PACIFIC CREST TRAIL - I80 to US40
Saturday, October 2, 2010
DIFFICULTY: Moderate. High elevation, and a little scrambling over rocks gives this hike some challenge.
ELEVATION GAIN: 500 ft. Elevation at top is about 7500 ft.
HIKE DISTANCE: 8 miles
GENERAL LOCATION: I-80 at Pacific Crest Trail
DESCRIPTION: The
hike begins in a shady area near the Castle Peak/Boreal Ridge
exit. It follows the Pacific Crest Trail passing a great view of
Donner Lake. We will continue past the lake to a beautiful view
above a pullout off US 40 that provides access to the train
tunnels. We may hike down to US 40 to see the view there.
We will then follow the PCT back to our starting point. We will
stop for lunch at a small pond that has several certified bug free logs
and a few rocks to set on. The main purpose of this hike is to
evaluate our ability/desire to assume the trail maintenance duties for
this section of the Pacific Crest Trail.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
One and three quarter hours each way. One way distance is about 75
miles. This is a $12 driver donation. Detailed driving directions will
be handed out to all drivers. We should be back before 4:00.
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Dick Mayeur/Clark Smith
SPECIAL NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: The pit toilet at the trail head may be open, but we will stop at Nyack on the way.
PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:
Refer to #8 and #9 in the “Hike information and Guidelines” on our web
site. Bring lunch, water, mosquito repellent, and sunscreen. Long
pants are suggested. Hiking poles are suggested for some areas.
RISKS: High elevation. (7000 ft. +)
QUESTIONS: Dick Mayeur 408-4022
MEETING TIME: 7:45 in the Orchard Creek Parking lot - leaving time is 8:00.
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