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Sierra Club Outings and Events
Transportation - The Sierra Club encourages the use of carpools to all events. However, the Sierra Club Outings Leader cannot assign riders or arrange carpools. Each individual is responsible for his/her own transportation to and from the trailhead or other event area. Suggestions - If you have suggestions for hikes or outdoor activities, questions about the Chapter's outing policies or would like to be an outings leader, call Joe Morris, (805-772-1875), or the Chapter Office at (805-543-8717). Outings Leaders please get your hikes in by the 14th of each month for the next month's Santa Lucian.
SCHEDULE OF HIKES AND ACTVITIESSierra Club Outings June 2009Wed, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 5:30 p.m. Informal Hikes around San Luis Obispo, approx 5 miles with 1200 foot elevation gain. Bring water and dress for the weather. Check Website or e-mail: backpackingary1@gmail.com for details. Sat.-S un., June 6-14, Tonto Creek, Hellsgate Wilderness (Arizona) Level 2 Gorge Scramble. Spectacular four day gorge scramble of Tonto Creek, a seldom visited granite canyon in the Mogollon Rim. It offers unadulterated wilderness, varied colors and geology in the canyon walls and a desert riparian habitat with saguaro cacti at the lower elevations. This canyon bottom occasionally receives large scouring flows thru it's numerous narrows, resulting in lots of polished granite and lengthy pools to float thru on your air mattress. Tonto Creek is one of Arizona's premier gorge scrambles. For more information on this activity go to: http://www.motherlode.sierraclub.org/deltaSierra/GSPAGES/gspage0.htm Call for participant requirements, available space, itinerary and outing details. Leader; Paul Plathe 209-476-1498. Delta Sierra Group June 12-14 Sat.-Sun., June 13-14, Domeland Wilderness Basecamp. In the very southernmost Sierras, this wilderness includes ponderosa pines, sage meadows, and the flowing South Fork of the Kern River. Elevation is modest and weather should be comfortable. On Saturday we backpack four miles to Rockhouse Basin, set up camp, and explore through the valley and along the river. Sunday will be a leisurely return to our cars. This will be an easy to moderate journey for learning backpackers. Leader: Craig Deutsche, craig.deutsche@gmail.com, (310-477-6670). CNRCC Desert Com Sat, June 13, 10 a.m., Islay Hill Open Space. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling the benefits of using trekking poles (see Pole Cats Can Turn You Into a Quadruped). 1 mile/400 feet elevation change. Join us for an easy hike with spectacular views of Edna Valley to the south and morros to the north. From Broad, go east on Tank Farm, turn right on Wavertree, left on Spanish Oaks and veer right onto Sweetbay and park near cul de sac. Confirm with David Georgi at 458-5575 or polecatleader@gmail.com for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome. Sat, June 20th, 9 a.m., Poly Canyon Ramble, Come take a morning hike through Poly Canyon. Explore the back reaches of the campus on this moderate 6 mile hike with 800 foot elevation gain. We should be done by 1 p.m. Bring water, snack hiking shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the entrance to Poly Canyon in the Staff Parking Lot near the large redwood tree east of the police station. Details call Gary 473-3694. Sierra Singles Solstice Celebration hike - Montana de Oro Bluffs Trail: Sunday, June 21, 5:00 pm - Join Sierra Club hike leaders Stacy Talbert and Karen Merriam for a leisurely exploration of the ocean bluffs at Montana de Oro. On this relaxed hike of four miles round trip on a flat dirt trail, you are likely to see great blue heron, sea otter, cormorant, rabbits, and maybe a snake or two. There will be time to browse tidal pools and mark the progress of the sunset. Wear layers for cooling evening temps. Meet at the Ranger Station parking lot. Possible gathering for a snack afterwards. Call Stacy (818-472-6827) or Karen (544-6628) for more details. Sat., June 27, 8:45 a.m. Coon Creek to Oats Peak Fun with New and Old Friends Hike: This is a moderately strenuous 8 to 9 mile round trip hike with an elevation gain and loss of approximately 1,400 ft. Come enjoy a lush streamside environment and feast your eyes on wide ocean and mountain views. The trails will take us through three natural areas: coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and riparian woodland. Our lunch stop will be in a magical cypress grove. Bring plenty of water, lunch, sunscreen, hat, and proper hiking shoes. Dressing for the weather and in layers is advisable. There is poison oak (near trails) and ticks in this area. Assistant leader: Gary Felsman. Directions to Trailhead: From San Luis Obispo take Los Osos Valley Road to Los Osos, then continue on to the entrance of Montana de Oro State Park via Pecho Valley Road. Meet in the Coon Creek trailhead parking lot on the south end of Pecho Road Look forward to seeing you at the trailhead! For further info call Tracey at 805-704-2277 Sat, June 27, 10 a.m. Maino Open Space trail/Lemon Grove Loop. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling the benefits of using trekking poles(see Pole Cats Can Turn You Into a Quadruped). 2.2 miles/400 feet elevation change. The trailhead is located off the Marsh Street onramp of southbound Highway 101. From downtown SLO take Higuera Street to the intersection with Marsh Street and proceed as if to take 101 South. Immediately after the freeway underpass, bear right into the parking lot. Confirm with David Georgi at 458-5575 or polecatleader@gmail.com for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome Sunday, June. 28th. 8:00 a.m. Cruikshank Trail to Buckeye Trail to Alder Creek Camp. Join the leader on this early summer hike to Alder Camp. This is an 11 mile hike with about 2700 ft. of elevation gain. We hike from Highway 1 to Upper Cruikshank Camp. From there we will walk down to Villa Camp after crossing Villa Creek. We will then ascend a ridge and follow the trail into Alder Creek Canyon. There are great views of the coastline from the ridge. There is a possibility of poison oak, ticks and a few other pesky bugs. Bring lunch or snacks, water, insect repellent and dress for the weather. If the weather is hot or you want to go for a dip one may just stop at Villa Creek Camp. Meet at the Washburn day use area just north of Cambria. There will be a refueling stop at the Main St Grill in Cambria following the hike. For info call Chuck @ 441-7597. Call to confirm date and time of hike. Sunday, June 28th Outings Leader Training Seminar at the Sierra Club office, 547 Marsh St, SLO Cost: First Aid course (morning) is $25 The Outings Leadership Training (OLT), manual, and refreshments in the afternoon are all FREE. If you are already First-Aid certified, then you are welcome to just show up for the OLT segment, and stay for the food and camaraderie afterwards. If you're not yet a Sierra Club member, applications will be available. Partial scholarships are also possible on request. Here's the day's schedule: * 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. First Aid training hosted by the American Red Cross. Along with Sierra Club membership, this is a necessary step in leader training. At the end of this short class, you will be certified and receive your First Aid card in the mail. (CPR certification not required.) The fee of $25 is payable at the door. * 30 minute break. Bring a bag lunch. * 1 to 4 p.m. An exclusive Outings Leadership Training seminar led by veteran leaders. This mini-course includes a curriculum of practical information for leading a safe, enjoyable, and informative outing. The Sierra Club requires this of all outings leaders. There will be ample time for discussion, and several experienced leaders will give pointers. Listen to their sometimes hilarious examples of what to do -- and not -- when leading hikes in the great outdoors. * 4 p.m. on. Stick around for something to sip and munch, provided free, and get to know new and old Club members a little better. You will also have a chance to meet a current outings leader, with whom you can go on a hike and "shadow" them to practice the nuances of good leadership. To reserve a space or get more information, phone the Sierra Club office no later than Thursday, June 25th at 805-543-8717. They will ask for your name and contact information. A word to the wise: there is a firm limit of 15 participants. The last leader training (in March) filled up in less than two weeks! Sun., June 28th, 7 p.m. Historic SLO Walk. Join us this early evening for a short, guided walking tour of the historic downtown of SLO, with tales of its early pioneers, rich, and famous. Meet corner of Monterey and Osos Sts. Children with parents welcome. 1 hr. Leader: Joe Morris, 772-1875 Hikes or activities with other organizationsLand Conservancy After Dark · 547 Marsh St., SLO Sierra Club Outings July 2009Wed, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 5:30 p.m. Informal Hikes around San Luis Obispo, approx 5 miles with 1200 foot elevation gain. Bring water and dress for the weather. E-mail: backpackingary1@gmail.com for details. July 4-6, COTTONWOOD LAKES BACKPACK: Moderate backpack, 12.5 miles route with 1000’ gain to Muir Lake. This is one of the most beautiful areas in the Sierras. Saturday, day-1, hike in. Day-2, spend it at the lake or join the group to visit nearby lakes, lake 4, 5 and 6th. There will be some cross-country hiking involved. Bring goodies to share for Saturday happy hour. Send 2 SASE with resume of recent backpacks or conditioning and 2 checks: $25 refundable at the trailhead and $5 for the permit fee (non-refundable) to the leader: KULDIP DHADWAL, 420 Carnation Place, Oxnard 93036, 815-8418 (SP) (Sponsored By Los Padres Chapter of the Sierra Club) Fri.-Sun., July 10-12, Nevada Wilderness service. Eastern Nevada's White Pine County has MANY new wilderness areas. We'll help the BLM's Ely office enhance wild values as we put up vehicle barriers, rehab old routes, or remove old guzzlers; specific area to be known later. 3-day car camp service trip with Vicky Hoover; with central commissary ($15); vicky.hoover@sierraclub.org or (415)977-5527. Sat., July 11, 9:00-1:00. Trail work on the Ranch. This is sponsored by The Friends of Fiscalini Ranch. We will be spreading wood chips on trails on the upper part of the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve (formerly the East-West Ranch) in Cambria to help prevent erosion and to get rid of some unsightly piles of chips. Bring shovels, rakes, gloves, snacks, and water. If you are able to bring a wheelbarrow or large plastic garbage can, please call the leader. Long sleeves and pants are recommended since there is a possibility of poison oak and ticks. Come and have some fun and help the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve. We will be meeting at the Tipton entrance to the Ranch. For info , call Chuck @ 441-7597. Sat., July 11, 10 a.m. Eagle Rock Nature Trail. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling the benefits of using trekking poles (see Pole Cats Can Turn You Into a Quadruped). 2.2 miles/720 feet elevation change. The trailhead is located across from Cuesta College at El Chorro Regional Park. From SLO, take Highway 1 North and turn east (right) at the first of two turn signals to El Chorro Regional Park. Follow the signs to the Day Use area, passing the ball fields and Botanical Garden. Park in the Day Use area at the end of the road, just before the locked gate. Confirm with David Georgi at polecatleader@gmail.com 458-5575 for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome. Sat.-Sun., July 11-12, White Mountains Canyon Exploration. We'll camp in the Hamill Valley east of Bishop and explore Pellisier and Birch Canyons in two day hikes. I have not found any information on Pellisier Canyon and don't know whether we can get past the formidable-looking narrows shown on the topo map, but we should definitely take a look. I know the Birch Canyon narrows can be surmounted, but there may be some route-finding involved. We won't attempt any real rock-climbing. Limit 12. Leader: John Wilkinson, johnfw1@mac.com (408) 876-8295 Sunday, July 19, 5:00pm, Sierra Singles - Lemon Grove Trail Loop/Maino Open Space Trail: - Join Sierra Club hike leaders Stacy Talbert and Karen Merriam for a look at one of the hikes in your own backyard, with views of downtown SLO as we hike along the eastern flank of the San Luis Mountain. This is an easy to moderate 2.2 mile hike with an altitude gain of 400’, please wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Meet at the parking lot to the trail head located off of the Marsh Street onramp to the 101 South. Possible gathering for ice cream/snack afterwards in celebration of National Ice Cream Day. Call Stacy (818-472-6827) or Karen (544-6628) for more details. Tues., July 21, 7-9 pm. Chapter Bimonthly Meeting: "The 2,600 Mile Summer." On retiring from his real-estate job in 2001, Bill Davies decided to do something different: hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to the Canadian border! Listen to his tales of endurance, handling fears, and unexpected delights, accompanied by slides and equipment exhibits. Conservation announcements precede. Meet at the Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., SLO. Free. Reservations not needed. Info: Joe (772-1875). Sat., July 25th, 9 a.m. Anniversary Hike Up Shooters and Down Morning Glory Loop Hike. Come join Gary and Darlene as they start their day long celebration with a hike and eats in on West Cuesta Ridge. This is a 8 - 9 mile hike with 1700 foot elevation gain exploring lands purchased by the LCSLO and added to Stenner Springs Reserve. Bring water, snack and dress for the weather. Meet at the Cal Poly Ropes Course Parking area on Stenner Creek Road. This is about 1.5 to 2 miles off Highway 1.Refueling stop after for those interested. Details call Gary (473-3694) Sat., July 25, 10 a.m. Quarry Trail. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling the benefits of using trekking poles (see Pole Cats Can Turn You Into a Quadruped). 2 miles/320 feet elevation change. Meet at the at the Cabrillo Peak trailhead. From SLO, go 12 miles north on Hwy 1 to Los Osos/Baywood Park exit just before Morro Bay. Go south on Southbay Blvd. and drive .7 miles to the State Park entrance. Continue straight for .2 miles and look for the dirt parking lot on the left. It is easy to miss. Do not wait at the Live Oak trailhead, which is shortly after the Quarry trailhead. Confirm with David Georgi at polecatleader@gmail.com or 458-5575 for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome. Sun., July 26, 1:30 p.m. City Walk of Victorian-Era SLO. Where did the stagecoaches stop in SLO? What was a rancher's life like? How did the coming of the railroad produce instant millionaires? Learn about these and other stories on a guided stroll past lovely, century-old homes and shops in downtown SLO. Children welcome. Duration: 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. Meet at Jack House, 536 Marsh St., SLO. Info: Joe (772-1875) Sierra Club Outings August 2009Wed, August 5, 12, 17, 25. 5:30 p.m. Informal Hikes around San Luis Obispo, approximatly 5 miles with 1200 foot elevation gain. Bring water and dress for the weather. E-mail: backpackingary1@gmail.com for details. Sat., Aug 1. 9:00 a.m. Hike Islay Road to Barranca Trail to Ridge Trail. Join the leader on this 8-9 mile hike in Montana de Oro. It is a moderate hike with about 1600 ft. of elevation gain. This is a pleasant loop hike with great coastline views from the top of Hazard Peak. There is a possibility of ticks and poison oak. Bring water, lunch or snacks, and dress for the weather. Meet at the parking area across from the Ridge Trail trailhead. There is a possibility of a refueling stop following the hike.. This hike typically takes 4-5 hours. For info, call Chuck @ 805-441-7597 Sun.-Fri., Aug. 11-16, Southern Sierra Backpack - Olancho Peak. Arrive at Kennedy Meadows above Owens Valley (not to be confused with Kennedy Meadow near Sonora). Hike in 2 miles from the trailhead to a camp by the Kern River. Continue up the Kern for the next two days to our highest camp at 9300 ft. Day 4 is the hike with day packs through the wildflowers and an optional hike to the top of Olancho Peak at 12,123 ft., then back the 4 miles to the previous night’s camp. Next day hike 8 miles to the first night’s camp, then 2 miles out the last day. Much of the trip is on the Pacific Crest Trail. Ldr: David Hardy (702-875-4549, hardyhikers@embarqmail.com-email preferred). Southern Nevada Group/CNRCC Desert Committee August 15, 9:00am, Sierra Singles – Cerro Alto Short Hike: Saturday, - Join Sierra Club hike leader Stacy Talbert on a hike to the Cerro Alto Summit where you can look out to see the volcanic chain known as the Nine Sisters. This is a moderate 5.1 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1600’, please wear sturdy hiking boots, bring hiking poles if you like to use them, plenty of water, and a snack. We will stop to enjoy snacks at the summit and to take in the wonderful view. Meet at the day use parking area at the back of the campground, there is a $5 day use fee per car, please bring exact cash. Cerro Alto Campground is located on the south side of Hwy 41, 8 miles east of Morro Bay & 12 miles west of Atascadero. Possible gathering for lunch afterwards. Call Stacy (818-472-6827) for more details. Sat.-Sun., Aug. 22-23, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Come with us to the beautiful White Mtns to camp, hike and just relax. On Saturday, we’ll hike the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest on a moderate 5 mile-loop interpretive trail, followed by a picnic lunch and a short optional hike to a nearby old mining cabin. Back at camp we’ll enjoy Happy Hour, a potluck feast and a campfire. Sunday pack up and head home. Group size strictly limited. Send $8 per person, 2 large SASE, H&W phones, email, rideshare info to Reserv/Ldr: Lygeia Gerard, P.O. Box 294726, Phelan, CA 92329, (760) 868-2179. CNRCC Desert Committee Sun. Aug. 23, 1:30 p.m. City Walk of Historic SLO, 1913-1950. How was daily life in SLO during the roaring twenties and the Depression? Where did Chaplin and other Hollywood stars stay and play, enroute to the Hearst Castle? How did local Japanese-Americans fare after Pearl Harbor? Find out fascinating facts on a guided stroll past buildings that were important shops, hotels, and wealthy homes of the time. Children welcome. Duration 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. Meet on NE corner of Santa Rosa and Pacific Sts., SLO. Info: Joe (772-1875) Sierra Club Outings September 2009September 5-7 Fri.-Sun., Sep 25-27, Service And Hiking In The Carrizo Plains: This is an opportunity to visit and to assist an outstanding and relatively unknown national monument. There will be an optional and scenic hike high in the Caliente Mountains on Friday. Others may join us for National Public Lands Day on Saturday when we will participate with other volunteers working on improvements for the Soda Lake Overlook. On Sunday we will tour a number of the historic, prehistoric, and geologic sites in the Monument. Leader Craig Deutsche, craig.deutsche@gmail.com, (310-477-6670) CNRCC Desert Committee
Hiking With Other OrganizationsIn addition to outings sponsored by the Santa Lucia Chapter, you may want to contact these other organizations who offer outings which complement the outings listed here.
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Seller of travel registration information: CST 2087766-40.
Keeping Our Trails in Good ConditionThe Sierra Club is working to create a list of Trail Watch Volunteers to maintain and report on trail conditions throughout our area. For more information contact Gary Felsman at 805-473-3694. Photographs and Material on this
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Machesna Wilderness hike
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Outings are open to all members and the general public. Outings range
in difficulty from easy to very strenuous. If you are not sure, please
contact the leader to see if the hike is appropriate for you. 
