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Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail Hike
Tuesday - August
1, 2023
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
ELEVATION GAIN: Summit
Station Trailhead is at 6,800 feet. The loop
will drop about 150’ and gain approximately 400’ during the hike from the
starting elevation.
HIKE DISTANCE: Approximately 5.5 miles round-trip loop
GENERAL LOCATION: Tahoe National Forest trails adjacent
to Serene Lakes, between Summit Station and Kilborn Lake. Soda Springs (exit 174),
follow signs to Royal Gorge (trailhead is across from Royal Gorge Lodge).
DESCRIPTION: The first half of the loop follows Big Ben and
Palisades trails
west from the Summit Station through forest and occasional meadows. The return loop follows the Memorial Overland
Emigrant Trail through the forest, providing views of Devil’s Peak and Serene
Lakes along the way. You can also expect
to see wildflowers and two abandoned rope tows near the trails.
Expect mostly shaded walking on dirt trails with short segments on rock or gravel. We can stop for pictures or a snack break
along the way and end with
lunch at the Summit Station starting point.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes (70 miles). Suggested driver contribution $ 12.00
HIKE LEADER/SWEEP: Tom Denzler/ TBD
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Porta-potty at Summit Station
Trailhead. Also, restroom at the new Soda
Springs General Store on Donner Pass Road (they have snacks, sandwiches, draft
beer, etc. available for purchase and tables to sit).
RISKS: Some mosquitos in areas where the trail is still damp. Stay hydrated.
PREPARATION FOR HIKE:
1) If you have any health issues please consider
your condition before hiking.
2) Bring a copy of your ID (drivers license),
health card, and a name and phone number of an emergency contact person.
3) Bring another pair of shoes with your hiking
boots, along with a bag to store your dirty gear. Please be considerate
of your driver’s car and wear clean shoes home.
4) Bring water, lunch, sunscreen. Trekking poles
are useful for some segments.
QUESTIONS:Contact Tom: 530-368-2564 or tdenzler@sbcglobal.net
Rain on hike day will cancel hike.
MEETING TIME: 8:00 am - leave 8:15
am
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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