Central Sierra Hiking Group

A five mile hike along French Bar Rd, all paved. Dogs on leash are welcome. Meet in front of the Waffle House at 930 a.m. There's a steep uphill to start and if you want to skip this part, park in the development on the left going uphill and we will meet you there (just let me know if you will do this so we don't wait for you). Optional lunch at LeEsmerelda after. Bring water. Poles if needed.

This is a 6 mile out and back hike on paved/gravel roads. When we get to the water crossing, we will head uphill toward Fiddletown for 1 mile and then turn around. Dogs on leash welcome.
Park at New Chicago Rd and Turner Rd intersection. Park in the middle of the intersection (gravel area) not on the roadside.
Bring water, hat, sunscreen, snacks, hat, and poles if needed.

This will be a nice evening to spend with your fellow hikers and friends. Since it is locals night, there is 20% off food and a $5 corkage for any wine you may bring.

After dinnerr, we will have a White Elephant gift exchange. This has always been a highlight with numerous gifts being stolen and some re-gifted from previous years. If you attended last year and "lost" your gift, please feel free to bring something new that others would surely want. Or you can purchase something to add to the fun exchange. Please make sure the gift is wrapped. There will be a prize for the best wrapped gift.

It will be a fun night out, getting started in the Christmas spirit and reason for all to get together before the busy holiday season.

See you then !!

Lone Wolfe is playing with our RSVP - dinner is at 6pm; no worry about 5:30pm. Those of us early, will be seated and have a drink or two.

This 6.5 mile RT hike is on rolling hills, following Lake Comanche, all on dirt/gravel roads. EBMUD pass required and we usually have enough for everyone. No dogs permitted. We will hike to the Trout Pond where there is a picnic table and bathroom for our lunch break, then return the way we came.
Meet at Cooks Mesa TH on Comanche Parway SOUTH which is next to the EBMUD district office. Bathroom available.
Bring lunch, poles, water, layers, hat, sunscreen.

This annual party is a potluck BYOW event. It is held at my home in Pine Grove. If you need directions please message me.
Bring your holiday spirit and food to share. Santa hats and bells provided!

We will hike up the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail to Patti's Point for the fabulous view, socializing and lunch. Option #1 is to meet at Middle Bar Take-out parking lot at 10AM and hike from there and back for a round trip of 7.5 miles. Option #2 is to meet at the Rich Gulch Trailhead on Gwin Mine Road at 11:30AM, joining up with Group #1 as they hike in from Middle Bar and all head up together to Patti's Point. Group #2 will have a roundtrip hike of only 3 miles. But, as many of you know, the climb to Patti's Point from Rich Gulch is short but very steep. Bring sturdy footwear, hiking poles, layers of clothing, lunch/snack and water. Rain postpones to Sunday Dec 22 or if necessary Monday Dec 23.