APR
26 SAT SIERRA SAGE OF S OC, OC SIERRA SINGLES
O: MORGAN TRAIL: Moderate
pace 10 mi rt, 1000' gain. Hike to South Main Divide for lunch in
scenic grove of oaks and sycamores in upper Morrell Canyon. Return
same way. Meet 8 am at S OC rideshare or 8:30 at FS San Juan Loop
parking area across from Candy Store. Bring 3 qts water, lunch,
lugsoles, 10 essentials, jacket, hat, FSP. Rain cancels. Ldr:
Sylvie Cote. Asst: Todd Clark
APR
30 WED ORANGE COUNTY
O: SANTA ROSA PLATEAU:
6 mi rt, 500’ gain. Enjoy the glorious springtime in this
ecological preserve, hiking along streams, through rolling
grasslands and 100-year-old Engelmann oak woodlands. Lavish
wildflowers should be in bloom, as spring runoff collects in vernal
pools, beckoning wildlife. $2 entrance fee supports reserve upkeep.
Meet 8:30 am N OC rideshare pt with water, lunch, lugsoles,
binoculars, field guides. Rain cancels. Ldr: Gabriele Rau. Asst:
Andy Beall.
MAY
10-11 SAT-SUN SANTA ANA MT TF, TRAILS
O: TRAIL MAINTENANCE, SAN MATEO CYN TRAIL:
This will be the 32st annual ‘Backpack/swim/gourmet Trail
Maintenance’ Outing in the San Mateo Wilderness. Sat morning,
backpack 4 mi, 400’ gain/900’ loss to campsite near scenic San Mateo
Creek. Equestrian assist with gear will make for light packs. Sat
afternoon and Sun morning, work on Bluewater and San Mateo Cyn
trails. Tools provided, newcomers welcome. For those interested, a
May 9 – 11 option is possible. Contact Ldr: John Kaiser. Co-ldrs:
Denny Bean, Ed Schlegel
MAY
14 WED ORANGE
COUNTY, SAMTF, TRAILS
O: FOX SPRINGS/LUCAS CANYON:
5 mi, 700’ gain. The Wed hikers extend their adopt-a-trail lopfest
to the Lucas Cyn trail. Hike through the heart of Lucas Cyn, pausing
for some branch trimming at the mid section (no heavy tools).
Loppers provided. We’ll see a few artifacts of the early residents
along the way. Short shuttle. Newcomers welcome, but contact leader
in advance to be added to the volunteer list. Meet 8:30 am SOC
rideshare pt with water, lunch, lug soles, gloves. Rain cancels.
Ldrs: John Kaiser, Helen Maurer
MAY
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COMMITTEE
O: SANTA
ROSA PLATEAU:
Slow paced hike, 5 mi rt, 200’ gain over easy terrain. Explore open
space oak and woodlands with views of mesas, rolling grassland, and
wildflowers near Temecula. Many photo ops and a digital IR
photography demo. Meet 10 am SRP Visitors Center. Bring water,
lunch, camera, binoculars. $3 fee. Ldrs: Steve Anderson, Wesley
Peck.
JUN
7 SAT SANTA ANA MTS TF, TRAILS
O: SAN MATEO WILDERNESS TRAIL WORK.
SAMTF volunteers (male & female) clear brush and keep trails
repaired in the San Mateo Wilderness on monthly outings. The
location for June is to be determined. Tools & instructions
provided. Bring water, lunch, sturdy boots, gloves. Rain/extreme
fire danger cancels. For details contact Ldr: John Kaiser. Co-Ldrs:
Todd Clark, Lynda Scott, Russ Marshall, Gabriele Rau, Bob Siebert,
Denny Bean, Ed Schlegel
