2010 Spring Schedule

March

6th - Vernal pool/springs hike  Scenic watershed hike. Moderate 6 mile round-trip with 1,00ft. elevation. Early wildflowers

13th - Redwood grove hike.  Lichens, sorrel, trilliums in bloom. Moderate 5 mile round-trip with low water creek crossing.

20th - Overlook range hike.  Moderate 4 mile hike with 600ft. elevation across range to Reeves canyon. Views of Eagle peak. Carpool to Leonard Lake for nature walk. Sign-up limit 12.

27th - Animal tracks.  Walk with certified tracker identifying signs of wildlife.  Easy, 3 mile round-trip.

April

3rd - Walker lake boundary hike.  Hike through redwoods and beyond to lake spillway.  Moderate 6 mile round-trip with low water creek crossing.

10th - Vernal pool/springs hike.  Scenic watershed hike. Moderate 6 mile round-trip with 1,100ft. elevation.

17th - Riparian area walk.  Newts, turtles, birds and spring wildflowers. Easy 3 mile round-trip.

24th - Turtle pond/canyon barn trail. A.M. wildflower identify walk. Easy and under a mile. After lunch join a 2nd walk, easy 3 mile round-trip.

May

1st - White deer lake hike. Wild flower meadows, oak woodlands, scenic lake. Moderate 5 mile round-trip with 500ft. elevation.

8th - Old Hwy. 101 walk. Close-up view of "big rock candy mtn." Gentle meadow descent. Easy 2.5 mile round-trip.

15th - Glorious wildflower walk. Easy 4 mile round-trip along dirt roads and through open meadows.

22nd - Saddleback ridge hike. Canyon hike to ridge top with views of Eagle peak. Moderate 6 mile round-trip with 600ft. elevation.

29th - Laughlin ridge hike. Wide territorial views from 3,215ft. summit. Moderate 6 mile round-trip with 1,700ft. elevation. Steep trail.

June

5th - Indian springs hike. Canyon hike to ridge top with views of Eagle peak. Moderate 6 mile round-trip with 600ft. elevation gain.