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:
- Bring
a copy of your ID (driver's license), Health Card, and an emergency
contact name and phone number with you when you hike.
- If
you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.If
you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.
- 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.
- 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
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