Saturday, August 11

Hike (2B).  Upper Rock Lake (Yolano Group)

From Loney Meadow we loop around Bowman Mountain to lovely Upper Rock Lake, enjoying the diverse habitats and geological features en route.  After lunch we return via Culbertson Lake, making a scenic loop of about 8 miles with about 1000 ft. cumulative elevation gain.  Bring lunch, water and essentials.  Contact the leader for meeting time and place.  No dogs.  Rain cancels. Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 15

Hike (1A).  Rocky Road Trail to Flora Lake via Lake Angela    ALERT FROM LEADER SHEILA TONER. CHECK FOR AIR QUALITY BEFORE THIS HIKE AT https://www.airnow.gov/  IF AIR QUALITY ALONG I-80 CORRIDOR BETWEEN AUBURN & TRUCKEE IS ORANGE OR RED THE FLORA LAKE HIKE IS CANCELLED. IF IN DOUBT CALL SHEILA THAT MORNING BETWEEN 7:30 AND 8:30 A.M. - 530-886-0673.

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.  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, August 28

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.  Contact the leader for meeting time and place.  No dogs.  Rain cancels.  Leader: Jim Cramer, (530) 756-3973 or cramerjc@gmail.com.