Wednesday, July 5

Hike (1A) ; Omega Section - Pioneer Trail, A Walk in the Woods

Starting at the Omega Rest area off Hwy. 20, we’ll do an easy out and back hike of approx. 5 miles along a mostly wide, shady forest trail.  This is small section of the longer Pioneer Trail, which follows old wagon route dating from the 1850s. Bring lunch, water and essentials.  Rain cancels. Meet at Burger King, on Lincoln Way at Foresthill exit off I-80 at 9:00 am.  Leader:  Sheila Toner, 530- 886-0673.

Wednesday, July 12

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. Leader: Sheila Toner, 530-886-0673.

Tuesday, July 18

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, July 19

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 22

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 thigh-high sandy river ford.  The hike is approximately 8 miles with 1200’ cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water, and essentials.  Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the McDonald’s 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 26

Hike (1A); Abbotts Lagoon, Point Reyes 

We’ll hope for a cool lunch at the beach at Abbotts Lagoon. This approx. 3-mile out-and-back hike is mostly level, with a fresh-water lagoon and an ocean beach to enjoy. Dress in layers; wear shoes suitable for a sandy beach. We’ll stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the way in.  Bring water, lunch,  poles if you use them and binoculars if you enjoy wildlife viewing. Meet at the South Davis Nugget Market at 8:00 a.m., Mace Blvd. and Chiles Road.  (Take the Mace exit off I-80, go south.)  Leader: Sue Barnette, 530-753-5855, sbarnett@dcn.davis.ca.us.