gracie Caudill, Bill Myatt (473-1445). Moderate.
May 9 (Saturday) 8:30 AM
Pond Peak Day Hike. POSTPONED. Desert Peak bag of the highest summit at 8,300 feet at the south end of the Pah Rah Range, west of Wadsworth. Trip is about 11 miles and has 2,500 feet of gain, half of it cross-country of rocky terrain. Not for the faint of heart. Expect to learn about birds and maybe wild mustang sightings. DL. Leader: Ridgewalker (853-8055; edc@unr.edu), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). Moderately strenuous.
May 9 (Saturday) 8:30 AM
Spooner Summit North Snowshoe. CANCELLED. We'll plan to snowshoe northward from Spooner Summit, near the famous Tahoe Rim Trail, gradually ascending 700 feet to reach various viewpoints over Lake Tahoe. We expect to encounter many coyote, rabbit, squirrel, ect. tracks as we explore non-trail regions. Trip is about 4-5 miles RT and 700 feet gain. ND. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (425-3742: gphanneman@charter.net), Yvonne Jerome (851-3043). Moderate.
May 10 (Sunday) 8:00 AM
Sahwave Range Hike. We will visit the Sahwave Range east of Pyramid Lake. This seldom-visited range has beautiful granite formations, lush hidden springs, and other wilderness values. Views of the Black Rock playa and others. Our hike will be all cross-country for about 6-7 miles and up to 2,000 feet of gain. DL. Leaders: David von Seggern (303-8461), Ileana Tibuleac (784-6256). Moderately strenuous.
May 10 (Sunday) 8:30 AM
Mt. Davidson Day Hike. Trek along the spine of the Virginia Range from Geiger Grade to the top of Mt. Davidson and take a very steep descent (over 2,000 feet) right into Virginia City. Hike is about 8 miles and about 1,000 foot of gain, but the descent is note-worthy. We must set up a car-shuttle so a trip limit of 16 is necessary. Learn about a variety of flora and fauna, possible mustang sightings. DOK with leash. Leaders: Holly Coughlin (331-7488), Craig Mastos (348-1862;maquis@softcom.net). Moderately strenuous.
May 11-15 (Monday-Friday)
Table Mountain Monitoring Trip. Join Sierra Club, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, and the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District as we collect baseline data concerning trails, campsites, invasive weeds, and potential stewardship projects. Considerable drive time should be expected, but it will be worth it as the hiking will be great and ample opportunities to see large populations of elk and mule deer. Many Paleo-Indian sites can be found in the Monitor Range, as well. Transportation can be arranged. ND. Leader: Wes Hoskins (762-6730; wes@nevadawilderness.org). Easy.
May 12 (Tuesday) 5:45 PM
Easy Conditioning Hike. We will be doing weekly Tuesday night, slow-paced, conditioning hikes throughout the spring and summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We'll hike for about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Yvonne Jerome, Pat Kleames, Karen Todd, Kelly Johns (473-1445). Easy to Moderate.
May 13 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Join us for weekly conditioning hikes that cover 3-5 miles, with elevations gains up to 1,000+, in the surrounding foothills in the Truckee Meadows. We'll hike about two hours. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and clothing for conditions. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DOK. Leaders: Holly Coughlin, Chuck Oliveira, Ridgewalker (473-1445). Moderate to Moderately Strenuous.
May 14 (Thursday) 5:45 PM
Moderate Conditioning Hike. Hike in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows at a moderate pace for 3-4 miles and elevation gains generally under 1,000 feet. We hike about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Gracie Caudill, Bill Myatt (473-1445). Moderate.
May 14 (Thursday) 7:00 PM
Great Basin Group Program Meeting "Stories in Stone: The Rock Art of Nevada"
Nevada 's prehistoric rock art is among the most spectacular and fascinating to be found in the world. On Thursday, May 14, Dr. Angus Quinlan, the Director of the Nevada Rock Art Foundation, will introduce our members to the varied styles and visually stunning designs that make up Nevada 's rock art and address the compelling questions about prehistoric social practices that this monument type evokes in those who encounter it. This fragile form of archaeology is increasingly threatened by the affects of population growth, and the efforts of the Nevada Rock Art Foundation to promote the long-term protection of Nevada rock art will be described.All programs and meetings are open to the public. Date: May 14 Time: 7:00 social, 7:30 Program.
Location: Bartley Ranch Regional Park , Western Heritage Interpretive Center Directions: Turn on W. McCarran from S. Virginia St. Go west on McCarran to Lakeside Dr. Turn left (south) on Lakeside Drive. Turn left on Bartley Ranch Road , then take an immediate right heading into the park.
For more information, contact Valerie Andersen at (775) 828-0302.
May 16 (Saturday) 8:00 AM
El Dorado Canyon near Dayton Dayhike. Hike about 13 miles on a in and out, with under 1,000 feet of gain. Riparian habitat with many small stream crossings. Lunch at a natural arch and see a small slot canyon on the way out. Learn some history of the area. ND. Leader: T A Taro (775-530-2935). Moderately strenuous.
May 16 (Saturday) 8:30 AM
Big Mama in the Virgina Mountains. Day hike near the Monkey Condos in the Virginia Mountains. Moderate hike of 6 miles RT and elevations gain of close to 1,800 feet with a 1.5 mile ascent to lunch atop Big Mama Peak. Enjoy amazing views and a variety of desert landscape. Learn about some interesting rock formations and mining. DOK. Leaders: Pat Kleames (359-5089), Gracie Caudill (626-7873). Moderately strenuous.
May 17 (Sunday) 9:30 AM
McKissick Canyon Dayhike. Hike up the grade of this canyon leading to near the top of the Dogskin Mountain Range out of Winnemucca Valley. Views 2,300 feet above the Winnemucca Ranch property where new suburban development is threatened. Trip is about 7 miles RT and 2,100 feet of gain. Learn about potential threats to wilderness areas. DOK. Leaders: Howard Godlbaum (772-8579; hgoldbaum@gmail.com), Robin Courts. Moderately strenuous.
May 18 (Monday) 6:30 PM
Outings Leader's Meeting. Join us to help plan outings for our group during the months of July, August, and September. This is a great opportunity to get involved with co-leading or to find out how our outings program works. We'll be meeting at the home of Chuck Oliveira. Bring a potluck dish to share. All beverages and cutlery provided. Call Chuck for directions (786-2988) or Holly for information (331-7488). Fun!
May 19 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM
Easy Conditioning Hike. We will be doing weekly Tuesday night, slow-paced, conditioning hikes throughout the spring and summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We'll hike for about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Yvonne Jerome, Pat Kleames, Karen Todd, Kelly Johns (473-1445). Easy to Moderate.
May 20 (Wednesday) 5:30 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Join us for weekly conditioning hikes that cover 3-5 miles, with elevations gains up to 1,000+, in the surrounding foothills in the Truckee Meadows. We'll hike about two hours. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and clothing for conditions. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DOK. Leaders: Holly Coughlin, Chuck Oliveira, Ridgewalker (473-1445). Moderate to Moderately Strenuous.
May 20 (Wednesday) 5:45 PM and 7:00 PM
Social Get-Together at Buckbean Brewery & Conditioning Hike. The social hour will start at 7:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM at the Buckbean Brewery off East McCarren Blvd. For those of you inclined to go on the conditioning hike, it will be slightly shortened to 3 mi. and 800 feet of gain, to allow us time to join the folks at the brewery around 7:30. Call the hike hot-line for details of when and where to meet for the hike. Leader: Holly Coughlin (473-1445). B.B. Easy, hike moderate.
May 21 (Thursday) 5:30 PM
Moderate Conditioning Hike. Hike in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows at a moderate pace for 3-4 miles and elevation gains generally under 1,000 feet. We hike about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Gracie Caudill, Bill Myatt (473-1445). Moderate.
May 23 (Saturday) 8:30 AM
Leader's Choice Dayhike in the Pah Rah Range. Hike about 6-8 miles RT with around 1,000 foot of gain. View evidence of mining and discussion. DL. Leader: Pat Kleames (359-5089). Moderate.
May 23-25 (Saturday-Sunday)
Black Rock Rendezvous. Camping and touring for a weekend with speakers and visits to geysers and hot springs, including famous Fly Geyser. Band and potluck on Saturday night. Additional fees on some tours. Learn about the Black Rock Desert! Trip limit 15. DL with leash. Leader: David Book (843-6443). Easy.
May 26 (Tuesday) 5:30 PM
Easy Conditioning Hike. We will be doing weekly Tuesday night, slow-paced, conditioning hikes throughout the spring and summer. Hikes are about 3-4 miles, with minimal to moderate elevation gain, in the parks and foothills of the Reno-Sparks area. We'll hike for about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Yvonne Jerome, Pat Kleames, Karen Todd, Kelly Johns (473-1445). Easy to Moderate.
May 27 (Wednesday) 5:30 PM
Fast-Paced Conditioning Hike. Join us for weekly conditioning hikes that cover 3-5 miles, with elevations gains up to 1,000+, in the surrounding foothills in the Truckee Meadows. We'll hike about two hours. Bring plenty of water, trail shoes, and clothing for conditions. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DOK. Leaders: Holly Coughlin, Chuck Oliveira, Ridgewalker (473-1445). Moderate to Moderately Strenuous.
May 28 (Thursday) 5:30 PM
Moderate Conditioning Hike. Hike in the foothills surrounding the Truckee Meadows at a moderate pace for 3-4 miles and elevation gains generally under 1,000 feet. We hike about two hours. Learn about local flora, fauna, and places to go. Call the hotline number for weekly directions and trail descriptions. DL. Leaders: Gracie Caudill, Bill Myatt (473-1445). Moderate.
May 30 (Saturday) 8:30 AM
Mt. Rose Saddle Snowshoe/Hike. We'll intermittently hike with snowshoes or boots to get near the Mt. Rose waterfall. Rising above the meadow floor we'll attempt to reach the Mt. Rose saddle at 9,600 feet, but turn left to follow the flagged Rim-2-Reno trail leg over the large bowl in the mountainside, for our lunch stop. About 6-7 miles RT and 800 feet of gain. ND. Leaders: Gary Hanneman (425-3742; gphanneman@charter.net), Bill Myatt (233-3186). Moderate.
May 31 (Sunday) 8:30 AM
Prison Hill Carson City. Hike about 6 miles RT with 1,100 feet of gain/loss. Trek from Silver Saddle Ranch to the top of Prison Hill then follow the ridge south to the Mexican Dam and return to cars. DL. Leader: Donna Inversin (775-315-6763). Moderate.
May 31 (Sunday) 8:00 AM
Pah Rah Ridgetop Trek. Stroll the ridge top of the Pah Rah Range northeast of Sparks. We will cross the proposed areas of two wind energy generation farms and learn about their possible impacts. Views of Pyramid Lake, wildlife, and lush (for Nevada) high meadows. Trip is about 12 miles RT, mostly on existing roads, with 1,000 feet of gain. DL. Leaders: David von Seggern (303-8461). Moderate.
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