Day Hike, Crooked Lakes Trail (2A)

This is the leader's choice for best possible high-country hike for hikers who are concerned about their ability to go the distance at altitude. 8 mi., about 800 ft gain, this very pleasant out-and-back hike features five beautiful alpine lakes, one after another, so anyone who begins to feel any fatigue can just relax at any of the lakes and wait for the group to return. Also an excellent hike for swimming. Pace is just a bit on the slow side of moderate; hike starts under very good trail conditions at a gentle grade; roughness and grade then gradually go up with increasing distance . Drive to the trailhead includes approx. 3 miles of rough dirt/gravel road, with rocks and ruts in several places; requires slow, careful driving or high clearance. See photos of this hike at

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and /3290392/. Contact the leader to join the outing in Downtown Sacramento, or Auburn. Rain cancels. Leader: Martin Farber, sevenO7 two53 nine6O6; kowsoi [at] juno [dot] com. Dogs OK.

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