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GLS Outings Schedule |
Sierra Club Outings are open to the general public, and may be subject to some limitations as to group size and meeting the physical demands of the activity. Difficulty of trips are indicated by Grade Ratings (See below for an explanation of Ratings Codes.) Contact the leader in advance of the activity with any questions. Sierra Club/GLS encourages voluntary carpooling transportation; however, the outing begins and ends at the trailhead and the club cannot arrange or take any responsibility for the safety of carpools, or guarantee availability of a ride. See the Guidelines For Enjoying GLS Outings for some tips on what to bring and what to expect.
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Feb. 29, Friday
Single Women's Leap Year Dining Out and Socializing
We will meet at 6:30 pm at a midtown or downtown restaurant and compare notes
on both our favorite GLS outing types and 'extracurricular' interests! Favorite
wine bar, dance spot? Share them with us. Please call by Weds for info and reservations.
March 1, Saturday 6:00pm
Chinese Dining Out
Great Midtown Chinese restaurant. Call for reservation and location.
March 8, Saturday
Fairy Falls Poppy Hike (1A2)
Always a popular GLS hike, but if you haven't been to Fairy Falls when the poppies
are in bloom on emerald green hillsides, you've missed a spectacular display.
Of course, the falls ain't bad either! It's about a 5 miles roundtrip hike,
mostly easy walking but with a couple short steep spots, so please wear good
hiking footwear. Spenceville Preserve is located about an hour and half drive
from downtown Sacto, in the remote foothills east of Yuba City. .
March 15, Saturday
Davis Greenbelt Walk (1A1)
Let's meet at 4:00 pm by the north Davis ponds where we'll see lots of geese,
egrets, and other water fowl then continue on for a 3.5 mile walk around the
greenbelt. Opportunity for a quick par course workout along the way for those
with extra energy. We'll pass soccer fields, playgrounds, wooded areas, and
even public art. You'll have worked up an appetite, so see Davis dining out
below.
March 15, Saturday
Davis Dining Out
Dining out at a popular Davis restaurant, following optional hike (see above).
Call for directions and a head count so I can make reservations at the restaurant.
March 16, Sunday - 9:45 a.m. prompt
Parkway Stroll or Walk, then Brunch, (1A1)
Choose a stroll group or brisker walk group. Bring your binocs and we will see
some critters. We'll go for an hour and then convene for brunch at a lesbian
owned cafe.
March 22, Saturday - 8 a.m.
Bear's Excellent Local Adventure Conditioning Hike
Hike 13.2 miles (Half-Marathon distance) from Old Town Folsom, along the American
River Parkway , Folsom Lake and beyond. This is a hike for folks who are in
good physical condition. We will enjoy lunch and bragging rights in old town
Folsom after the hike. Brings snacks, water, and lunch money. This hike will
start from Old Town at 8:00 a.m. at the Old Bridge over the American River.
Advance sign-up is required, by 3/20.
March 29 Saturday 10:30
am
Bike Ride along American River
It's finally spring time! Meet at 10:30 am in the middle of the bridge near
William Pond Rec. Area, at the end of Arden Way. We'll bike to Fair Oaks Village.
Bring money for brunch.
March 30, Sunday
Davis Arboretum Walk and Meal and Art (1A1 )
Come enjoy a day outdoors, and in. First off will be a walk thru the Redwoods
section and further into the renowned UC Davis Arboretum, about 3 miles. Then
Lunch. Then, for those that wish, a stop in to probably 2 close-by art galleries.
For info, maps & directions see http://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/ .
April 6, Sunday - 9:00 a.m. prompt
Parkway Walk and Brunch (1A1)
This time we'll walk along north side of American River for a while, then head
to Brunch at a favorite place. Roughly 3 miles total walking.
April 12 & 13, Saturday
- Sunday (1A2 or 2A2)
Pt. Reyes Backpack Overnighter or Day Hike
April is a superb time to visit Pt. Reyes, if the weather cooperates. Wildflowers
abound on warm and sunny days, not like the fog of summertime. GLS has a group
campsite reserved at Coast Camp, which is an easy 2 mile hike from the car.
You'll need backpack gear, food, etc. This date takes advantage of a minus low
tide, so we will hike in, drop the packs and head off on a 3 mile round-trip
hike (optional, but terrific) to explore the amazing sea caves, tunnels and
tidepools of adjacent Sculpture Beach, accessible only at minus tide! This involves
some precarious scrambling and scaling a 10 ft. cliff, hiking boots required.
An option is to participate as a day hike and return to the car on your own,
for a total of about 7 miles hiked. Camping space is limited.
Directions to Pt. Reyes Visitor Center.
April 13, Sunday
Urban Hike and Dinning Out
Brisk 5 mile hike/walk including McKinley Park, and Midtown Area. We will meet
at the tennis courts at 4 pm. After this, eat out at the Sushi Cafe on Alhambra
April 14, Monday - 6:30
GLS Gov Com Meeting
We plan the outings for the next newsletters and deal with other issues of the
group's business. Everyone is welcome.
April 19, Saturday - 10:00 a.m.
Bike Ride along American River
Meet at 10:00 am on east side of Guy West Bridge, opposite CSUS. We'll bike
to Old Town with a possible stop for brunch in Midtown.
April 24, Thursday - 6:30 p.m.
Newsletter Folding - New Location
Come to chat, eat a snack or supper of your choice and help with the mailout
folding and labeling. Meet at Crepe Escape (www.yourcrepeescape.com for menu),
3445 Freeport Blvd, just north of Sac City College.
April 26, Saturday - 9:30 a.m.
Spring Wildflower Walk (1A1)
Because of the gap in time between the newsletter going out and the actual hike
I am not sure of the exact location. If the weather has been warm then we could
go to a higher elevation. The walk will be a couple of miles at most done at
a leisurely pace so that we can see what is blooming.
Apr. 27, Sun. -10 a.m.
Kayak Paddle along American River Parkway
Put-in location to be arranged. (Suitable for inflatable kayaks also). If you've
been taking Bara's Parkway Strolls, let's check out the wildlife from the river's
side this time. Depending on water level, we can go upstream then back - entering
the backwater ponds to see waterfowl, maybe even deer, coyotes, turtles or otters.
You'll need to bring your own boat, snack or lunch, water, possible parking
fee and wear a PFD (flotation vest).
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COMING UP!
San Francisco. Third Sunday in May. Bay-to-Breakers 12K Run/Walk!!
Bear will be organize an outing around the Bay-to-Breakers event. .
Miles per day (1st number):
1) up to 6 miles
2) 6 - 10 miles
3) 10 - 15 miles
4) 15- 20 miles
5) over 20 miles
Elevation Gain (1st Letter):
A) under 1,000 feet
B) 1,000 - 2,000 feet
C) 2,000 - 3,000 feet
D) over 3,000 feet
Terrain Type (2nd Number):
1) Fire road or gentle trail
2) Rough trail (boots recommended)
3) Trail with some cross country
4) Cross country
5) Specialized
equipment