Tuesday, September 2

Hike (2A), Loon Lake in Crystal Basin

Loon Lake is quite beautiful in midweek, when OHVers and campers have gone.  We will hike around the lake to the Pleasant Boat-In Campground for lunch and swimming, then return.  The hike is approximately 8 miles with relatively little elevation gain or loss but many mild contour adjustments.  Meet at 9 am at the McDonalds on Broadway in Placerville (Broadway exit off Hwy 50 past signals).  No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com.

Wednesday, September 10

Hike (1A) Summit Meadows/Van Norden

On our approx 4.5 mile loop, we will hike along one side of Lake Van Norden on the dam levy and then across a portion of Summit Meadows.  We’ll walk  a short section of the Dutch Flat Donner Lake Wagon Road from the 1860’s, as well as visiting the site of the sheep pens and remains of an old sheepherders hut in Summit Meadows.  This area played an important role in California history, come and learn more about it.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials, and bug spray just in case.  No dogs.  Rain cancels. Meet in Auburn at Burger King, on Lincoln Way at Foresthill Exit off I-80 at 9:00 am.  Leader:  Sheila Toner 530-886-0673.

Wednesday, September 17

Hike (1A) Little Bald Mt Loop

Hike starts at Robinson Flat campgrounds.  We’ll hike up to the ridge via a series of switchbacks (approx 600 ft. elevation gain) and have lunch at the top while enjoying the awesome 360-degree views of the Sierra Nevada.  Trail down provides a nice hike through the woods.  Have lunch, plenty of water and rain gear in case of showers.  Meet in Auburn at Burger King, on Lincoln Way at Foresthill Exit off I-80 at 9:00 am.  No dogs.  Leader: Sheila Toner, 530-886-0673.

Tuesday, September 23

Hike (2B), Dardanelles Lake south of Tahoe

From south of Lake Tahoe we climb past Big Meadow, over a ridge, and wander down to beautiful Dardanelles Lake.  With luck we’ll enjoy the fall coloring of the aspen trees as well as good swimming.  We then retrace our route back to cars.  The hike is approximately 7 miles with 1200’ cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials.  Meet at 9 am at the McDonalds on Broadway in Placerville (Broadway exit off Hwy 50 past signals).  No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com.