Frog Lake Overlook Dinner Hike

 Meet at 1:00 PM at Orchard Creek

 Thursday, August 17, 2017

DIFFICULTY: Strenuous due to high altitude and elevation gain.

ELEVATION GAIN: Starting elevation at Donner Summit PCT parking lot 7,070 feet. Frog Lake Overlook elevation 8,650 feet. Elevation gain 1,580 feet.

HIKE DISTANCE: 6 miles total, up and back down, not a loop hike.

DESCRIPTION: Start from PCT parking lot, pass through the tunnel under I-80, hike up east flank of Castle Peak on the Warren Lake Trail, branch off to Frog Lake Overlook. Have dinner at viewpoint overlooking Frog Lake, which is a private lake.

DINNER: Bring picnic dinner to eat at Frog Lake Overlook. Bring plenty of water.

TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE:  Approximately 75 minute drive, 60 miles. Meet at 1:00 PM at Orchard Creek. Return to Lincoln by 9:00 PM. Donation of $9 is suggested for riders.

HIKE LEADER/SWEEP:  Leader Dan Cortinovis. Sweep Wilma Cortinovis

FACILITIES AVAILABLE:  Two pit toilets at PCT Trailhead near Boreal Ski Area.

PREPARATIONS FOR HIKE:           

1. Bring a copy of your ID, Health Card, emergency contact name and phone number.

2. If you have any health issues, please consider your condition before hiking.

3. Bring extra shoes and a plastic bag to store your muddy/dusty boots after the hike.

4. Bring hiking boots, poles if you use them, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, food.

RISKS:  High elevation hiking can cause altitude sickness. There may be bugs.

RAIN CANCELS HIKE.

QUESTIONS:  Call Dan Cortinovis at 925-262-7345

MEETING TIME:  Meet at 1:00 PM in the Orchard Creek Parking Lot Section 14 near the fitness center. Leave at 1:15 PM. Return to Lincoln Hills by 9:00 PM.