Wednesday, December 4

Hike (2B). Hidden Falls Regional Park  

This 8-mile loop will take us on both sides of Coon Creek on mostly easy wide trails, and back to the falls before heading back uphill to our cars. Bring lunch, water and essentials. Meet at Hidden Falls Regional Park (7587 Mears Place, Auburn) at 9:30 a.m. No dogs. Heavy rain cancels. Leader: Chris Fox fox_chris@att.net or (day of hike only) 916-918-9510.

Thursday, December 12

Hike (1A). Grizzly Bear House, Forest Hill Divide Loop   Cancelled due to rain

We will find the location of Grizzly Bear House, a gold rush era stagecoach stop. Then we will hike a portion of the Forest Hill Divide Loop to a spur trail which overlooks the Middle Fork of the American River for lunch. This out-and-back hike is short, about 4 miles total, with views of oak woodlands and canyons. Some ups and downs, not much elevation gain. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the upper lot at McDonalds on Lincoln Way, Foresthill exit off I-80 in Auburn. Bring lunch, water and $ for state parking fee. No dogs. Rain cancels. Leader: Sue Barnette, sbarnett@dcn.davis.ca.us or 530-753-5855.    

Wednesday, December 18

Hike (1A). Quarry Trail to Murderer’s Bar 

Join us for a pleasant hike along the Middle Fork of the American River below Auburn.  The hike is about 6 miles with a short climb up into the abandoned quarry on the way back.  Bring lunch, water, essentials, and $ for state parking fee.  Meet at Burger King, on Lincoln way at Foresthill Exit off I-80 at 9:30 a.m. or Quarry parking lot at 9:45 a.m.   No dogs.   Rain cancels.  Leader: Chris Fox fox_chris@att.net or (day of hike only) 916-918-9510.