These Boots are Made for Hiking...

Note:
The hike is classed as ADVANCED because of the 45 minute extremely steep uphill climb for almost 1 mile which is equal to 65 flights of stairs. Please be considerate before you RSVP as we will not leave you behind if you are struggling, however that will have an affect on those members that came for the exercise but instead chose to help you. This hike is suitable for intermediate hikers that are accustomed to hiking UP HILL with a 1000 foot elevation gain. This hike is not suitable for beginners, do not make this your first hike.

Come join us to an excellent midweek hike that's about 4.5 miles long . We'll stop at the river to marvel at the view during the summer months. This complete hike is over lush green mountains and hills, amid a wide variety of trees. After the river, we'll make a long uphill climb. You could experience breathing challenges and joint pain, so keep these conditions in mind. We end by 8:30.

This is a dog friendly event so bring them along as long as you are in control of your dog. Also please have courtesy and clean up after your pet.

Things to Bring: water, headlamp, a smile and a gentle attitude. If you would like to join afterward for the potluck bring something to share. For the environmentally conscious person, it would be suggested to bring a bowl and utensil to wash at home or you can use the extra products the organizer has on hand.

Follow instructions below:
We'll meet at the trailhead: Take the I-80 towards Reno and exit at Newcastle Rd. heading straight to Indian Hill Rd. Turn left at Auburn-Folsom Rd. and a right turn on Maidu Dr. Go straight on Maidu until it dead ends where you'll see a green gate. This is just below the bike parks. (877274, -121.06591). Park along the sides of the road, we will meet in front of the gate. Please click on the map icon for more details.
See you on the Trail!

We'll meet at Rossmoor and Ambassador Drives at the Rossmoor Bar park entrance sign by the yellow gate, parking is free. We'll be walking on a mix of asphalt and dirt trails for 1.5 hours (3.25-4 mi). Meet for summer hours at 7am (June thru September), the rest of the year 8am. We depart promptly at 7:05 or 8:05 am all year round, rain or shine. It's mainly flat, we go the pace of the group. We alternate the route each time between heading toward El Manto or River Bend Park just to spice it up a bit. We see wildlife, go along the river (and sometimes in it) and enjoy conversation. Many don't sign up so expect 3-7 attendees most days. Dogs are welcomed, we have 2 regular fuzz faces. It is recommended you wear long sleeves and pants as we sometimes go thru stickers, shoe gaiters are helpful. There is always a bathroom stop if needed. Bring water, a hat, rain gear, sunscreen, hand sanitizer and a snack if needed.

Start time is 7:30 am and we are typically done around 9:30 am.

Starting at the end of the parking lot, we go on the paved trails eastward to coyote pond, around the pond and back the same trail. The walk is at a decent pace, about 4.8 miles in about 1hr and 30 minutes. We usually take a small (10-15 minute) break by the pond. Elevation gain is about 141 feet (on the way to the pond).

Hey all,

Sorry about the early start time on this one, but the parking lot at the trailhead can fill up quite early so it's good to get there early (I feel like I've gotten the last spot more than once). I do encourage carpooling from the Sacramento area for just that reason, but if you're coming in from out of the area not a worry.

If you need to contact me my cellphone at 916-343-3408.

This is going to be a SLOW paced hike. If you're going to be in a rush please do not join on this hike. We're (hopefully) at the peak of the wildflower season right now or just after, so we'll do plenty of stopping to observe and photograph them. This is a well know area for flowers.

I did a hike on this trail to a different spot a few years ago (to Showers Lake) and between 4 of us we spotted 89 different types flowers. Once again, slow paced.

There's really no good information out there on hiking to this spot, and no designated trail. But it's right off of the Tahoe Rim Trail and should be easy to find (I'm sure there are many undesignated spur trails that get there). And I know the area well enough to not worry about getting lost!

Here are a couple of links;

https://ibrakeforwildflowers.com/meiss-lake-wildflower-hike/

https://tedmuller.us/Outdoor/Hiking/2007/070713-MeissLake.htm

Here are directions to the trailhead;

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Sunsplash+Wave+pool,+Roseville,+CA/Pacific+Crest+Trail+-+Meiss+Trailhead,+CA-88,+South+Lake+Tahoe,+CA+96150/@38.6967554,-119.9946864,481m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m19!4m18!1m10!1m1!1s0x809b1f8676be918b:0xe6d5b46552bbfc98!2m2!1d-121.2572268!2d38.7611052!3m4!1m2!1d-120.3795419!2d38.7009627!3s0x809a3d0baf950435:0x8e1082a43e712f94!1m5!1m1!1s0x8099f1c1f0b93b97:0x194a2583d2bcc87!2m2!1d-119.9919245!2d38.6967514!3e0?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING (blatantly copied and pasted from from Allan Weisman...): Cotton not recommended. 3 liters water, light rain shell and fleece for warmth in case of thunderstorms, sturdy shoes or boots, pain meds and/or first aid, sunhat, sunscreen and lip-balm, lunch, whistle, hiking poles, cellphone, and mosquito repellent. There will be mosquitoes.

No shows and late cancellations are not okay. If you sign up show up.

If you're going to be a passenger, please be courteous to your driver by not wearing your hiking boots in their car. Have a bag to put your boots in after hiking. Also, not everyone uses electronic payments. Please bring cash to pay your driver.

Looking forward to it!