March 21, 2010 11:30 AM - 74 attended
Table Mountain Hike, Cherokee Museum, & North Sierra Foothills History
Sunsplash Park n' Ride (near Shell gas station) (map)
"INTERMEDIATE" HIKE!!!
Fun trip to North Table Mountain near Oroville for excellent afternoon/evening views of the sunset over the Sacramento Valley, Sutter Buttes, and surrounding hills. Wildflowers should be available. Water falls cascade over the western edge of the mountain. The old town of Cherokee is nearby with a museum and several remains of a once thriving gold mining development. An old Western Pacific caboose is also displayed there. There is a really cool covered bridge near the town of Oregon City. Go to Wikipedia for some good information on these and other adjacent sites.
We'll carpool from the Sunsplash in Roseville and drive to Oroville and begin our hiking extravaganza.
BRING THIS STUFF:
hiking boots with good tread
plenty of water
+ attitude 
sunscreen & hat
flashlight
camera
snacks
money for dinner on the way home
extra socks
extra water walking shoes/sandals
THINGS TO CONSIDER:
full exposure area (no shade)
narrow trails along steep drop
walking on sharp rocks
walking through mud
crossing small streams
cows
steep hills
enjoying it all 
This is an excellent hike. I've been there a few times. Some parts of the journey are easy, some are more strenuous. There are no designated trails. Table Mountain is not as flat as it looks. Elevation variance is +/- 200 feet. Terrain is volcanic rock with large areas of meadow grass. Several streams run through, so be prepared to get wet feet. We will climb into some ravines.
Area reminds me of a California Milk commercial.
DIRECTIONS:
http://maps.google.co...
Please join us for dinner after at Western Pacific Brewing & Dining in Oroville. 
Call Aaron @ [masked]
Good times!
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A former member
40 people, really?
Posted February 20, 2010 at 12:43 PM -
A former member
WOW, 50? OMG!
Posted February 26, 2010 at 10:42 PM -
A former member
Looking forward to this Aaron!!
Posted March 3, 2010 at 12:39 PM -
A former member
65?!! Seriously now. How many will actually be there?
Posted March 7, 2010 at 6:05 PM -
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A former member
how many miles this hike?
Posted March 7, 2010 at 10:21 PM -
A former member
Total mileage is probably 5-6.
Posted March 8, 2010 at 5:15 AM -
A former member
Please read the Google directions posted on this page. Please have any questions answered before we meet. Thank you!
Posted March 12, 2010 at 4:26 PM -
A former member
One week from today, we travel. Only 85 going? I dare this group to go over 100!
Posted March 14, 2010 at 7:35 AM -
A former member
A very special prize goes to #100 who "shows up."
Posted March 16, 2010 at 12:04 AM -
A former member
PLEASE BRING "CASH" FOR DINNER!!! Using an ATM complicates large tabs. Thanks!
Posted March 16, 2010 at 3:05 PM -
James
I wanna go, but I need to be back in sacramento by 6:30, is this possible?
Posted March 16, 2010 at 3:56 PM -
A former member
Sorry, James. This is not possible.
Posted March 16, 2010 at 5:06 PM -
vicki
Hi Aaron,
Please advise what time I should meet you and the group at Cherokee road (destination B) (39.595727,-121.541619) per your google map. Thanks.Posted March 19, 2010 at 1:32 PM -
A former member
Between 130-200. See you there!
Posted March 19, 2010 at 4:45 PM -
lynda
Aaron, is the terrain anything like hiking up the boulders to Pyramid Peak? I just want to be sure its not THAT strenuous.
Posted March 19, 2010 at 5:53 PM -
A former member
I've never been to Pyramid Peak. There are no "boulders" where we're going.
Posted March 19, 2010 at 10:14 PM -
A former member
Bring your toilet, Cynthia. It may come in handy.
Posted March 20, 2010 at 2:23 PM -
A former member
Remember to bring your camera! Spring will be there and she loves to be photographed.
Posted March 20, 2010 at 2:26 PM -
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A former member
Eleanor, I can meet up at 11th and P, say at 11:30?
Posted March 20, 2010 at 7:42 PM -
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A former member
Dogs should be ok as long as they don't chase the cows.
Posted March 20, 2010 at 8:24 PM -
Eleanor
Mary, I just logged online so hopefully you will get this msg in time so you don't end up waiting for me at 11th & P. I am leaving my house around 10 to run some chores near Cal expo. So, it might be better for us to meet at Roseville then. Thanks!
Posted March 21, 2010 at 9:03 AM -
A former member
WOW! All the way down to 71/19 by 1150am. It's ok. More trees, waterfall, meadow, cows, rocks, ribs, and beer for everyone else.
Posted March 21, 2010 at 10:52 AM -
Gary P
GPS http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=540031&am...
Posted March 21, 2010 at 10:05 PM -
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A former member
Thanks Gary for posting these stats!
Posted March 22, 2010 at 7:03 AM -
A former member
I didn't get the excat people count, but I think it was 40+. Everything worked so well and all who attended were fun to be with. Dinner after was a relaxing way to close the event. Thanks again to all who joined us.
Posted March 22, 2010 at 1:28 PM -
A former member
A very special thanks to Gary Pryde for offering so much help and guidance throughout the day. Your roll sheet, name tags, and GPS really made the day smoother for everyone. We're fortunate to have you as a lead organizer. You're a stud!
Posted March 22, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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TraceyThank you Aaron for showing us this gorgeous part of California. It was a fantastic hike. The people, as usual, were just as fantastic as the hike. See you on the next one.
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Annette Dowsing+1 guestI arrived at 2:15pm and the group had already left, but I enjoyed the hike with my friends that accompanied me. Beautiful scenery, would love to go back again and go to the bigger waterfall and Cherokee Museum Kindest Annette Dowsing
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JamesThanks Aaron! This was truly a unique experience with the profusion of wildflowers, waterfalls, newts, cows, and bushwhacking. This trip wil become an annual spring ritual for Linda and me.
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vickiThe day was a blast! A magical hike, a FUN group and a great dinner to close the day! Thanks Aaron and Gary!!
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Linda B.SupporterAn unexpectedly great hike: thanks to Aaron, Gary & Cindy. This had a wow factor for being so unique & close to home. The weather was perfect.
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VieraThis hike was amazing! Great scenery...great weather...great people...what else can you ask for :)
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Linda Sue+1 guestWonderful wildflowers, curious cows and happy humans made for a great Spring day.
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JodiAMAZING!!! I've never seen anything like it. Aaron was right, it DOES look like a California Milk commercial.
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MichaelI was busy on another hike and had to miss this one. Thank you for providing these excellent hiking opportunities.
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