Tuesday, July 5

Hike (2B).  Mt. Judah 

From Donner Summit we’ll climb Mt. Judah, enjoying the moderate switchbacks, abundant wildflowers, and glorious views.  The hike is approximately 6 miles with about 1500’ elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials.  Meet at 9am 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, July 6

Hike (1A).  Summit Lake

We will hike to Summit Lake from Boreal exit off I-80.   Our approx. 5.5 mile outing with an elevation gain/loss of approx. 300 ft. offers a hike through a variety of forest, meadows, and open granite areas with a mix of short ups & downs, a few level spots and a creek crossing.  This scenic area, just north of I-80 often abounds in wildflowers.  Plan on a long lunch break at the lake.   Bring lunch, water and rain gear in case of showers.  No dogs.  Meet at 9:00 am at Burger King on Lincoln Way in Auburn at Foresthill Exit off I-80 in Auburn or at trailhead at 9:45 am. Leader: Sheila Toner, 530- 886-0673; and Leader in Training Barry Anderson: barry.botany@usamedia.tv.

Wednesday, July 13

Day Hike (1B). Rowton Peak

From the Ice Lakes/Royal Gorge area, we’ll hike up to Razorback Ridge and Rowton Peak, elevation 7480’. Along the ridge, we’ll have expansive views of the North Fork of the American River and the Granite Chief Wilderness. About 5 miles with a total 1,025 ft elevation gain. Bring lunch, water and essentials. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at Burger King, on Lincoln Way at Foresthill Exit off I-80 in Auburn at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Chris Fox fox_chris@att.net or 916-918-9510.

Saturday, July 16

Day Hike (2B). Caples Creek/Silver fork (Yolano Group)

In the Crystal Basin area southwest of Kyburz, we will ascend Caples Creek to Government Meadow, ford the river, climb over a modest ridge, and descend Silver Fork back to cars.  Be prepared for knee-high, sandy river ford.  The hike is approximately 8 miles with 1200’ cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials.  Meet at 9am 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, July 27

Hike (1A). Flora Lake

This short, easy hike starts out on a portion of the PCT in the Donner Summit area then goes up to Flora Lake.  It has some great views and is a favorite summer hike.  Plan on at least an hour for lunch at Flora Lake.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials. 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.