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UPDATE (09/7/21): Outings have resumed, however some changes and additional participation requirements have been implemented because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please be sure to check the outing listing carefully for instructions about what is required as a condition of participation. The Sierra Club's primary concern remains the safety of the participants on outings.
The Mother Lode Chapter of the Sierra Club is a long established environmentally-minded group offering a large variety of activities. Hiking, kayaking, skiing, biking, camping, potlucks, slideshows, service trips and other events are lead by Sierra Club trained leaders. All adults are welcome, including those who are not members of Sierra Club. We generally meet at a designated local parking area and then carpool to the event site which can be located nearby or several hours away. Most events take all day and are followed by an optional dinner at a restaurant on the drive back. Of course, all of this can vary depending on the event. Leader styles vary greatly. Some are very fast paced with few stops; others travel at a very slow pace and stop frequently. You are required to be properly equipped and able to stay with the group, so be sure to check with the leader if you have any questions about the outing.
Each participant on an outing is required to complete and sign a standard liability waiver. If you would like to read the liability waiver before an outing click on this link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DFIvEuXuRj56yWSRIY39VtHdUpB1WEO/view?usp=sharing
or contact the Outings Department at 415.977.5528 for a printed version.
For more outings and information see our full list of events at:
http://motherlode.sierraclub.org/outings.html
Happy trails!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Day Hike (1A): Island Lake (Sacramento Group)Roseville Park-N-Ride (Sunsplash parking lot, near the Shell Station), Sacramento, CA
This is a short, gentle hike to a beautiful crystal-clear alpine like, suitable for swimming, located off Hwy. 20 in the Grouse Ridge area. Less than 2 miles each way, and elevation gain less than 500', gentle pace, frequent stops.
Well-behaved owners (leader’s rules) with dogs on leash and under control at all times (park rules) are OK. Forecast for substantial rain may cancel. The rough gravel road over the last 3 miles of the drive to the trailhead is the only real hazard.
Gear list and other information will be provided after approval. Each participant must bring a Sierra Club Medical Form (please see https://tinyurl.com/2p8dtefp). Each participant will be required to sign the Sierra Club Sign-In & Waiver Form at the Trailhead. Leaders: Jack Tolomei and Martin Farber 808.283.8988 or email kowsoitwo@gmail.com