-Backpacking Mt Tallac-

Carpool Policy (http://www.norcalsnowboarders.com/carpool/)

Carpool Link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nAUB3KfukrQWsVuCp-iyQd22yCXI0bn_EQTKRyDOlVY/edit?usp=sharing)

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Join the NorCal Snowboarders crew on the Glen Alpine Trail as we summit Mount Tallac and stay the night at Gilmore Lake in Desolation Wilderness.

PERMIT FEE: This backpacking trail requires a Permit which has a fee. $10 due upon RSVP’ing via PayPal to info@norcalsnowboarders.com (non-refundable). Must select family and friends option when sending event fee through PayPal. If fee is not received by the end of the day you RSVP, you will be unRSVP’ed from this event.

CARPOOL FEE: $20

TRAILHEAD: Glen Alpine Trailhead - 1580 Glen Alpine Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

DISTANCE: 11.8 miles

ELEVATION GAIN: 3,200 ft. (from 6,568 – 9,735 ft.)

TRAIL TYPE: Out and back

RATING: Advanced

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes, 2 dogs max per group. Must be well behaved. Strict leash laws.

DESCRIPTION:

SATURDAY — We will meet at the Glen Alpine Trailhead at 8:30am. We will hike to Lake Gilmore, which is about 4.5 miles and about 1800 ft. elevation gain. We should get there just after noon. After finding a good camp site, we will set down our gear, possibly set up our tents, and eat lunch. 1-2 hours later, we will start a 1.6 mile and 1500 ft. ascent up to Mt Tallac, arriving somewhere around 3pm. We will hang out there for 1-2 hours, watch the sunset over Tahoe, then head back to camp. At camp, we cook dinner, enjoy each other's company, watch the stars, and sleep.

SUNDAY — We will pack up and leave by 9am. After a 4.5 miles decent, we should arrive at the parking lot by noon.

WHAT TO BRING: Hiking boots, water, water filter, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, food, bear can, sunscreen, bug spray, JetBoiler, layers, etc.

Click this link for a map of the hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/mount-tallac-via-glen-alpine-spring-trail

Park rules: http://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/permitgeneralrules_72202.html&backLink

-Backpacking Trinity Alps-

Come join the NorCal Snowboarders crew for 2 nights at Trinity Alps. (Overnighter is optional as well, however not recommended due to the far destination). 

Rising between the Coast Range and the Shasta-Lassen stretch of the Cascades in Northern California, the Trinities are a landscape of imposing alpines, lush forested valleys, serene glacial lakes and cascading creeks

Canyon Creek Lakes Trail

Canyon Creek Lakes Trail is a 14-16 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail  that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. 

The Canyon Creek watershed is the most popular destination for hiking and backpacking in the Trinity Alps. During the summer months more than five waterfalls can be seen or heard from the trail to the Canyon Creek Lakes. During late spring and early summer over 50 waterfalls can be found in this watershed, some of which require backcountry travel to observe. On calm days the lakes in this area become near perfect mirrors and reflect the surrounding peaks and clouds

The Trinity Alps Wilderness is a bastion of many wildlife species, and Canyon Creek is no exception. The largest of animals in the area are black bear, mountain lions, and black tailed deer. At night many visitors can hear and see deer walk into their camp searching for any source of salt they can find. These deer are known for licking and tearing clothes that have been exposed to sweat. Osprey are also frequently observed in Canyon Creek and throughout the rest of the Trinity Alps. Nearly every night at dusk, when conditions are clear, an osprey can be seen and heard fishing at the lakes. A pair of binoculars can make this a very cool show

Canyon Creek Lakes

Route details - Please Read

OPTION 1: Depart Friday August 25th, hike in, stay 2 nights and return Sun August 27th (Recommended!)

OPTION 2: Depart Saturday AM July 15th, hike in, do an overnight stay and return Sun July 16th

Permit / Parking COST: 0$, No Permit / Parking Pass required

CARPOOL: $60 (5 hour drive 1 way)

CONGESTION: Moderate

TRAILHEAD ELEV.: 3,100 ft (945 m)

NET ELEV. GAIN: 3,500 ft (1,067 m)

TRAIL USES: Hiking, Horseback

TRAIL TYPE: There-and-back

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

WHAT TO BRING:

• Hiking boots 

• Water  

• Bear Can 

• Water Filter 

• Tent 

• Sleeping Bag / Sleeping pad 

• Food 

• Sunscreen

• Jet Boiler