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Wednesday Evening Fun, Fitness and Discovery Hikes - June Through August
Meet 6 pm ML Union Bank parking lot. Join us each Wednesday evening to get fit and stay fit for summer fun. Explore local trails and learn about our natural surroundings, geology, wildflowers, and trees. All hikes are moderate to easy, completed by dark. Bring water, layered clothes, sturdy shoes. Info: call leader: Dick Baggett (760-924-5749). Dogs ok. NO WEDNESDAY HIKES IN SEPTEMBER.
July 13 (Sunday) Young Lakes in Yosemite
Starting at the Dog Lake parking area, Lambert Dome, and we will go counterclockwise along a tree-lined trail to the Lakes. This is a 14 1/2 mile round-trip loop hike to the Lakes. It is rated strenuous because of the length. Doing the loop without taking a branch to the Lakes shortens the hike to approximately 8.6 miles and makes it moderate. On the return we will pass Soda Springs and follow the Toulumne River back to the trailhead. There will be spectacular views in all directions. Bring your Yosemite Park pass; otherwise the fee per vehicle will be $20. We will leave the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 8 am or meet at the trailhead at 9:15 am. The hike is limited to 15 and no dogs are allowed on part trails. Bring snacks, lunch, plenty of water, bug spray and sunscreen. Leaders: EL and Pat Smoogin (760-934-0359). No Dogs.
July 20 (Sunday) Starkweather Lake from Minaret Overlook (bus back)
Wildflower Hike from Minaret Overlook to Starkweather Lake. See and learn about large variety of wildflowers and an old mine site while descending 3.5 miles through an old Red Fir Forest. Observe the results of avalanches on the forest. Ride bus back to Overlook or to other points of interest along the San Joaquin River for a fee of $7. Meet 9 am at Minaret Overlook. Leaders: Jean Dillingham (760-648-7109) and Wilma Wheeler (760-934-3764). No Dogs.
July 25-26 (Friday - Saturday), Tuolumne Meadow Restoration Work
Join us to work in beautiful Tuolumne Meadow restoring damaged areas. Optional: Stay over Sunday for a delightful time in Yosemite. We may camp in or near Tuolumne Meadow or we could commute. More info and to sign up: Wilma Wheeler (760 934-3764, wilma.bryce@verizon.net). No Dogs.
July 27 (Sunday), Lake Gibbs and Kidney Lake
Hike to Lake Gibbs in Ansel Adams Wilderness, 6 mi round trip, 1530 ft elevation gain on good trail. Learn about potential new wilderness. A possible extended hike will be considered to Kidney Lake, an additional 2 mi round trip and 850 ft gain. Bring lunch, plenty of water, hat, sunscreen, hiking boots, etc. Meet 8 am at Union Bank parking lot or at junction of Hwys 395 and 120 East (grave site) at 8:45 am. Leader: Bob Hoeven (760 935-4512). Dogs Limited.
Aug 3 (Sunday), Blue Lake from Lake Sabrina
Hike from Sabrina trailhead to beautiful Blue Lake 6.2 mi RT on a moderately difficult trail. The hike can be extended an additional 3 miles for those wanting to see Dingleberry Lake. Bring snacks, lunch, plenty of water, bug spray, sunscreen and optional hiking sticks. Meet at the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 8 am or 9 am at Cerro Coso Bishop Campus parking lot on West Line St.--easy access from Ed Powers Road. Leader: Cindy Ostrowski (760-387-2192). Dogs Limited.
Aug 3 (Sunday) Blue Lake from Lake Subrina
Hike from Sebrina trailhead to beautiful Blue lake 6.2 round trip on a moderately difficult trail. The hike can be extended an additional 3 miles for those wanting to see Dingleberry Lake. Bring snacks, lunch, plenty of water, bug spray, sunscreen and optional hiking sticks Meet at the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 8 a.m or 9am at Cero Coso, Bishop Campus, parking lot, on West Line --easy from Ed Powers Road. Leader: Cindy Ostrowski (760-387-2192). Dogs Limited.
Aug 10 (Sunday) Margaret Lake up Bishop Pass Trail
Hike from South Lake trailhead on moderate trail to a point above Arrowhead Lake. From there, follow a moderate cross-country route to Margaret Lake. About 6 miles round trip, 1200 ft. gain. Bring snacks, lunch, plenty of water, bug spray, sunscreen, and optional hiking sticks. Meet at the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 8 am or 9 am at Cerro Coso Bishop Campus parking lot on West Line St—easy from Ed Powers Road. Leaders: Claus and Connie Engelhardt (760- 872-4596). Dogs Limited.
Aug 17 (Sunday) two Excelsior Lakes from Virginia Lakes
The hike is to a 11,100-ft high pass and two lakes west of Virginia Lake, 7 miles RT ,1200ft gain , on a moderately streneous trail. Bring lunch, plenty of water, bug spray, sunblock and optional walking sticks. Meet at the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 8 am or 9 am at Conway Summit (Hwy 395) and Virginia Lakes Rd north of Mono Lake. Leaders: Dave and Janet Carle (760-647-6431). No Dogs.
Aug 24 (Sunday) Lower Owens River Kayak Float
Explore by kayak a 4 to 8 mile portion of the newly watered Lower Owens River below Big Pine . Call leader for reservations and availability of Kayaks If you don't have your own.. Experience required. Bring lunch, plenty of water, bug spray, sunscreen. Meet 8 am at Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot or 9:30 am at at the LADWP Diversion point , 13.5 miles south of Big Pine on Hwy 395, and 1.5 miles east . Leaders John Walters (760-934-i767) and Bryce Wheeler (760-934-3764). No Dogs.
Aug 31 (Sunday) NO HIKES
Sept 7 (Sunday) Coyote Ridge to Baker Creek Headwaters. TENTATIVE
An outing of Sierra Club Hikers and 4WD, high clearance, low gear vehicle drivers. Hikers to be dropped off on Coyote Ridge (11,500 ft) to cross-country 4 miles to trail down to Baker Creek Headwaters. 6 miles total , 500 ft gain, 1200 ft loss. Drivers to drive to Baker meadow and explore lakes basin including Thunder and Lightening Lake before reuniting with hikers.Bring lunch, plenty of water, bug spray, sunblock, optional walking sticks and money to compensate drivers for gas.. Call leader for reservations and matching up with hikers .Meet at the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 8 am or 8:45 am at Cerro Coso Bishop Campus parking lot on West Line St. to consolidate. Leaders Bryce Wheeler (760-934-3764) and others TBD. Dogs Limited.
Sept 14 (Sunday) View Six Lakes from Mammoth Crest (10,500 ft)
Start at Horseshoe Lake and explore the spectacular Mammoth Crest. It is a relative short hike,2 miles on easy trail, 2 miles strenuous cross-country and 1500 ft gain then back to traihead. >From the Crest which six of these lakes, McCloud, Horseshoe, Twin, Mamie, Mary, George, Barrett, Heart and Crystal Lake, will we see? Bring snacks, plenty of water, hat, sunscreen, hiking poles and camera. Meet at the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 8 am. Leaders: Bryce and Wilma Wheeler (760-934-3764). Dogs Limited.
Sept 21 (Sunday) Lundy Canyon Fall Colors
Join the Sierra Club for a non streneous, 3 mile hike on trail to the first falls in Lundy Canyon. The Fall colors should be spectacular! Bring snacks, plenty of water, hat, sunscreen, hiking poles and camera. Meet at the Mammoth Lakes Union Bank parking lot at 10 am or at trail head at 10:45 am. Leaders: Mary K Prentice (760-934-0355) and Maryann Dunigan. Dogs Limited.
Sept 28 (Sunday) Lake George Cleanup
Our RoL Group and other volunteers are observing Coastal Cleanup Day by cleaning one of the most beautiful lakes in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, Lake George. This effort is divided into different tasks. Volunteers in kayaks will clean the shallow water near the shore while other volunteers will clean by wading along the shoreline. Some volunteers will collect monofilament line, bottles, cans and other trash from bushes, trees and the ground near the shore and along trails. This will be a big undertaking requiring about sixty volunteer-hours to do the complete job. The Sierra Club appreciates all the help they can get. Please join us at 8 am at the Union Bank parking lot near Vons. Leaders: Bryce Wheeler (934-3764) & others TBD. Dogs Limited.
2007-2008 Winter Outings - completed for now. Check back in the fall.
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