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The forest is showing off beautiful fall colors and it's great that we can hike and appreciate
them and breath in the crisp air and enjoy the bright sun. This weekend will take in some
great hikes in the central Sierra.
Saturday's hike will take us into the Emigrant Wilderness starting at the Gianielli's Cabin
trailhead. We'll hike into the wilderness following the historic path which brought gold
seekers to the Sonora mines over 100 years ago. Today, it is by far the most pleasant and
scenic west-side avenue into the Emigrant Basin's heart. Our destination will be Powell Lake
where we will have lunch. This hike will be about 10 miles round trip. After we can soak in
the hot tub, have a happy hour followed by a great dinner.
On Sunday, we will approach the Emigrant Wilderness from Pinecrest Peak and hike down
the vast expanse of beautiful granite toward Waterhouse Lake and the South Fork of the
Stanislaus River. This exciting trip, already diverse geologically, passes through four
different life zones. We won't make the entire trail and will keep the hike to 10 miles or less
based upon participants desires.
This trip will be based out of my cabin called Lucille's Cabin in the Pinecrest area, south of
Tahoe and just north of Yosemite. Trip cost is $90. per person and includes two breakfasts,
two lunches, one dinner. Make checks out to Sierra Club and be sure to include your name,
address, phone number and email address. This information is necessary to help me
facilitate carpools. Carpools are highly recommended by the Sierra Club.
For information, contact Leader Joe Schmidt at 650 592 1458 or
josephaschmidt@yahoo.com. For information about my cabin, go to google and enter
Lucille's Cabin" For information about the area, go to www.tcvb.com or
www.thegreatunfenced.com Rain will not cancell; however a change to other fun activities
may be appropriate.
Event covers 10 miles, with 1,000 feet of elevation.
Meeting location: Lucille's Cabin, 513 Inyo Drive, Cold Springs, CA
Leader: Joe Schmidt, 650/592 1458, josephaschmidt@yahoo.com
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