October 2. Humbug Gulch.
A loop road hike up Humbug Mountain just west of Yreka City with great views of Shasta Valley, Mt. Shasta. Afterwards
we will go to Matt & Solveig Larson's new house in Yrea for a potluck lunch. Bring your favorite dish to share.
[Distance = 7 miles, TH Elev. = 2995', Total gain = 1280', Distance to trailhead = 4 miles]
Principal meeting place: Yreka Mall at 8:30 am.
October 9. West Park Lakes.
A new hike mostly on an old existing road, to 3 small but beautiful lakes in the headwaters of Parks Creek
with great views of Mt. Shasta, Goosenest, Whaleback, and Shasta Valley. High Clearence vehicles such
as SUV's and pickups are recommended. Carpooling recommended.
[Distance = 6 miles, TH Elev = 5300', Total Gain = 2135, Distance to trailhead = 14 miles]
Principal meeting place: Edgewood at 8:30 am.
October 16. Kelsey Creek/Maple Falls.
A beautiful hike along Kelsey Creek to Maple Falls. Hopefully the fall colors will be at their peak.
[Distance = 8 miles, TH Elev. = 2500', Total gain = 1900', Distance to trailhead = 35 miles]
Principal meeting place: Yreka Mall at 8:30am & Meamber School at 9:15am.
October 23. Porcupine Lake/Toad Lake.
Hike the PCT from near Gumboot Lake to either Porcupine or Toad Lake or both along the great
Trinity Divide with vistas all around you.
[Distance = 10-13 miles, TH Elev. = 6600', Total gain = 1200', Distance to trailhead = 18 miles]
Principal meeting place: Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery at 8:30 am.
October 30. Marble Valley.
Hike from Lovers Camp to Marble Valley in the beautiful Marble Mountains before the snows. Marble Gap
optional (13 miles/+950' elevation more)
[Distance = 10+ miles, TH Elev. = 4150', Total gain = 1690', Distance to trailhead = 40 miles]
Principal meeting place: Yreka Mall at 8:30am & Meamber School at 9:15am.
November 6. Barry's Choice.
Road hike in the Eddy Creek/Dale Creek area of Barry's choice. A potluck lunch at Barry & Joy's place
after the hike. Bring a favorite dish to share.
[Distance = 6.5 miles, TH Elev. = 3820', Total Gain = 400', Distance to trailhead = 5 miles]
Principal meeting place: Barry & Joy's place at 9 am.
November 13. Shasta Valley Bicycle Ride.
Let's meet in Montague by the statue and ride on paved or gravel roads. Choose a loop suited to your
bicycle and your ambition. Those without bikes can hike around the ranches along 5th avenue. Afterwards
we'll reconvene for a no host lunch in a local restaurant.
[Distance = 10-25 miles, TH Elev. = 2220', Total Gain = 600', Distance to trailhead = 0 miles]
Principal meeting place: Montague statue at 9 am.
November 22. Plymouth Rock.
Bring your own turkey, carve and eat with your own family and/or friends.
[Distance = 0 miles, TH Elev. = ~0', Pounds gained = ~20 lbs.]
Principal meeting place: Your home.
December 4. Grass Lake.
A new hike starting at Hwy 97 at the junction of Herd Peak road and going around the back side of Grass Lake
if not too muddy, with a different perspective of Grass Lake and the surrounding area.
[Distance = 6-7 miles, TH Elev = 5080', Total Gain = 350', Distance to trailhead = 8 miles]
Principal meeting place: A-12 & 97 at 9 am.
December 11. Sugar Creek.
Hike Sugar Creek Road to the ridge top between Miners Creek and Scott River with beautiful views of Scott
Valley and surrounding area.
[Distance = 8.5 miles, TH Elev = 3055', Total Gain = 1020', Distance to trailhead = 4 miles]
Principal meeting place: Callahan at 9 am.
December 18. Klamath River.
Hike north on the old Anderson Grade road from I-5 bridge near the rest area to the railroad bridge
crossing the Klamath River. After the hike, bring your favorite desert to share and we can enjoy
a desert social at Sue and Richard Ashe's home in Yreka.
[Distance = 8 miles, TH Elev = 2130', Total Gain = 200', Distance to trailhead = 15 miles]
Principal meeting place: Yreka Mall in front of JC Penneys at 9:00 am.
December 25. NO HIKE - YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN. Have a Good and Joyous Christmas with family and friends. See you in January.