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Showers Lake
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
DIFFICULTY: Strenuous based on distance, altitude and
accumulated elevation gain.
ELEVATION
GAIN: Showers Lake is at 8664' altitude - 94'
higher than the trailhead; however the accumulated altitude gain out and back
is 1400'.
HIKE
DISTANCE: 10.2 miles
GENERAL
LOCATION: Carson Pass on Highway 88
DESCRIPTION: This hike is part of the Pacific Crest Trail.
It is a gorgeous hike. We have views of
Lake Tahoe in the distance. We pass
through the headwaters of the Upper Truckee River (a creek at this elevation) -
through forest and expansive meadows.
The middle part of the hike, through Miess Meadows is quite flat. If the timing is right, there are great
spreads of wild flowers on this hike. Showers Lake is a beautiful granite-rimmed
alpine lake.
TRAVEL
TIME/DISTANCE: 2 ½ hours – 110 miles - an $18 contribution
to driver
HIKE
LEADER: Jim Fisher-(916) 205-4849 SWEEP: Denny Fisher-(916)
505-4948
SPECIAL
NOTES:
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE: Restrooms at trail head and nearby Carson Pass
ranger station.
RISKS: Altitude and distance are factors to
consider. If you have any problems with
exertion at high altitude, avoid this hike.
Check the Carson Pass weather forecast before coming on hike.
PREPARATION
FOR HIKE:
1. Read the Hiking Guidelines on our club’s website.
2. If you have any health issues please consider
your condition before hiking. This is a
long, high altitude, significant elevation gain hike.
3. Bring a copy of your ID (drivers license),
health card, and a name and phone number of an emergency contact person.
4. 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.
5. Bring plenty of water, lunch, snacks, sun
screen, and hiking boots and Good & Plenty candy and a Payday candy bar for
the hike leader and sweep so they can make the entire 10.2 miles.
6. Hiking poles are always recommended. There are several creek crossings.
7. Bring money to buy dinner if we are late in
turning.
QUESTIONS: Call Denny at
916-505-4948 or Jim at 916-205-4849
MEETING TIME: 7:15am Row 14, Orchard
Creek Parking Lot.
LEAVING TIME: 7:30am
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
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