Monday, June 1: Hike (1B). Mt. Judah and Donner Peak

Starting out along the Pacific Crest Trail south from Donner Pass, we’ll hike the Mt Judah Loop. We’ll make a stop at historic Roller Pass on the way, and a short side-trip to Donner Peak after the summit. About 6 miles with a total 1,700' elevation gain. Bring lunch, water and essentials. No dogs. Rain cancels. Meet at Burger King, on Lincoln Way at Foresthill Exit off I-80 in Auburn at 8:30 a.m. Leader: Chris Fox fox_chris@att.net or 916-918-9510

Tuesday, June 2: Hike (2A).  Fordyce Creek from Fuller Lake

Water is released from Fuller Lake down to Lake Spaulding during the day to generate prime time electricity as part of a 7-lake hydroelectric system.  We will follow the funky water canal and pipe down to Spaulding Lake, walk around Spaulding Lake and then up Fordyce Creek to a beautiful cascade/waterfall.  After lunch we retrace our route.  The hike is about 8 miles with 600+’ elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials.  Meet at 9:00 am at the Burger King in Auburn (take Foresthill exit, go right then left on Lincoln Way one block).  No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com.

Wednesday, June 10  : Hike (1A). Beacon Meadow – Forest Service Ridge     

Our approx 3.5 – 4-mile high country loop starts by crossing the small but pretty Beacon Meadow near Serene Lakes.  Then we’ll hike up to Forest Service Ridge (approx 400 ft elevation gain) that runs along the south side of Van Norden Lake and affords expansive views of the local area and surrounding peaks. On the way back down, the trail gently wends its way through a shady forest.  Have lunch, water, and essentials.  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.

Tuesday, June 16: Hike (2B).  Round Lake from Big Meadow

From south of Lake Tahoe we climb past Big Meadow, over a low ridge, down and then up to beautiful Round Lake.  Along the way we marvel at wildflowers and geological spectacles.  We then retrace our route back to cars. The hike is about 6.5+ miles with 1200’ cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials.  Meet at 9:00 am at the McDonalds in Placerville (take Broadway exit from Hwy 50).  No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com.

June 17, Wednesday: Hike (1A). Fuller Lake to Lang’s Crossing

We’ll hike from Fuller Lake to Lang’s Crossing off Bowman Road.  This short, approx 4 miles, route drops from Fuller Lake about 900 ft until we arrive at the Yuba River, where we can cool off our feet and enjoy the river views.   Bring lunch, water, & essentials.  A shuttle to the trailhead will be required.  Rain cancels.  No dogs.  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

Tuesday, June 30: Hike (2B).  Lyons Creek

Near Wrights Lake off Hwy 50 we will stroll up Lyons Creek to Lyons Lake for a pleasant swim and then return.  En route we pass beautiful cascades and wildflowers (hopefully, at least in normal snow years).  The hike is about 10 miles with approximately 1700’ elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials.  No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Group size is limited to 10.  Contact the leader for meeting information and reservation.  Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com.