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

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Saturday, September 3

Hike (2A) Upper Rock Lake  (Yolano Group)

From Loney Meadow we loop around Bowman Mountain to lovely Upper Rock Lake.  After lunch we return via Culbertson Lake, making a scenic loop of about 7 miles with about 900’ cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water and essentials.  Meet at 9:00 am at the Auburn Burger King (Foresthill exit off I-80, left on Lincoln Way one block).  No dogs.  Rain cancels.

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

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Wednesday, September 14

(Please note - this is different from the printed schedule, but this is the correct hike on this day)

Hike (1A) Sugar Pine Reservoir  

Enjoy a pleasant stroll of approx. 4 – 5 miles around Sugar Pine Reservoir.  Part of the trail is now paved.  Hike offers many nice views of the lake from various angles.  Bring lunch, water and $$ for Forest Service parking fee.  You may want to consider staying for a swim after the hike.  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.

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Tuesday, September 20

Hike (2B) Island Lake

From Wrights Lake we will climb through forest and over granite slabs to Twin Lakes and Island Lake.  Thrill to the adventure of route finding on granite slabs.  Swimming is excellent at both lakes.  The hike is about 6 miles with approximately 1100’ elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water and essentials. No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Hike limited to 12.  Contact leader for meeting information.

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

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Wednesday, September 21

(Please note - this is different from the printed schedule, but this is the correct hike on this day)

Hike (1A) Rocky Road trail to Flora Lake via Lake Angela

Hike to Flora Lake from the Donner Pass Rd, near Donner Ski Ranch, passing Lake Angela along the way.  We will make a short detour to the “catfish pond”.   This route is longer, not as level, and more challenging than our normal route from Boreal, but offers a different look at the area.  It has lots of old trees and nice views.  The trail at times traverses over unmarked granite, making route finding interesting.  Some scrambling is involved on some of the granite sections.  Plan on an hour lunch break at Flora Lake.  Bring 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.

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Wednesday, September 28

Hike (1B) Castle Pass and Andesite Peak

We’ll hike on the PCT to Castle Pass, and then turn away from Castle Peak, up the ridge to Andesite Peak.  The peak itself is an optional but short climb up slate-like rocks, with great views from the top. Then we’ll return back to our cars along the Hole-In-the-Ground trail and the dirt Castle Pass road. About 5.5 miles with up to 1000 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 am.

Leader: Chris Fox, fox_chris@att.net or 916-918-9510.