HIKES WITHIN 60 MINUTES OF SACTO.

Day Hike (1A). American River Parkway – Fair Oaks to Sunrise Blvd. We will hike about 6-8 miles on the bike path to the Sunrise Blvd area and return. Optional dinner afterwards at Carmelitas in Fair Oaks. Meet 1 p.m. on Bridge St. by the old Fair Oaks Bridge. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). American River Parkway – Fish Hatchery to Fair Oaks. Sleep in and get some exercise without driving far. We’ll hike along the American River Parkway from the Fish Hatchery to Fair Oaks, where we’ll have lunch at the Sunflower restaurant. 7 total miles and 300’ elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for lunch. Meet 10 a.m. in the Fish Hatchery parking lot (which is on the West side of Hazel Ave. just South of the American River and North of Hwy. 50). Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). American River Parkway – Fish Hatchery to Folsom. Let’s get some exercise without driving far. We’ll hike along the American River Bike Trail from the fish hatchery to Folsom, where we’ll have lunch in a restaurant (probably Pizzeria Classico). We should be back by about 3 p.m. 9 total miles and 300’ elev. gain. Moderate to heavy rain cancels. Meet 10 a.m. @ the Hazel Ave. fish hatchery parking lot, which is on the west side of Hazel Ave. just south of the American River. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Day Hike. American River Parkway – Lake Natoma Loop. We will hike from the Fish Hatchery off of Hazel Ave. along the north trail to Folsom for lunch and return on the south trail. Heavy rain cancels. Leader walks at a fast pace and this is an 11-mile loop, so you must be in good shape! Meet 9 a.m. in the Fish Hatchery parking lot. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). American River Parkway - Rainbow Bridge to Folsom Lake. We will start from the Rainbow Bridge in Folsom, hike toward Folsom Lake and have lunch in Folsom at a restaurant of the group’s choice.. Hike rain or shine. Meet 9 a.m. @ in the

Folsom Powerhouse parking lot. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Bike Ride. American River Parkway – Rio Americano High to Fair Oaks. Join us for a short ride (approx. 20 total miles) on the bike path. We’ll start at the school and ride east, with a slight elev. gain to old Fair Oaks, where we’ll have lunch at the Sunflower Café. Then we’ll head back, returning by mid-afternoon. Ride rain or shine. Meet 10 a.m. at Rio Americano High School, which is about one mile east of Watt Ave. on American River Dr. where it intersects Saverien. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Auburn State Rec. Area - Lake Clementine. A day paddle on this pretty foothill reservoir southeast of Foresthill, off I-80. We’ll stop for lunch at a sandy beach and may make some terrestrial explorations. Paddle distance is approximately eight miles, elevation about 700’. Meet 10 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Auburn State Rec. Area - Olmstead Loop. 9 total miles & 1,200’ elev. gain. This hike loops through mostly open terrain in the foothills around Cool. There are nice views of the river gorge and oak forest. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials and $$ for driver & optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ the Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Auburn State Rec. Area - Quarry Road. We'll hike along the waters of the American River’s middle fork to inspect a quarry site and take time to soak our feet (or swim) in the river. Approx. 6 total miles & 800’ elev. gain. Meet 10 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Night Hike (2A). Auburn State Rec. Area - Quarry Road. We have obtained a permit to enter the park after dark so, we'll hike 6 total miles, with about 900’ elev. gain, along the middle fork of the American River under the light of a full moon. Although we are starting after dinner, bring a little something to snack on during our break at the turn-around spot. Beside the usual essentials, make certain that you dress in layers and bring lights with fresh batteries. Meet 6 p.m.

@ Roseville Park & Ride (Eureka Rd./Atlantic Exit). Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Blue Ridge. We will start crossing the Cache Creek, turning left and then heading up and up. 8 total miles & 2,000’ elev. gain. There are some beautiful panoramas offered at the top where we will have lunch. This hike is closer to home than a lot of our hikes. Blue Ridge is just beyond the little town of Rumsey (on Hwy 16) and the Indian Casino. Bring essentials and $$ for driver, park fee & optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sacto. Not limited to singles. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Brannon Island State Recreation Area. This is a delta island that provides a different view of our valley area. Out last outing here we observed a Bobcat. Also, look for migrating birds we walk along the sloughs. About 7 total miles & zero elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for driver, park fee & optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Not limited to singles. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Cosumnes River Preserve. The area is a beautiful wildlife habitat for a great variety of birds, deer, beaver and river otters. Starting with a view of the visitor’s center, we’ll take a short, leisurely walk (with lots of stops along the way, including the visitor’s center) on the boardwalk and dirt trails (may be muddy if there have been recent rains). Total of 1½ miles & zero elev. gain. Hike intended for EVERYONE… to include those single or married parents who would like to bring their children along to share in their outdoor experience. Most suitable for 1st graders and older. Meet 1 p.m. @ the visitor center parking lot. Directions: From Hwy. 99, take the Twin Cities Rd. exit and drive west for approx. 7.1 miles to Franklin Blvd. From I-5, take the Twin Cities Rd. exit and drive east for approx. 1.1-miles to Franklin Blvd. At Franklin Blvd turn south and drive approx. 2.5 miles to the Visitor’s Center on the left. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (2B). El Dorado Trail. We will wind through the peaceful, forested, east end of Placerville where, at the end of the trail, we'll stop for lunch at the Apple Café and then return back to the trailhead. 7 total miles. Bring warm clothing, water, sun block, comfortable walking shoes, and $$ for lunch and optional carpooling. Hike rain or shine. Meet 10 a.m. @ Hazel Ave. Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Euchre Bar – North Fork of the American River. Starting near Alta, we will descend steeply down into the North Fork’s gorge, where the trail levels out for the remaining 2.5 miles for lunch and a dip in the river’s cool waters at Humbug Bar. Then, unfortunately, it is back to the last mile of our trip where most of the 2,350’ elev. gain awaits us. 7 total miles & 2,350’ elev. gain. Plenty of water on this trip is required. Bring essentials and $$ for optional dinner afterward. Meet 10 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Fleming Meadow. Near Jenkinson Lake/Pollock Pines. Approx. 8 total miles & 1,100’ elev. gain. The trail is nestled in a forest of cedar and pine, with some Madrone trees mixed in. The trail offers some peeks of Jenkinson Lake and wraps around the perimeter of Fleming Meadow and the Ferrari Mill area. Because it is close, we can start later and get back earlier. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ the Folsom Outlets Park & Ride at corner of Folsom Blvd. & Iron Point Rd. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Folsom Lake. We will start near the lake's swimming area, then hike up a ridge overlooking the lake (5 mile loop with 300’ elev. gain). There is an abundance of wildlife: mountain lions, coyotes, turkeys, waterfowl, humming birds, and many other critters. Directions: From I-80, take Douglas Blvd. south (past Sierra College Blvd.) until it ends at the entrance to Folsom Lake State Park. Then, drive in one mile to the swimming area. Hike rain or shine. Parking fee. Meet 12:30 p.m. @ Folsom Lake State Park's Granite Beach swimming area parking lot. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (1B). Hidden Falls - Auburn Area. Join me at this regional park that opened last fall, administered by the Placer Legacy Open Space and other local organizations. 6-7 miles with ups and downs, possibly 500’ elev. gain. Hike on mostly shaded, well marked multi-use trails, among Blue Oak, California Buckeye and Manzanita, waterfalls and two creeks, and see the secret Seven Pools. Lunch by the creek. Water and restroom at trailhead. Meet 8:30 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride (I-80 towards Reno, exit Eureka Rd. in Roseville cross intersection, turn left at Shell station, then right). Not limited to singles. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Humbug-Willow Creek. Here is a close-to-home hike through the city of Folsom’s green space. We will hike approx. 6 to 8 total miles with little elev. gain. Bring essentials. Hike rain or shine. No reservation needed. Children aged 10 years or older accompanied by their parent or guardian are also welcome. Meet 10 a.m. @ the parking area between Jamba Juice and La Bou, which is located in Folsom on the southwest corner of Folsom Blvd. & Blue Ravine Drive. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Humbug-Willow Creek Parkway. This outing is in Folsom and is intended for EVERYONE… to include those single or married parents who would like to bring their children along to share in their outdoor experience. We’ll keep the talk about the creek’s natural and human history interesting for the kids as we walk along the partially paved, well-groomed path that lends itself to participants of all ages and abilities, including strollers. Bring essentials for yourself and children. No reservations needed. Meet 10 a.m. @ the Hazel Ave. Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Jenkinson Lake. A relatively gently rolling hike only an hour from Sacramento. The lake is normally below the snow level and nestled in a mixed forest of Douglas fir, Oak, Madrone, and Pines. About 9 total miles & 500’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials and $$ for driver & optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ the Folsom Outlets Park & Ride at corner of Folsom Blvd. & Iron Point Rd.

Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (3C). Judge Davis Trail. We’ll start our trek in through this beautiful oak woodland (owned by the BLM) from Hwy. 20 between Williams and Clear Lake for lunch along Cache Creek in Wilson Valley. Wildflowers may just be starting, but if we’re lucky, we might see some of the Bald Eagles or Tule Elk that inhabit this area. Approx. 11-13 total miles & 2,400’ elev. gain. Bring essentials. Hike rain or shine. Est. 7 p.m. return to Sac. Need $$ for your driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Evening Walk (1A). Laguna Creek Trail - Elk Grove. This lake and creek habitat features an abundance of wildlife, including ducks, geese, beavers, muskrats, river otters, and who knows what. About 3 miles & zero elev. gain. We'll grab lunch at a local eatery and then pile into our cars to go south into the Cosumnes River Preserve, winter home of Sandhill cranes and a variety of other waterfowl. The after-lunch portion of the hike will be a short affair, with lots of stops along the way. Meet 10 a.m. @ Albertson's parking lot (located in the Northwest corner of Elk Grove-Florin & Bond Roads). We’ll meet along the strip of stores (pet supplies, donuts, pool stuff, etc) in the Southwest part of the Albertson's complex. Elk-Grove-Florin is the Southern extension of Watt Ave. Bond Road becomes Laguna Blvd. at Hwy. 99. Bring essentials, binoculars, and $$ for lunch and optional coffee/desert afterward. Hike rain or shine. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Los Vaqueros Watershed. Nestled in the hills west of Stockton. About 8 total miles & 1,200' elev. gain. Enjoy the rolling grassland scenery, including an angelic view of Mt. Diablo, an expansive view of the reservoir and, believe-it-or-not, the toilets are a tourist attraction on their own. There are a couple of steep climbs on this hike so, you do need to be in shape. Dinner will be in Brentwood at a great Mexican Restaurant where the margaritas are cold and the food is hot. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver, park entrance fee ($6-per-car) & optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 8 p.m. return to Sacto. Not limited to singles.

Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Lovers' Leap. Starting in a little campground near Strawberry, we’ll follow the trail using an historic toll road along the base of Lovers’ Leap, which is a popular rock climbing area. We end up at the top of Lovers’ Leap for lunch with breath-taking views of Horsetail Falls, Pyramid Peak and Trail leads to a great view of the South Fork of the American River. Per the Forest Service, the distance is 5 total miles, goes from 5,900' elev. to 6,900', and is moderately difficult. Not limited to singles. Meet 8:30 a.m. @ Hazel Ave. Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Marshall Gold Discovery Site - Coloma. We will do an easy 900’ elev. gain & 3½ mile loop in the foothills, not very far from home. The tail circles up behind and around the park along the top of a ridge and back. Following the hike, we will explore the museum, mining displays and old-fashioned shops. Hike rain or shine. Dressing in layers is always best. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Monroe Ridge Trail. Climb the shady, wooded trail to the scenic open ridge behind the Marshall Gold Discovery State Park in Coloma. 4.5 miles of gold rush history and beautiful vistas. 600' elev. gain. Picnic by the river after the hike. Option to stay and enjoy multiple museums, demonstrations and displays at the park. $5 parking fee per car. Meet 9 a.m. at Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Old City Cemetery Walking Tour. Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas caroling and information about old-time Christmas traditions. There is no fee for the tour, but donations for restoration projects are appreciated. Note that many other tours are also given throughout the year. For further info. see www.oldcitycemetery.com or call 916.448.1811. The cemetery entrance is located @ Broadway & 10th St. Tour will begin at 10 a.m. sharp. Leader: Tony

Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Evening Walk (1A). Orangevale Bluffs. Walk both on and off the bike trail, so be prepared. We'll start at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery and walk on the bike trail until we get to the Bluffs. This is a beautiful hike and has some up and down hill. Walk a couple hours or until dark. Walk starts at 6:15 p.m. at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery off of Hazel Avenue. If the group is interested, we'll go to a restaurant after the walk. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Pilot Hill. Exploratory hike through a mining area on the east side of Folsom Lake. About 9 miles & 1,000’ elev. gain. No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ Hazel Ave. Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Pioneer Express Trail. This trail goes north from Rattlesnake Bar following the north shore of Folsom Lake. Approx 8 miles & 300’ elev. gain with a short drive from Sacto. Bring lunch & $$ for parking. Hike rain or shine. Meet 9:30 a.m. @ Eureka Road Park & Ride. From I-80 headed toward Reno take the Eureka Road exit. Go straight across Eureka Road, past the In-N-Out Burger and the Shell Station and turn left into the Park & Ride by the Brookfield's Restaurant. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Placer Big Trees. Cool off from the summer heat with a lazy day at the Placer Big Trees picnic area, past Forest Hill. Relax, nap, read or take a short interpretive hike. Bring bug spray and optionally bring a mat or chair. Meet 10 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Putah Creek – U.C. Davis. Less than a half-hour drive from Sac., this will be a nice relaxing stroll along Putah Creek that generally borders the university’s southwestern boundary. Besides the creek and grass, there should be a selection of wildflowers this time of year. Approx. 6-8 total miles & less than 100’ elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 10 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (2B). Redbud Trail. Moderate hike about 2 miles on the Redbud Trail in the proposed Cache Creek Wilderness. We will hike from the trailhead at the Highway 20 bridge over the North Fork of Cache Creek to the main stem of the river at Baron Flat. Perhaps we see bald eagles sampling the fare in the river or soaring overhead. Hike rain or shine. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Rush Ranch – Fairfield. This is a part of the Solano County Land Trust. An old asparagus farm and Indian village. We’ll take the two loop trials that never take you too far from you car. We will also have time to tour the shed containing antique farming implements and a catalog home that now contains natural history displays. Approx. 5 total miles & minor elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. No reservation needed. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 10 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1B). Stebbins, Cold Canyon Reserve. A short drive up Hwy 128 from Davis and we’re hiking. This is a preserved botanical area with great hiking, views and poison oak. Approx. 5 total miles & 1,000’+ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. No reservation needed. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 10 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Steven’s Trail. Located near Colfax (about 10 miles east of Auburn), we’ll hike down this old mining toll trail to the bank of the American River for lunch. Then, it will be back up and up the hill to our cars. 8 total miles and 1,200’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Weimar Institute. This is a little treasure surprisingly close to home. The trails wind through the foothill surrounding the Institute, which is a retreat that allows the public to use its beautiful network of trails. There is also a bit of interesting history associated

with the Institute that served as a TB clinic in the early 1900’s. It is right off I-80, about 9 miles east of Auburn. About 7 total miles & 800’ elev. gain. Meet 10 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). West Sacramento - River Walk. We will take an easy stroll along the Sacramento River in West Sacramento (directly across the river from old Sacramento). This is a newly developed area that provides a nice path with occasional signs that explain some of the wildlife and history of the area. Then, we’ll cross the Tower Bridge over to Old Sacramento for lunch and return to our cars by way of the “I” Street Bridge. Hike rain or shine. No reservation needed. Meet 10 a.m. @ (next to the “pyramid building”). Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Family Nature Walk (1A). Willow Creek. This outing in Folsom is intended for everyone!!! To include those single or married parents who would like to share an outdoor experience with their children of any age or ability. We’ll learn about the creek’s natural and human history while keeping things interesting for the kids with a list of nature questions (that will be answered during the walk) and prizes for the top family groups (almost everyone wins). We’ll be walking on a paved path that lends itself to participants of all ages and abilities (including strollers). Bring essentials for yourself and children. No reservation necessary. Meet 10 a.m. @ the Jamba Juice patio located on the southwest corner of Folsom Blvd & Blue Ravine Dr. in Folsom. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

HIKES MORE THAN 60 MINUTES FROM

SACTO. Day Hike (2A). Angel Island State Park. A popular and beautiful hike with spectacular views of S.F. Bay. We start at the dock, work our way up to the top of the island for lunch with a wonderful 360o view, continue down on the other side of the island and back around to the dock again with a possible stop at the Immigration Station. We will talk a little about some of the island’s natural and

human history along the way. Need $$ for parking (approx. $7 per car), ferry to the island ($7 per person), your driver and optional dinner afterward. Approx. 8 total miles & 800' elev. gain. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Annadel State Park. Happy Mother's Day! Sleep in and still go for a hike! This is my annual Mother's Day romp through an area tucked in the hills near Santa Rosa. We'll climb up several hundred feet and then meander around toward our spot beside a pretty little lake for a late lunch (with the usual offering of cards for moms and chocolate for everyone). It should be a lush green with some wildflowers this time of year. We'll also see the obsidian quarry mined by Native Americans and several cobblestone quarries mined to pave the area’s roadways. Approx. 7-8 total miles & 800’ elev. gain. Bring essentials. Hike rain or shine. No reservations needed. Bring $$ for driver, park entrance fee and optional dinner afterward in a great Sonoma restaurant. Davis stop on request. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Armstrong Redwoods. We'll visit the largest remaining old-growth redwood forest in Sonoma County, situated in the Austin Creek State Recreation Area. Located near Guerneville in the Russian River area, the Parson Jones Tree is about 310' tall and the Colonel Armstrong Tree is more than 1,400 years old. 9 total miles & 1,500’ elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for park fee, your driver and optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Limited to 25. Call for reservation and meeting info. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Bay View Loop Trail – Pt. Pinole Regional Shoreline. A little park nested in the hustle & bustle of the Bay Area with wonderful views, wildlife and history. Also includes the old site of the Giant Powder Co. from 1892-1960. About 5 total miles & no elev. gain. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver, park entrance and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P Sts. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (3D). Big Rock Ridge. Let’s explore one of the diamonds of the Marin County Open Space District’s areas. Must be in shape for this one! Although I will hike at a relatively gentle pace, this hike will be quite strenuous because of the 10-11 total miles & 3,500’ elev. gain! (That is about the same as climbing the stairs to the top of Sac’s highest building 6 times). Our lunch spot will provide a grand vista of San Pablo Bay on one side and George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch on the other side of the ridge. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and our well-earned optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. We will start at the park entrance near Antioch and explore the remnants of the old Welsh mining town. Then, we’ll head up over gently rolling hills. This is a strenuous 10-mile loop hike with 2,000’ elev. gain. Bring layered clothing in case of cool weather and good boots in case of muddy trails. Hike rain or shine. No reservations needed. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.Day Hike (3B). Bolinas Ridge Trail. We’ll follow an old stage trail toward Mt. Tam with great views of the ocean and Bolinas Lagoon. About 11 total miles & 1,500’ elev. gain. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the way. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P Sts. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Bothé-Napa Valley State Park. Join us for a hike through a mixed forest of Redwoods, Bays and Madrones to a peak with some nice views of the Napa Valley. This will be approx 8-10 miles & 1,000’ elev. gain. Bring essentials & $$ for driver, park entrance & optional dinner afterward in quaint Calistoga. No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Davis stop on request. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230. Day Hike (2B). Calaveras Big Trees State Park. This is a late-spring hike popularized by one of our favorite leaders, George Thelen. We’ll head over

to Angels Camp, north on Hwy. 4 and just past Arnold to the home of the world’s largest trees (not tallest), the Sequoias. From the North Grove, we’ll hike over the hill to dangle our feet in the river during lunch. Then, its back up and up and up the hill again to the cars. For those that survive, we’ll try to do a quick loop of the South Grove where the largest of the large trees are located. This is a strenuous hike through some breath-taking scenery! Well worth the effort! Approx. 9 total miles & 1,800’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials and $$ for driver, park fee and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Caples Creek. Near Kyburz on Hwy 50, we'll start along the Silver Fork of the American River, hike up past its confluence with Caples Creek, and through several meadows to our lunch spot by the river and site of Native American grinding rocks. The meadows may be muddy. Approx. 8 total miles & 1,000’ elev. gain (starting at about 5,000’ elev.). Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner in Pollack Pines afterward. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sac. No reservations needed. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Cataract Creek. Our hike starts at the bottom of a magnificent creek and follows the series of beautiful cascades that make it worth the effort. 8 total miles & 2,100’ elev. gain. loop. Lunch at Laura Dell, stroll by meadow flowers, take the great view at Barth Knoll of the lakes below, and take in the peacefulness of the bay laurel-tan oak forest and tall redwoods. Bring 10 essentials and wear boots. Limited to 19 experienced hikers in good shape. Call for reservations and meeting info. before 9 p.m. on the last Friday before the hike. Meet 8 a.m. & return about 6-7 p.m. depending on group's decision for dinner. Secondary meeting place in Davis, if requested. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). China Camp State Park. Located on San Pablo Bay only 3 miles from San Rafael. and Hwy 101. We'll start with a tour of the historic Chinese fishing village (once populated by 500) then, hike along through a wonderful Oak/Bay/Madrone woodland

that offers great views of San Pablo Bay where Coast Miwoks hunted and gathered. 8-10 total miles & 700’ elev. gain. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver, park entrance and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Cliff House to the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a wonderful stroll along San Francisco’s Land's End area with beautiful vistas of ocean beaches and a cypress forest. 8-10 total miles & 500’ elev. gain. Bring essentials. Hike rain or shine. No reservations needed. Bring $$ for driver, bridge tolls and optional dinner afterward at the famed Cliff House restaurant. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Dardanelles Lake. This is a moderate hike of approx. 8 miles & 1,400’ elev. gain. The trail winds through meadows, wildflowers and over mountain streams to a very pretty lake. If it's warm enough, the lake is great for swimming. Extended lunch stop at the lake if the weather's nice (bring a book!!). Also, bring essentials for hiking, & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Beginner Snowshoe (1A). Donner Memorial State Park. This trip starts at the Donner Memorial Visitor’s Center and meanders on a usually groomed and fairly level trail through the forest which surrounds Donner Lake. Then, it is back to the cars to find a nice place to warm up and have dinner. Bring essentials, plenty of layers and $$ for Sno-Park Pass ($5), driver and optional dinner afterward. Chain controls or adverse weather may turn this into a hike at another location. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Beginner Snowshoe (1B). Donner Overlook. Bring your hearts and we’ll don our artificial feet to hike out to the overlook for a grand view of Donner Lake and lunch. If people are up to it, we can do an additional excursion down toward old Hwy. 40. Then, it is back to the cars to find a nice place to warm up and have dinner. Bring essentials, plenty of layers

and $$ for Sno-Park Pass ($5), driver and optional dinner afterward. Chain controls or adverse weather may turn this into a hike at another location. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Donner Overlook. We will walk out to the overlook, eat lunch and lay around on the granite There are grand views of Donner Lake and the surrounding canyons. For the more ambitious, we can continue down the other side of the ridge toward old Hwy 40 and back up to the lunch spot. About 8 miles & 1,000’ elev. gain. Rain cancels. Meet 8:30 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Emigrant Lake. Located at about 8,000’, this lake is nestled in a serene mountain area surrounded on three sides by sheer granite walls. About 9 total miles & 950’ elev. gain. Limited to 12 Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials and $$ for driver & optional dinner afterward. Call for reservation & meeting info. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Feather Falls. A beautiful (albeit strenuous) hike through the woods of the Plumas Nat'l Forest. For our lunch spot we will go down to the overlook directly across from the falls for a great photo opportunity of the sixth tallest falls in the United States (640’). It is magnificent!!! This is a great hike at any time of the year because of it's breathtaking views and a wonderful forest where we will see the grandmother of all Madrone trees. 9 total miles & 1,200’ elev. gain. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner in Marysville afterward. No reservation necessary. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Fordyce Creek trail to the waterfall, if it is still flowing, if not we can wade in the stream (suits optional). Lunch and relax at the Fordyce Falls area. Remember the essentials, dinner optional, & $$ for drivers. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Golden Gate Bridge. We’ll start on the Marin side and take a walk across this famous bridge for lunch

and an optional added walk down to the historic Ft. Point located under the bridge. About 7 total miles & 500’ elev. gain. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Golden Gate Park. Let’s take a walk through this wonderful man-made park with time allotted to visit your choice of the Academy of Sciences ($30, includes the Museum of Natural History, Steinhart Aquarium, and Morrison Planetarium); deYoung Museum ($10); Strybing Arboretum ($7); Japanese Tea Garden ($7); or, the Conservatory of Flowers ($7). We’ll learn how the park was constructed and some of its numerous attractions and historical points of interests. Optional dinner at a S.F. ethnic restaurant. About 7-8 total miles & 500' elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for your entrance fees, driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Glacier Lake. A beautiful hike located in the granite of Grouse Ridge. There should be some wildflowers for eye candy, in addition to great views of The Black Buttes, Grouse Ridge and, if the skies are clear, Mt Shasta and Mt. Lassen. The lake is clear and cold; however, I can tell you from experience that it is swim-able. The hike starts at around 8,000’ elev. 9.5 total miles & 1,500’ elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sacto. No reservation needed. Meet 9 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Hood Mt. Regional Park. We will cross several creeks on the Goodspeed Trail on the way to the top (2,730'). This is an interesting trail because of the variation of the terrain and vegetation. The peak overlooks Napa Valley and on clear days many distant peaks can be seen. We will cover 8-10 miles with 2,000' elev. gain. Must be in good shape and able to keep up with the group. Rain cancels. Meet 8:00 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (2B). Hood Mt. - McCormick Ranch. Come join us for a leisurely hike starting in the recently renovated Hood Mt. Regional Park. We will discuss Hood Mt. history and natural features, then on into the McCormick Ranch (open space acquired property) between Hood Mt. and Sugarloaf Ridge. It is a very scenic area characterized by Santa Rosa Creek headwaters, oak woodlands, and large open grassy slopes. Our destination will be Grandmother Oak (one of if not the largest/oldest live oaks in Sonoma County.) Hike is approximately 7 miles. Expect a healthy/hearty climb. Bring layered clothing, water, lunch, and hiking boots. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. in Sacramento. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Humbug Trail to the Yuba River. The trail follows Humbug Creek, which drained the Malikoff Diggin’s, the world’s largest hydraulic mining pit, until the practice was banned in 1884. While the effects of the mining operation are still viewable at the Diggin’s, Humbug Trail is overgrown with Douglas fir, cedar, maple and alder. The total distance of the hike is approx. 6 miles & 1,000’ elev. gain. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Jack London State Historic Park. We will start with a tour of the famous author’s Wolf House, House of Happy Walls, and farm; then, we’ll head up the hill for a total of about 8 miles and 2,000’ elev. gain. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver, park fee and optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). John F. McInnis Park – Marin Co. This is a gentle walk around a couple of wildlife ponds and then we travel along the trail’s course as it follows the bay’s shoreline out to a point and back. Approx. total of 5 miles & no elev. gain. We may opt to do a couple of more miles at another open space park nearby. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (2B). Lake Margaret. This is a cross-country hike of about 7 miles & 1,000' elev. gain. Must be prepared to stay with the group. Stream crossings - bring water sandals or waterproof socks. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Loch Leven Lakes. Come lay on a rock in the sun like a salamander. We will trudge at a reasonable rate up (and down) to our lunch spot by the lake, which is very suitable for swimming. We may even get to see a choo-choo train go by. This is just off I-80 and provides some great views of the Sierra. Be sure to bring two quarts of water, layered clothing, and the other essentials listed in this schedule. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Loon Lake. The trip will be ~3 - 6 miles, and should be under 1,000’ elev. gain. Bring warm layered clothes, rain poncho (also to sit on), gloves, extra socks, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, food, water and rent (in advance) or bring your own snowshoes. This hike is not limited to singles. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Lower Lola Montez Lake. Starting at about 7,000’ elev., we’ll hike up to the lower of two beautiful lakes nestled in the Sierra across I-80 from the Royal Gorge ski area. 6.5 total miles & 1,000’ elev. gain. The might be a water crossing. Be prepared with shoes that can get wet. If water is too high to cross, we will find another destination of equal offering. Hike is very pretty and hopefully the wildflowers will be in full bloom. Not limited to singles. No reservation needed. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 10 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (3B). Lyon’s Creek Trail. This is a high alpine trail along several meadows with reportedly good late season wildflowers, 3 sets of creek pools, and 2 sub-alpine lakes which can be suitable for swimming. Depending on local conditions, we will hike to either Lyon’s Lake or Lake Sylvia. Hikers must be in good to excellent condition. 10+

miles round trip and a breathtaking 1,700' elev. gain as we near the lake. Elevation 8,380' at Lyon’s Lake. Bring the essentials, including: 3 quarts water,, snacks,, lunch,, as well as, layered clothing due to changeable weather conditions, and $$ for carpool drivers and optional dinner in Placerville. Limited to 12. Call for details and reservation. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Marin Big Trees. There is a wonderful grove of big redwood trees located on a hill overlooking Novato. We’ll hike up, up, up a not-too-steeply inclined trail through groves of Douglas firs, bays, and redwoods to the grove of big redwoods for lunch. The trail offers some panoramic views of the Marin landscape and San Pablo Bay. Approx. total of 7 miles & 1,200’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Marin Headlands – Rodeo Valley. We’ll start at a Park & Ride off Hwy 101 above Sausalito and hike up the very steep Morning Sun Trail to the crest of the ridge. Then, we work our way down to lunch on Rodeo Beach. After lunch, we will visit the Marin Marine Mammal Center. 11 total miles & 2,200’ elev. gain. Davis stop on request. Bring essentials, especially layers and $$ for driver & optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). McLaughlin Eastshore State Park - Richmond Marina Bay Trail. Let’s take a nice walk along the East Bay shoreline in this newly created State Park. We’ll learn about the old Ford Assembly Plant and rich ship-building history of the area. Bring sun protection (no shade to speak of), water, comfortable footwear, clothing for changeable weather and $$ for your driver, bridge toll ($5) and optional dinner at the Boiler House in the old Ford Plant. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Mount Judah. This hike features great views of the mountains west of Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake and the valley where a number of ski resorts. The climb involves rocky terrain in some

places. 6 total miles & 1,500’ elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Mounts Lola and Lola North. Starting at about 6,500’ elev., we’ll hike up to the high point for both Nevada and Sierra Counties. 12 total miles & 2,600’ elev. gain. The might be a water crossing. Be prepared with shoes that can get wet and a change of socks. Hike is very pretty and hopefully the wildflowers will be in bloom. Not limited to singles. No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Mt. Saint Helena. Let's head to the beautiful wine country and conquer the grand 4,343’ guardian of the Napa Valley. It offers spectacular views in all directions. We'll also get some history as we walk through the homestead of Robert Louis Stevenson. We'll be rewarded for our efforts with a lunch spot that has a beautiful sweeping view of the Napa and Sacramento Valleys. It is all uphill going in and all downhill coming back, for a total 10 miles & 2,400’ elev. gain. No whiners or chair chumps on this one! Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & wet to dry & warm. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward in great Calistoga restaurant. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Mt. Tamalpais to Stinson Beach. This spectacular hike starts out on coastal hills, then descends to Stinson Beach and returns along the scenic Steep Ravine trail. Along the way we will hike through woodsy areas of ferns, bays and Douglas fir. Open hillsides will provide a great view of Stinson Beach and Bolinas Mesa. Stinson Beach has full facilities: beach, swimming, water, food, and restrooms. After our lunch on the beach we will hike back up Steep Ravine trail. This is a magnificent area offering an inspiring setting of redwoods, ferns, mosses, creeks and waterfalls. The distance is about 8 miles with a 1,800’ elev. gain. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony

Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Mt. Tamalpais – Mountain Home Loop. This hike travels through redwood forests, passes streams and provides wonderful panoramic ocean views, all in the moderate climate of the bay area. Approx. 6-8 miles & 1,200’ elev. gain at a moderate pace. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Mt. Tamalpais – Rock Springs. The hike starts from Rock Springs, goes down part of Cataract Trail, over Helen Market Trail, up Kent Trail, along High Marsh Trail, onto Cataract Trail again, and back to Rock Springs. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Limited to 22. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Mt. Tamalpais - Muir Woods Loop. We will start at the Pantoll Ranger Station trailhead then head down to Muir Woods National Monument. We will then go up the Ben Johnson trail to the Dipsea trail. Then, we will climb up Deep Ravine Trail. There should be great views of the ocean from the Dipsea trail assuming no fog. We will not be going down to the ocean. This is a very strenuous 12-mile loop hike with 2,000’ elev. gain. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Muir Woods. Hike in scenic Muir Woods. Hike will be 8-10 miles & 1,500’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for unpredictably cool or warm weather. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St., or in Davis upon request. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Olompali State Park. Get an extra hour of sleep (and still make it back in time for the dance), break out your tie-dies, and join us for a fairly strenuous hike starting at what was once the home of the Grateful Dead rock band. This park is nestled in the hills of Marin, near the town of Novato. We'll climb to near the top of the hill for lunch. This is a beautiful area once inhabited by Native Americans (long before the Deadheads) with terrific views of the bay area. 1,200' elev. gain & 6 miles total. Bring

essentials. Park fee per car, approx. $5. Hike rain or shine. No reservation necessary. Optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Penner Lake. Starting at Carr Lake 6, 700’ elev.), we’ll hike through the valley of lakes. This is a beautiful granite area pocketed with a great number of lakes (about 12 of which we walk along the shores of). 12 total miles & 1,800’ elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Meet 9 a.m. @ Roseville Park & Ride. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Pomo Canyon Trail. This hike starts at a Sonoma beach just north of Bodega Bay. We will carefully cross Hwy 1 and then start meandering over coastal grasslands to a secluded grove of second-growth redwoods and our lunch spot. If the weather is clear there are great views of the ocean and Russian River. Approx. 6 total miles & 1,100’ elev. gain. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Night Hike. Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore - Abbott’s Lagoon. We’ll take advantage of the early sunset for a hike along this area of marsh and lagoon out to the beach for a late-night snack and view of the ocean. We’ll also plan a stop at the Marin Cheese Factory or Bovine Bakery on our drive to the trailhead. About 5-6 total miles & 50’ elev. gain. Bring essentials (dress in layers for cool Marin climate), $$ for driver, and light with fresh batteries. Hike rain or shine. Davis stop on request. Meet 2:00 p.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike. Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore - Alamere Falls. If the conditions are right, we can see an inland creek cascade over a bluff to the beach below, forming Alamere Falls. If not, we will still have a great view of the ocean from the coastal foothills. 12 total miles & 2,200’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore - Bear Valley. We start at the Visitor Center and hike through a dense Douglas Fir forest to the ocean’s edge for photos and lunch. 9 total miles & 200’ elev. gain. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the way. Bring essentials and dress for changeable weather. Bring $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore - Estero Trail. This hike will be a leisurely stroll out to a spot on the shore for lunch while watching the birds, harbor seals and occasional Fallow deer. 8 total miles & 800' elev. gain. Bring essentials and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. This is Marin, so you need to come prepared for any weather, from cold & wet to dry & warm. No reservations necessary. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the way. Hike rain or shine. Davis stop on request. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Pt. Reyes Nat'l Seashore - Mt. Wittenberg. We'll climb up to the highest point in the Pt. Reyes Nat'l Seashore for lunch and spectacular views. We continue the hike along the Sky Trail to the ocean and back by way of Bear Valley. About 10-12 total miles & 1,500' elev. gain. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the drive there. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore - Muddy Hollow. We start at Muddy

Hollow trailhead off Limantour Rd., climb Pt. Reyes Hill to a lunch stop with sweeping views of the ocean, then follow the ridgeline to Bayview Trailhead and back down to Muddy Hollow. About 9 total miles & 1,700’ elev. gain. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the drive there. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore – Ridge/Coast Trails Loop. A great opportunity for great exercise and views to match. Starts near the sleepy little hippie village of Bolinas. About 11 total miles & 1,500’ elev. gain. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P Sts. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (3C). Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore – Sculptured Beach. We'll start from the Youth Hostel, hike up the Fire Lane trail, over Sky trail, down Woodward Valley trail, to Coast trail and have lunch at Sculptured Beach. After lunch, we go up the beach to Coast Camp and back to the Youth Hostel. 10 total miles & 2,010’ elev. gain. Includes a quick stop at the Marin French Cheese Factory on the drive there. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (3B). Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore - Sky Trail Loop. This is a moderately strenuous 10-11 mile loop with one steep uphill at the beginning (about 1,400' elev. gain). This is a very pretty hike with great ocean views and, weather permitting, time to loll on the beach and have lunch. If it's cold, we'll just have lunch and skip the lolling. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the drive there. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for

driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. (2B). Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore - Tomales Point. We’ll take the trail out to end of Tomales Point, starting from the trailhead at historic Pierce Ranch. We should see the resident Tule Elk and might see seals and migrating California gray whales. 11 total miles & 1,200’ elev. gain. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory on the drive there. Dress in layers and bring essentials. Davis stop on request. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore – Wildcat Camp. A great hike through Marin’s coastal scrub with grand views of the ocean and some swim-able lakes along the way, starting near the sleepy little hippie village of Bolinas. For those who wish, there is an optional 2.5 mile walk along the beach to the base of Alamere Falls. Others can lounge on the beach reading or soaking up rays. 14 total miles & 2,500’ elev. gain. No whiners or chair chumps on this one! No reservation needed. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Ralston Peak 9,235’. This hike starts at Echo Lakes and will be about 8 miles and at least 3,200' of elev. gain. We will follow the ridge and hike up and down the many peaks. Return on the PCT. Learn about the local geography. Limited to 12. Bring the essentials, 3 quarts water, lunch, and snacks. Contact the leader for meeting time and place. Participants must be in excellent shape. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Redwood Regional Park. Located in the Oakland Hills. We will hike 8-10 miles in open ridge areas and deep forests with a total elev. gain of 1,000’. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin

916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Robert Lewis Stevenson State Park. This will be a moderate-paced, steady hike up and along the ridge between Mt. St. Helena and Calistoga. Approx. 10-12 miles & 2,000’+ elev. gain. Boots are necessary for this hike on the volcanic terrain. Views of Calistoga and Mt. St. Helena. Rain cancels. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Robert Lewis Stevenson State Park. We will hike 12-15 total miles down along the ridge of an ancient lava flow back toward Calistoga. After this strenuous hike, we’ll reward ourselves with an optional dinner at a quaint restaurant in Calistoga. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Rubicon Trial – D. L. Bliss State Park. Imagine a wonderful hike through a pine forest along the edge of Lake Tahoe's crystal-clear waters. Last time here we saw a whale! (I'm joking!) However, spotting an Eagle or Osprey in this area is not uncommon. About 8.5 total miles & 1,300' elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for warm weather. No reservations needed. Bring 10 essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner in Pollack Pines afterward. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A). Rush Creek Trail. Located in Novato, this is a new hike for us in an area that takes us around a marsh and then over a little hill that provides some nice panoramas of the Petaluma River’s marshes. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Hike rain or shine. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Urban Hike (3B). San Francisco History Tour. This popular tour starts at Fishermen's Wharf. We follow the old “Barbary Coast” to Chinatown for Fortune Cookies and then, to our lunch spot (bring a snack to hold you over for a late lunch). After lunch, we’ll skirt the

financial district to Union Square then, over to the Cable Car Museum and North Beach for dinner. We'll learn about some unique architecture and history, discovering pre-quake buildings (one where Mark Twain worked), the home of Emperor Norton, and a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Be prepared for changeable weather. Limited to 12. 10 total miles and 1,000’ elev. gain (and about 300’ of decent on stairs). Bring essentials, and $$ for driver, bridge toll, parking ($15-$20 per car) and dinner. After dinner, we’ll stroll up to Coit Tower for a view of the sunset. Call/Email for reservation. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Tour & Day Hike (1A). S.F. Bay Model & Mill Valley-Sausalito Bike Path. We will start out touring the S.F. Bay Model. This is a scale model of the entire S.F./San Pablo/Suisun Bays (with tides that rise and fall every 20 minutes or so, rather than every 12 hours), and includes a tribute to the WWII ship building efforts that took place in Sausalito. After some time at the model and lunch, we will take a walk along the Mill Valley-Sausalito Path toward Mill Valley and the Bothin Marsh. Approx. 6 total miles & no elev. gain. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Be sure to wear layers for the varied weather changes. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (3B). San Francisco. Winter in the Bay Area should be warmer than it is here. Lets drive to the North Concord Bart Station and ride into San Francisco. We will find lunch someplace so all you need is layered clothing, water, a snack, and some money. Bart is about $9 round trip. Parking is free, but you will need $$ for your driver and bridge toll. Lunch cost in San Francisco is varied. We will try to get in up to 10 miles and up to 1,500’ elev. gain in stairs, walkways, and hills. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). San Francisco Presidio. This beautiful park-like fort has been here since 1776! It is now

ready for us to learn some of its history and explore the newly restored marsh. We’ll see the U.S. Centennial (1876) and Bicentennial (1976) trees, and the last remaining refugee structures built to house people displaced by the 1906 earthquake. Approx. 6-8 total miles & 500’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials, and $$ for bridge toll, driver, and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Samuel P. Taylor State Park - Barnabe Peak. After a short stop at the Marin Cheese Factory, we’ll head over to our starting point, which is a beautiful redwood forest. Then, it is up and up and up the hill (quite a climb – not for couch potatoes, but we will take a gentle pace up the hill) to the top of Barnabe Peak for our reward (lunch and spectacular views of the surrounding forests and rolling ridges). 7-8 total miles & 1,600’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver, park fee and optional dinner afterward. No reservation needed. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Samuel Taylor State Park - Sir Francis Drake Bikeway. This is a nice bike trail that follows Lagunitas Creek through a redwood forest and Sam Taylor State Park where we can enjoy lunch. About 8 total miles & no elev. gain. This trip includes a quick stop at the Marin French Cheese Factory on the drive there. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & wet to dry & warm. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (3B). Schneider Cow Camp to Showers Lake. We start out at 8,500’ elev. going up through volcanic slopes cloaked in sagebrush and wildflowers 10 total miles & about 1,450' elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (2B). Showers Lake in the Carson Pass area. Hopefully most of the snow will be gone by now and we can enjoy a high elevation spring bloom. Spectacular views of mountains and meadows. This hike starts at high altitude, 8,500'. 10 total miles & about 1,200' elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Sonoma State Beach - Kortum Trail. This hike starts at a beach located just north of Bodega Bay. We will be meandering parallel with the ocean’s edge atop grassland bluffs and through brushy drainages and ravines to our lunch spot. Approx. 5-8 total miles & 500’ elev. gain. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Be sure to wear layers for the varied weather changes. Hike rain or shine. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (1A w/option 2B). Stafford Lake Stroll. We will start in Novato and take a leisurely walk along Novato creek (and Novato Blvd) to Stafford Lake for lunch. People can then continue to linger at the lake (sorry, no swimming) while the more enthusiastic of us can do an optional 3-4 miles & 900’ elev. gain up to a tiny grove of redwoods. Hike rain or shine. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. This will be an easy hike of 6 miles & 100’ elev. gain (if you do the optional addition, the total is 9-10 miles & 1,000’ elev. gain). Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Sugarloaf Ridge State Park to Mt. Hood Regional Park. Starting at the bottom of Sugarloaf Ridge we’ll climb up the mountain, cross several creeks on the Goodspeed Trail and emerge on top (2,730') of the Mt. Hood park. This is an interesting trail because of the variation of the terrain and vegetation. The peak overlooks Napa Valley and on clear days many distant peaks can be seen. About 9 miles & 2,000' elev. gain. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin

916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park – Bald Mtn. Loop. Potluck and observatory visit. Come join us for the afternoon and evening at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. First we will hike a loop trail to Bald Mountain for an excellent 360 degree view and back via Meadow, Gray Pine and Bald Mountain trails. Approx. 6.5 total miles & 1,150’ elev. gain. Potluck to follow at around 4:30 p.m. at the picnic area by the campground. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservation needed. Bring essentials, dish to share, your own table setting and beverage, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Sugarloaf Ridge State Park – Meadow Trail Loop. This hike includes good views of the Napa Valley, as well as a good workout among the hills of the Coast Range. Moderately strenuous hike of 9 total miles & 1,500’ elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. No reservations needed. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2C). Tennessee Valley to Muir Beach. This is a beautiful, but rugged hike through Marin’s coastal scrub. We will hike over the hill to Muir Beach for lunch on the beach (or those who wish may have lunch at the Pelican Inn). Hike rain or shine; however, rain will change location because of effect on terrain. 8 total miles & 2,500’ elev. gain. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Davis stop on request. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Historic Tolay Lake Regional Park - Petaluma. This is a very historic, yet little known area that has a Native American history going back thousands of years. We’ll explore the hills that surround the little valley in which the ancient Tolay Lake lies and discuss how Anglos nearly destroyed it. Bring essentials & $$ for driver and optional dinner at a local ethnic

restaurant. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Thunder Mountain. Join me for a beautiful hike near the Kirkwood ski area. We should have some wildflowers here at this time. Great views of Silver Lake, Thimble Peak, Two Sentinels, Kirkwood ski area, Covered Wagon Peak and more. About 9 total miles & 1,700’ elev. gain, starting at 8,000’. Bring essentials & $$ for driver & optional dinner afterward. Est. 7:30 p.m. return to Sacto. No reservation needed. Meet 8 a.m. @ the Folsom Outlets Park & Ride at corner of Folsom Blvd. & Iron Point Rd. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2A). Tomales Bay State Park. This is a gorgeous area nestled within the Pt. Reyes Nat’l Seashore, on the leeward side of Tomales Point. We'll hike through a forest of Bishop Pines to our (late) lunch spot on a beautiful Tomales Bay beach. Includes a quick stop at the Marin Cheese Factory (where you can purchase sandwiches, cheese, and sodas, beer or wine for your lunch) on our way to the hike. 8 total miles & 900’ elev. gain. Bring essentials. Hike rain or shine. Davis stop on request. Bring $$ for park entrance fee, driver and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P Sts. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (3B). West Side RR Grade. Located near the foothill town of Sonora. This is a great hike through a mixed conifer forest on an old narrow-gauge railroad bed with less than a 3% grade (very gentle slope) that follows the North Fork of the Tuolumne River. We'll go about 5 miles in to where we'll drop down into a Stanislaus Forest campground to dip our feet in the river. 10-12 total miles & 900' elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. It can be extremely warm in this area, so bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and hat with your other essentials. No reservations needed. Bring $$ for driver and optional dinner at a Mexican restaurant in Sonora afterward. We'll start later on this one to avoid the worst of the heat hiking out. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 8:30 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

Day Hike (2B). West Side Rails from Tuolumne City. Once a part of the West Side Flume and Lumber Company's Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite Valleys Railway, and used during the construction of the Hetch Hetchy Dam, this historic former railroad now provides a gentle grade for hiking. From the trailhead near Tuolumne City, the trail slopes 5.5 miles to the North Fork Tuolumne River. We'll hike a portion of that distance before returning to the trailhead, for a round trip total of about 6 miles. Hike rain or shine. It can be extremely warm in this area, so bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and hat with your other essentials. No reservations needed. Bring $$ for driver and optional dinner at a Mexican restaurant in Sonora afterward. We'll start later on this one to avoid the worst of the heat hiking out. Meet 8 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Est. 8:30 p.m. return to Sac. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Wildcat Canyon – Richmond. Let’s try this pretty canyon trail, nestled in the hills behind Richmond, which will take us to the Tilden Nature Area. We’ll hike on a nice, wide trail (partially paved/gravel) for about 7-8 total miles & 1,000' elev. gain. Hike rain or shine. Dress for changeable weather. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver, bridge toll ($5) and optional dinner afterward. Meet 9 a.m. @ 11th & P St. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net. Day Hike (2B). Winnemucca and Round Top Lakes. We’ll start from the Carson Pass Information Center with short stops at Frog Lake, Elephant Back and Winnemucca Lake to Round Top Lake for lunch. 8 total miles & 1,800’ elev. gain. The views are spectacular, so bring your camera and swimsuit. Hike rain or shine. Be prepared for any weather, from cold & damp to warm & dry. Bring essentials, and $$ for driver and optional dinner afterward. Limited to 12. Call for reservation & meeting info. Leader: Tony Loftin 916.448.3230 or HikingTony@earthlink.net.

MISC STUFFMarch/Oct., Sat Daylight Savings Time Starts/Ends

Set your clocks BACK an hour before you go to bed tonight!!!Or you’ll be standing in the parking lot an hour early waiting for people to show up.

Write-ups DueLeaders!!! Please send in your Mar-Apr-May write-ups today! Please... one write-up per each half-page (8.5" x 5.5") or e-mail me at

"HikingTony@earthlink.net" using a plain-text format or Microsoft Word. Read your "Letter to Leaders" for details. Leaders must be certified by the Steering Committee. Leader trainees - to get your co-leads in, you'll need to contact leaders before this date!

SNOWSHOERS &CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS

If you don’t have your own equipment for any of the up coming snow activities, here are a few places that rent snowshoe/x-country gear:Land Park Ski and Sports4207 Freeport Blvd., 451-2800REISacramento, Folsom and Roseville locationsAdventure Sports1609 Watt Avenue, 971-1800