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Peter Grubb Hut
Thursday,
October 8, 2015
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate/Strenuous due to high elevation.
ELEVATION GAIN:
Starting elev near Donner Summit 7,100 feet. Highest elev Castle Pass
about 7,900 feet via PCT. Then down to Peter Grubb Hut at elev 7,800
feet.
HIKE DISTANCE: 6
miles total, up, over, down, back up, back down, not a loop hike.
DESCRIPTION:
Peter Grubb Hut was built in 1939 by friends and family as a memorial
to Peter Grubb, who died on a bicycling tour of Europe at the age of 18.
LUNCH: Lunch or
snack at edge of meadow near hut. Views of peaks.
TRAVEL TIME/DISTANCE: Approximately
75 minute drive and 60 miles. Return time to Lincoln mid afternoon. A
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 (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 two 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 repellent, water, snack
RISKS: High
elevation hiking can cause altitude sickness.
RAIN
CANCELS HIKE.
QUESTIONS: Call
Dan Cortinovis at 925-262-7345
MEETING TIME:
7:30 AM in the Orchard Creek Parking Lot – Leaving time is 7:45 AM
DRIVING
DIRECTIONS
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