Sierra Club Outings and Events

Chapter 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.

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 Outings Leader Chuck Tribbey (805-927-3769) or Gary Felsman (805-473-3694). Outings Leaders please get your hikes in by the 10th of each month for the next month's Santa Lucian.

Buckeye Trail	Montana de Oro

SCHEDULE OF HIKES

October 2008

OCTAGON BARN - South Higuera, SLO
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9am-12pm
Roofers and other volunteers willing to climb and swing a hammer are requested to help skilled craftsmen in replacing the final roof panels at the Octagon Barn. Additional volunteer work is needed to sort shingles, spruce up the site, and organize tools & materials. Learn first-hand how historical restoration works and be part of the transformation of San Luis Obispo's iconic Octagon Barn. Stop by to check it out! If you're not "handy" contact us about joining the Barn Committee to plan and strategize on opening the Barn for community use next year. Call 544-9096 for details. (Sponsored by The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County)

Wed., Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:30 p.m. Informal Hikes. See website, or e-mail Gary Felsman for details. E-mail is located on the Website

Sat., Oct. 4th, 8:30 a.m., Tentative Informal Big Sur Coastal Hike. Most likely destination is Dutra Flats. 9 miles, 2200 feet elevation gain. Meet at the Washburn Day Use Area, San Simeon State Park. Bring Lunch, Water and dress for the weather. Poison Oak will be present along the trail. Details call Gary (473-3694)(3D) Note: Those wishing to Carpool from SLO meet at Santa Rosa Park at 7:40 a.m.

Oct. 5th, Sun.,0930 BIKERIDE in NIPOMO AREA. Easy ride with many stops.  Kids welcome. Call (929-3647) or e-mail <bdenneen@kcbx.net> a few days before for details. Helmets Required Sponsored by Elder Bill. (Dog Owners be sure of location prior to bringing your pet.)

Sat., Oct. 11, 7th Annual Condor Lookout Open House at Hi Mountain near Pozo. For a complete list of detailed actvities and directions. Visit the web-site ar http://www.condorlookout.org. Sponsored by MCAS.

Sun., Oct. 12, 10 a.m., Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling effective techniques for using trekking poles. Join us on October 12, 10 AM, Islay Hill Open Space 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. Contact David Georgi at 458-5575 or polecatleader@gmail.com  for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome

TRAILWERKS
October 18, Saturday 8:00 a.m., Elevator Trail - City of SLO Work Party, Come help the CCCMB build a new trail on the Stenner Creek Railroad Property. Bring water, snack work gloves and dress for the weather. Ride or Hike in. Meet at end of Stenner Creek Road off Highway 1 about 1/2 mile north of Highland Drive.Turn to the right, then drive approx. 2 iles past the Cam poly Ropes Course to the end of the road. Watch for signs and directions. More details can be found on the CCCMB Website: http://www.3cmb.org/. (Sponsored by the Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers.) Barbecue to follow the work party for all volunteers.

Sat., Oct 25, Hike to Stubbe Springs:  We will start at Keys View and hike north-northwest along the rim of the park, enjoying the wonderful views, then start towards Stubbe Springs.  Lunch at the spring.  We'll pick up a horse trail and head towards the Keys View Road to our shuttle car.  Hike is strenuous, lots of ups and downs  and cross country hiking. Nine miles and 1,000 foot elevation gain, with a car shuttle.  Call Al and Ann Murdy (760-366-2932) or email (al.murdy@gmail.com). Taquitz Group/San Gorgonio Chap

Sun., Oct. 26th, 10 a.m. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling effective techniques for using trekking poles. Join us on October 26, 10 AM for an easy hike on the Maino Open Space trail. The Maino Open Space 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. Contact David Georgi at 458-5575 or polecatleader@gmail.com for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome.

Oct. 26, Sunday., 0930   NATURE HIKES in the Nipomo Area  Call (929-3647) or e-mail <bdenneen@kcbx.net> a few days before for details. Sponsored by Elder Bill. (Dog Owners be sure of location prior to bringing your pet.

Fri. (eve) – Sun., Oct 31 – Nov 2 Conglomerate Mesa  Exploration/Carcamp
Come with us and explore this little visited, wilderness quality area near the western edge of Death Valley National Park.  We will meet Friday evening and car-caravan to our camping location.  Strenuous hike on Saturday, followed by evening social and pot luck.  Shorter hike on Sunday.  Drive to campsite requires high clearance vehicle, carpooling at meeting point may be possible.  Contact leader for more information.  Kate Allen kj.allen@wildblue.net, 661-944-4056
CNRCC Desert Committee

November 2008

Art After Dark Open House
Land Conservancy *NEW* Office: 547 Marsh St., SLO
Friday, November 7th
6-9pm

The Land Conservancy will feature stunning artwork and a slideshow at their new office in the historic Kaetzal House (formerly the Johnson Gallery) at 547 Marsh Street on November 7th.  Contributing artists include board member &  renowned photographer BK Richard and various local painters from the El Camino Artists Association.   Join The Land Conservancy and the artists in christening the new location.  Art will be for sale and for viewing both indoors and outside on the garden terrace.  Call 544-9096 or email for more information.

n., Nov. 9, 10 a.m. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling optimal  techniques for using trekking poles. Join us for an easy hike on the Eagle Rock Nature Trail. 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 park, just before the locked gate. Contact David Georgi at polecatleader@gmail.com~458-5575 for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome.

November 15, Saturday 9:00 a.m., New Trail - Johnson Ranch, City of SLO Work Party , Come help the CCCMB build a new trail on the Johnson Ranch south of SLO. Bring water, snack work gloves and dress for the weather. Meet at intersection of Ontario Road & Lower Higuera

Sun., Nov. 30, 10 a.m. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling optimal techniques for using trekking poles. Join us for an easy hike on the Quarry Trail. Meet 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. Contact David Georgi at polecatleader@gmail.com~or 458-5575 for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome.

December 2008

Sat.-Sun. Dec 6-7, Antelope Protection Work Party:  Antelope Protection Carcamp, Carrizo Plain National Monument (Nature Study/Work Party).  With little rainfall and few water sources, the species that live here are both hardy and endangered.  Particularly beautiful are the pronghorn antelope which evolved in these wild, open spaces.  Then cattle ranching left a legacy of endless fences - which are deadly to pronghorn.  Join us for a weekend in this remote area removing fencing for their benefit.  We've made noticeable progress and we are making a difference.  Camp at Selby campground, bring food, water, heavy leather work gloves, and camping gear for the weekend.  Potluck Sat. night.  Rain cancels.  Resource specialist: Alice Koch.  For more information, contact Leaders: Cal and Letty French, 14140 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446, (805-239-7338).  Prefer e-mail  lettyfrench@gmail.com or cal.french@gmail.com.          Santa Lucia Chap/CNRCC Desert Com 
(Note: you may already have the above)

December 14, Sunday 9:00 a.m., Hazard Peak Trail - Montana de Oro, Work Party. Come help the CCCMB and other repair trails in Montana de Oro State Park. Bring water, snack work gloves and dress for the weather. Meet at bottom of Hazard Peak Trail/Ridge Trail Parking area

Sun., Dec. 14, 10 a.m., Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling optimal techniques for using trekking poles. Join us at Islay Hill Open Space 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. Contact David Georgi at 458-5575 or polecatleader@gmail.com~~for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome

Sun., Dec. 28, 10 a.m. Pole Cats is dedicated to leading local Sierra Club day hikes and modeling optimal techniques for using trekking poles. Join us for an easy hike on the Maino Open Space trail. 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. Contact David Georgi at 458-5575 or polecatleader@gmail.com~for upcoming activities. Bipeds welcome..

on.-Sat., Dec. 29, 2008 - Jan. 3, 2009;  Holiday Service in Carrizo Plain National Monument: Celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next in one of our new national monuments. The Carrizo Plain, west of Bakersfield, is a vast grassland, home to pronghorn antelope, tule elk, kit fox, and a wide variety of birds. A welcome hike Dec. 29, three and a half days of service modifying barbed wire fencing, and a full day for hiking and exploring are planned. Use of accommodations at Goodwin Ranch included. Limited to 12 participants, $30 covers 5 dinners. For more information, contact leader: Craig Deutsche, deutsche@earthlink.net, (310-477-6670), or co-leader leader Melinda Goodwater, mgoodwater@sbcglobal.net, (408-774-1257).  CNRCC Desert Committee

January 2009

Hiking With Other Organizations

In 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.

• The Central Coast Natural History Association (772-2694) leads docent led walks in Montana de Oro and Morro Bay State Parks.

• PGE's "Pecho Coast Trail" (541-TREK) offer hikes to the Port San Luis Lighthouse and other areas around Diablo Canyon. Saturday mornings 9 a.m. Meet at the Diablo Entrance Station.

• The Morro Coast Audubon Society, offers many bird watching outings.

• The Ventana Chapter of the Sierra Club regularly leads outings in the Los Padres National Forest, Big Sur, Arroyo Seco and Big Basin Area.

• The Los Padres Chapter of the Sierra Club leads outings in Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County and Ventura County.

• The Ventana Wilderness Alliance hosts service trips and outings in the Ventana and Silver Peak Wilderness Areas.

• The City of San Luis Obispo holds Ranger led walks around the City of San Luis Obispo.

• The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo offers guided walks on properties they manage.

• Car Camping - The Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club has coordinated events with the Bay Area Car Camping Section.

• Desert Outings: Trips to the deserts of California and Nevada.

• Sierra Nevada Trips - Contact the Tehipite Chapter of the Sierra Club. They lead many outings including backpacking, cross-country skiing, hikes, and more.

• Sierra Club Lodges and Huts - The Sierra Club has several lodges throughout California. These are open to members at different times during the year. Rates are lower than conventional lodging and offer a great chance to meet new people. For more information check the Sierra Club Lodges Homepage.

• Exploring On Your Own - For those who are unable to attend our outings and activities, or who might want to explore on your own, be sure to check out the Sierra Club Trail Guides for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties.

• E-mail List. The Santa Lucia Chapter maintains an email list to announce upcoming outings. If you would like to add your name, send an e-mail to Gary Felsman. (Click Here to send an e-mail)

	Distance	Elevation Gain
	1 = 0 - 2 mi	A = 500 feet
	2 = 3 - 5 mi.	B = 1000 feet
	3 = 6 - 9 mi.	C = 1500 feet
	4 = 10 - 12 mi	D = 2000 feet
	5 = 12 - 15 mi	E = 2500 feet
	6 = 15 mi. or more	F = 3000 feet

Keeping Our Trails in Good Condition

The 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 Website are:
Copyrighted© 1994 -2008 by Gary Felsman and the Santa Lucia Chapter of the Sierra Club