Burton Creek Loop (Tahoe City)

Hamburger BBQ at Huntingdale’s Cabin, Truckee
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

DIFFICULTY:   Moderate, Starting Elevation is at 6300 feet

ELEVATION GAIN:  Total gain, with all ups and downs is 500 feet

HIKE DISTANCE:  6 miles (RT) from the trailhead at Tamarack Lodge.

GENERAL LOCATION:  Tahoe City.  

DESCRIPTION:  It’s been described as Lake Tahoe’s secret state park.  Burton Creek is a spectacular watershed of over 2000 acres tucked away in the hills overlooking Tahoe’s North Shore just outside Tahoe City.  This hike covers the core of the park up Burton Creek and around the park’s meadow areas; Burton Creek Natural Preserve and Antone Meadows Natural Preserve, both protected for the local fauna and flora as well as to help preserve a lean watershed into Lake Tahoe.  On the pre-hike wildflowers were abundant and the views spectacular.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: One Hour 50 minutes each way. One way distance is about 95 miles. This is a $12 driver donation.  Detailed driving directions will be handed out to all drivers.  After the hike everyone is invited to stop at our cabin in Truckee for a hamburger BBQ. and relaxation after the hike. For planning purposes, please RSVP for this hike. If you don’t plan on stopping at the cabin, you will have to make sure you ride with a driver that is coming straight back to Lincoln.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Phil Huntingdale and Stephanie Huntingdale

SPECIAL NOTES:

     FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  No restrooms available. We will stop at the Boatworks before trailhead.

     PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:           

  1. Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), Health Card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when you hike.
  2. If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
  3. Always bring 2 pairs of shoes, along with a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty hiking boots after the hike.  DO NOT get your driver's car dirty by wearing your dirty boots on the drive home.
  4. Bring hiking boots, sunscreen, insect repellant, water, snack or lunch.

     RISKS:  Some of the walking is on loose rocks.  The trail is mostly shaded.

    WEATHER:  Summer in Tahoe City should be in the 70’s to low 80’s.  Rain /thunder showers cancel hike.

QUESTIONS: RSVP for Hamburger BBQ in Truckee, Call Phil or Stephanie Huntingdale 408-1747

MEETING TIME: 7:00 in the Orchard Creek Parking lot - leaving time is 7:15.

 

PREHIKE PHOTOS