TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Difficulty: Strenuous

Elevation gain: 2775' going from 6175' to 8950'

General location: E of Donner Lake in Coldstream Valley

Description: 360° views!!! This is an in and out hike. The hike starts on a dirt road, goes past Lost Trail Lodge, becomes a trail through forests with a couple of stream crossings and eventually meets the PCT. Essentially it is 5 miles up to the base of the Knob where we will have lunch and do the final rock scramble to the top. The spectacular views include seeing the longer trail that we used to hike in our younger days. Then we will cruise back down the 5 miles.

Hike leaders: Chris Wefers and Ed Murach. Sweep: Barb Proffitt

Special notes: We need drivers with high clearance vehicles. We will stop at the Donner Rest Stop on the way up. Bring plenty of water for the ascent. It can be windy at Tinker Knob so have an extra layer of clothing. This will be a good warm-up for the Tahoe getaway hikes.

Preparation for hike:

1) IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CONDITION BEFORE HIKING

2) Bring a copy of your ID (driver's license), Health Card, and an emergency contact name and phone number with you when you hike.

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 lunch more water than you think you need

Questions: Barb Proffitt 434-6271

Meeting time: 7 AM - LEAVE: 7:15

Driving directions: Go E on 80 about 68 miles to Exit 184 for Donner Pass Rd. At stop sign go straight and stay on Cold Stream Rd.  After .3 miles there is a 2nd gate with a sign (No dumping, parking...) - turn L to stay on Cold Stream. In another .1 veer right and follow signs for Cold Stream Road or Lost Trail Lodge for 3 more miles. Cross the stream and park before the RR tracks.