2025-July/Aug: NorCal/OR: River Rafting-Lakes-National & State Parks/Levels 2 Up

***HikingOC Summer Repeating Trip to NorCal and Oregon. We will include American River Rafting, Lake Tahoe, Waterfalls, Lassen Volcanic and Crater Lake National Parks, Portland, Salem, Mt. Hood, Coast Landmarks, Redwoods State Parks/National Parks, etc.!***

Schedule: July 19 to August 3, 2025 breaking into 4 different parts!
3 days/2 nights, 6 days/5 nights, 4 days/3 nights or the whole trip 16 days/15 nights

RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person on a local hike to discuss more about the trip

TRIP COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION

> > > Plan lodging and transportation your own, just join us hiking, $250/part or $700 the whole trip for coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit, the whole trip or $60/day). Contact the host directly to get info***
> > > Estimate trip cost: whole trip for 16 days/15 nights
Part 1: 6 days/5 nights for $949+
Part 1-1: 3 days/2 nights-July 19-21, 2025
Part 1-2: 3 days/3 nights-July 22-24, 2025
Including lodging double occupancy, transportation\, coordinating fee, but not including airfares, food, tours, permits (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on expenses)
> > > Advance deposit is $700 (non-refundable) and due by April 6, 2025. Payment after due date 10% more on deposit amount or depends on available spaces.
> > > CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
> > > **Cancellation 3 weeks or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit**.
The following EXCLUDING expenses:

1. Airfares: $220+ RT (SW from LGB/ONT/SAN to SMF and from MFR (Medford, OR) back)
2. Most meals
3. Optional activities
4. River Rafting: $145
   Allow $300+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts

**Part 2: https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561961/**
**Part 3: https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/307119933/**

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Levels 2 up/Moderate for distance, elevation and pace. Click to see RATING TABLE for more info about hiking levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

Hiking Itinerary:
Part 1:
Day 1 Sat July 19: Arrive Sacramento (SMF from LGB/ONT/SAN), then driving to American River for Rafting (half day tour $139/person)
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306114186/
Days 2-3 Sun-Mon July 20-21: Lake Tahoe

https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/309046439/
Day 4: Tues July 22 Lassen Volcanic NP/Burney Falls State Park
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/309046828/
Days 5-6: Wed July 23 & Thurs July 24: Crater Lake
& Umpqua National Forest/Umpqua River highway waterfalls along the way: Watson, Clearwater, Toketee Falls, etc.
https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/307170708/

**Part 2: https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/306561961/**

**Part 3: https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/307119933/**

REMINDER
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***Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, snake bites, coyotes, mountain lions or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike***

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.
> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY