NOTE: Please check with the Leader the week of the hike, to make sure there have been no changes

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Tuesday, October 4

Hike (2A) Scotts Lake

From south of Lake Tahoe we climb past Big Meadow, up a gentle canyon, and over a low ridge to Scotts Lake.  The lake itself is mundane, but the trek to it is special.  With luck we’ll enjoy the spectacular fall coloring of the many aspen groves as well as pretty vistas.  We then retrace our route back to cars.  The hike is approximately 7 miles with 700’ cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water and essentials.  Meet at 9:00 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

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Wednesday, October 5

Hike (1A) Lake Clementine Trail (Canyon Keepers)

Walk along a mostly level trail paralleling North Fork of American River from the Confluence to Lake Clementine Dam, approx. 5 miles.  We will eat lunch as we watch the water (hopefully) spill over the dam.  Bring lunch, water and $ for parking or state parking pass.  Meet at 9:00 am at the Confluence Area, off Hwy. 49 in Auburn, by shade shelter just before OLD (low) Foresthill Bridge.  No dogs.  Rain cancels. 

Leader: Sheila Toner 530- 886-0673.

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Wednesday, October 12

Hike (1A) Sagehen Creek

This is a pleasant, easy hike north of Truckee. We’ll walk along Sagehen Creek, going from Highway 89 to Stampede Reservoir, about 5-6 miles round-trip. This time of year, the aspens should be colorful, and we may see some Kokanee salmon near the reservoir. Bring lunch, water and rain gear in case of showers. Meet at Burger King, on Lincoln way at Foresthill Exit off I-80 near Auburn at 9:00 am.

Leader: Chris Fox fox_chris@att.net.

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Saturday, October 22

Hike (2B) Emigrant Lake, Carson Pass (Yolano Group)

From below Carson Pass we will walk to the far end of Caples Lake and then ascend a gentle canyon to beautiful Emigrant Lake and refreshing swimming.  We then retrace our route back to cars.  The hike is approximately 8 miles with 1000’ cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water and essentials. No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Hike limited to 12. Contact leader for meeting information and reservation.

Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com

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--> Wednesday, October 26 - CANCELLED

Hike (1A) Olmstead Loop

We'll make an approx. 5-mile loop in the southern half of the Olmstead Loop area of ASRA in Cool.  Our loop will take us among rolling oak woodlands and meadows and past a large pond on Knickerbocker Creek.  Trail may be muddy in spots if recent rains.  Meet at Burger King, on Lincoln way at Foresthill Exit off I-80 in Auburn at 9:00 am. or at trailhead at 9:30 am. If meeting at trailhead, please call for exact meeting location in Cool.  Bring lunch, water and essentials.  No dogs.  Rain cancels.

Leader:  Sheila Toner, 530- 886-0673.