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Waterhouse Peak
Eldorado National Forest
a steep off-trail challenge for OGUL peak-baggers |
#527
Sep 13
5¾ miles
Rating: 4 |
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Winnemucca Lake Flower Walk
Mokelumne Wilderness
a later-season exploration of the northern Sierra's best garden |
#526
Aug 24
6 miles
Rating: 7
[249] |
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Long Lake & Palisade Trail
Tahoe National Forest
explore a lesser-used area, and scramble up a cliff |
#525
Aug 18
3 miles
Rating: 7
[9] |
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Hidden Gems of Donner Summit - Part 1
Tahoe National Forest
explore an unofficial trail with some nice lakes, and swim too |
#523
Aug 11
6 miles
Rating: 7 |
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Hidden Gems of Donner Summit - Part 2
Tahoe National Forest
help solve the mystery of the sword in the stone |
#524
Aug 16
3 miles
Rating: 8
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Desolation Valley Loop
Desolation Wilderness
wonderful cross-country exploration after a rough start |
#522
Aug 06
10 miles
Rating: 9
[20] |
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Bishop Creek Flowers
Inyo National Forest
stroll through a marvelous creekside garden |
#521
Jul 28
2 miles
Rating: 7 |
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Crowley Lake Columns
Mono County
visit a unique geological phenomenon at lakeshore |
#520
Jul 27
4 miles
Rating: 7 |
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Bear Valley ~ Coast Trail Loop
Point Reyes National Seashore
a pleasant respite from the summer heat |
#519
Jul 24
4 miles
Rating: 5 |
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Fourth of July Peak
Mokelumne Wilderness
a slippery mountain slope and tons of flowers |
#518
Jul 17
7¼ miles
Rating: 7 |
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Loney Lake Hunt
Grouse Lakes Area
an off-trail exploration in a lakes basin |
#517
Jul 12
3 miles
Rating: 5 |
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Mount Judah Loop
Tahoe National Forest
a pleasant summit climb with some good views |
#516
Jun 23
5 miles
Rating: 6
[316] |
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Wapama Falls
Yosemite National Park
a pretty easy lakeside walk to a voluminous high waterfall |
#515
Jun 20
5½ miles
Rating: 7
[83] |
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Vernal Fall & Nevada Fall
Yosemite National Park
the #1 must-do Sierra experience |
#514
Jun 19
7 miles
Rating: 10
[156] |
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Pothole Dome Loop
Yosemite National Park
an easy visit to a little dome and some wonderful cascades |
#513
Jun 18
3½ miles
Rating: 6
[337] |
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Lower Carpenter Valley
Tahoe National Forest
a pleasant exploration of a formerly off-limits meadow |
#512
May 24
5½ miles
Rating: 4 |
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Fleming Meadow
Eldorado National Forest
don't bother with this burned-out place for several years |
#511
May 19
2½ miles
Rating: 2
[153] |
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North Fork Middle
Fork American River Trail
Mosquito Ridge area
a somewhat scary, non-scenic route with great wildflowers |
#510
May 12
2 miles
Rating: 4 |
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Deer Creek Tribute Trail
& Hirschman Trail
Nevada City
well-maintained newer routes with informative signposts |
#509
May 08
3+1 miles
Rating: 5 |
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Skunk Hollow, South Fork American River Trail
Salmon Falls area south of Pilot Hill
excepting some nice flowers, a pretty boring walk |
#508
May 07
3 miles
Rating: 3 |
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Eagles Nest to the South Fork
Auburn State Recreation Area
a moderate descent to the river and a nice garden |
#507
Apr 28
4½ miles
Rating: 5 |
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Rockville Hills Regional park
near Fairfield
a relatively mundand outing with some nice flowers |
#506
Apr 26
3 miles
Rating: 4 |
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Dutch Creek Falls
Eldorado National Forest
a moderately challenging walk to a nice waterfall |
#505
Apr 12
3½ miles
Rating: 5 |
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Bassi Falls
Crystal Basin Recreation Area
an easy route to the falls, with a scramble from there |
#504
Apr 10
4½ miles
Rating: 5
[29] |
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Windy Point Trail
Auburn State Recreation Area
a short, steep, and rough diversion to the river's edge |
#503
Apr 02
3 miles
Rating: 4 |
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Two Confluence Explorations
Auburn State Recreation Area
new pieces of local trail for added interest |
#501-02
Mar 20,22
4½,4½ miles
Rating: 3,3 |
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Jenkinson Lake
Sly Park Reservoir near Pollock Pines
an easy lakeside stroll to a man-made waterfall |
#500
Feb 15
5½ miles
Rating: 4 |
