Day Hike to Crows Nest Peak & Mt Disney (Moderate)

The snow is melting fast so this can be our last snow hike until the next year. Let go to Crows Nest Peak, followed by a short traverse to Mount Disney on a flat ridge. Both peaks reside in the Sugar hBowl Be rest assured, views from the summits are gorgeous!
Total round trip distance is approximately 5.3 miles with 990 feet of elevation gain/loss. This is an out-and-back hike that starts at the Royal Gorge and approaches Crows Nest via Aster, Claims Jumper, and Razorback Trails (likely snow covered; we will rely on GPS).
REQUIREMENTS:
Bring snowcap, cap, winter gloves, snowshoes or spikes or crampons; plenty of water (3 liters), HIKING POLES (necessary), suncreen, snacks, and lunch. Winter thermal Hiking Boots and warm layers are essential; Headlamps likely will not be needed.
OTHER DETAILS:
Snow showers and / or strong winds, or the requirement for vehicles to use chains may necessitate cancelling or postponing the event. I will post anticipated weather 48 hours before the event. You may make travel arrangements with other hikers on your own, if at all. You are responsible for reading/responding to updates posted on Meetup. Lastly, the pace of the hike will be moderate.
GPS-BASED NAVIGATION:
I strongly recommend that you download the trail map from Alltrails ($$) at the following link:
Crows Nest via Aster, Claim Jumper, and Razorback on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/crows-nest-via-aster-claim-jumper-and-razorback?p=-1&sh=rtiq8d
You can also find trail maps to Crows Nest at Peak Bagger App (free).
DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEAD:
From Roseville - Taylor Rd Park and Ride (Sunsplash) to 640-5910 Soda Springs Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728 via I-80 E.
1 hr 9 min (72 mi)

1. Head northeast toward Taylor Rd
2. Turn right toward Taylor Rd
3. Turn right onto Taylor Rd
4. Turn right onto Atlantic St
5. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto the Interstate 80 E ramp to Reno
6. Merge onto I-80 E
7. Take exit 174 toward Soda Springs/Norden
8. Turn right onto Donner Pass Rd
9. Turn right onto Soda Springs Rd
10. Arrive at location: 640-5910 Soda Springs Rd

For the best route in current traffic visit
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wmjmdR2A845TVAdRA
We will not start hiking before 10:00 am.

Unpaid Volunteer host is Beau and can be reached at (925) 997-9802.

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HAPPY HIKE, HAPPY LIFE!