What we’re about
This group's goal is to get exercise while exploring and learning about the geology and natural science of the San Francisco Bay Area. The aim is the mid-point between the hiking groups that don't stop long enough to explore and learn about what they're passing and the nature groups that see lots of great stuff, but don't get that much exercise.
Hikes will be lead by members with knowledge of unique, exotic, or otherwise fascinating features of our area. If you have a favorite hike that you'd like to lead, drop a suggestion and I'll make you a leader (you just have to commit to coming on the hike and sharing your knowledge).
Everyone with interest is invited, and presentations should be aimed at people with interest but not necessarily a strong academic background in the subject (although some conversations occasionally get pretty deep).
Our primary focus will be on geology, but we won't pass up a good tidbit of information about the flora and fauna as we hike.
I've finally started putting together a website with more details on the geology of our hikes. You can find them at https://geology.trampleasure.net/ A few direct links to pages on my site include:
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Mt. Lassen hiking and camping
Location not specified yetJoin us for three days of exploring the geology of Lassen Volcanic National Park. We’ve reserved a group site at Lost Creek Group Campground for June 26–30, which accommodates up to 20 people.
We’ll begin accepting RSVPs in late March or early April, but wanted to share the dates now so you can add them to your calendar.
The trip will include three full days of hiking on June 27–29, with plans for:
- A summit hike (about 5 miles with 2,000 feet of elevation gain)
- A hike through the park’s geothermal features
- One additional hike (details to come)
Most hikes will be moderate, though the summit hike is strenuous—it’s a steady climb most of the way up. Participants are welcome to skip any hike they’re not comfortable with, but campsite reservations will be prioritized for those planning to hike on at least two days.
If camping isn’t your preference, there are B&Bs and other lodging options available just outside the park’s north entrance. Those staying off-site are very welcome to join us for the hikes and unwind together around the campfire in the evenings.
We may also add an optional extension to explore Lava Beds National Monument, which would include one half-day and one full day of exploring. If offered, this extension will be listed as a separate trip.
More details about our trips can be found here.
Previous trips to Lassen include:
- July 2021 (Mt Lassen & Lava Beds listed separately--this year there was smoke from a bad fire and we ended up not going to Lava Beds)
- August 2013
- July 2011
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