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Carpenter
Valley Trail – Truckee Donner Land Trust
Hamburger
BBQ at Huntingdale’s Cabin, Truckee
(requires RSVP)
Thursday,
July 25, 2024
DIFFICULTY:
Easy/moderate. Trail head at 6500’, so
this is high sierra altitude hiking.
ELEVATIONS GAIN: 200 feet, minimal rise and fall,
generally flat throughout.
HIKE DISTANCE: 5.5 mile loop. About 3 hour hike.
GENERAL LOCATION: Hike is part of the Tahoe Donner Trail
System, accessed from highway 89 north of I-80.
DESCRIPTION: Trail begins at the lower valley and
progresses thru timber forest and in the open valley along the North
Fork of Prosser
Creek. The expansive valley is between mountains, covered with
Ponderosa, Jeffery pines, and White Firs. The valley will have
lots of flowers, grass lands, and willows. The creek views are
spectacular with water flowing down toward Prosser Lake severalmiles
downstream. The valley trail has many wood walkways (bridges) that
allow for bypassing over the wetlands.
Following
the hike we will travel to the Huntingdale cabin a short distance to
have a BBQ.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:
One Hour 40 minutes each way. One way distance is about 90 miles. It is
a $12 driver donation. Detailed
driving directions will be handed out to all drivers. If no
carpooling, contact Phil or Stephanie for driving directions. Please note:
Look at driving instructions, as about 3 miles is dirt road. After the
hike everyone is invited to stop at the Huntingdale cabin
in Truckee for a hamburger BBQ and relaxation after the hike. Yard has
plenty of room for socializing. Bring chairs, if you have them.
Travel distance from hike trail head to cabin about 6 miles, 10 min.
For planning purposes, please
RSVP for the BBQ. 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.
SPECIAL
NOTES:
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Summer: there is a porta-toilet at the start of the hike. We will stop at
Donner Summit Rest Stop before reaching the trailhead. Restrooms are
available at the cabin after the hike.
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.
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, trekking poles if desired, sunscreen, insect repellant,
water, snack or lunch.
RISKS:
Bring insect (mosquito repellant), there will be some along the way.
The trail is in a mixture of sun and shade. With warm
weather at home, it will be cooler along the hike and could be windy.
Bring layered clothing.
SNACK BREAK: Near
the midpoint of the hike, we will stop for a snack break.
WEATHER: Temperature
should be in the 70’s to mid-80’s during the hike.
HIKE LEADER / SWEEP: Leader:
Phil Huntingdale / Sweep: TBD.
RETURN TIME: If
joining the BBQ in Truckee, approximately 4:30 pm at OC Lodge.
QUESTIONS: Call
Phil or Stephanie Huntingdale 916-580-7377, 510-599-1200 (cellphone),
or email smccoubrey@sbcglobal.net
Please
RSVP, by July 20 th - for Hamburger, Turkey burger or Hot dog.
PredictedrRain or thunderstorms cancels the hike.
Check website the morning of the hike for any updates.
MEETNG TIME: 7:15
AM. We Leave at 7:30 AM.
PREHIKE PHOTOS
DRIVING
DIRECTIONS
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