2nd Annual Margie Powell Memorial Hike
Due to an outstanding turnout last year for the Margie Powell memorial hike, this year the Serene Lakes Property Owners’ Association (SLPOA) announced the 2nd annual hike will be held on both Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, offering two terrific opportunities to learn about one of the richest historical and bilogical locations on the Summit.
The guided hike this year will be in the Summit Valley/Van Norden area. An easy hike (actually, a walk!), the terrain is flat and will go around the Van Norden Meadow , considered to be one of the largest of its kind north of Yosemite’s Tuolumne Meadows. Hikers will be able to see grinding rocks, metates, capules, Dutch Flat Wagon Road, the dam, the ice company site, sheep pens and sheepherders shack, old hotel and cabin site. Plus there is extensive wildlife including numerous bird and butterfly species, amphibians, various mammals and hundreds of plant species.
Starting at 10 a.m on both days, hikers should bring the ususal – water bottle, lunch, sunscreen, sunhat, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes and whatever else all good hikers take with them to make the experience enjoyable and fun. Location of a meeting place is yet to be determined.
Summer Hikes on Donner Summit
Looking for some fun hikes this summer? For a change, why not check out the some really cool guided hikes on Donner Summit?
Led by George Lamson and Linda Cashion, long time residents of Serene Lakes, the hikes will go along the Royal Gorge cross country ski trails, stopping at scenic warming huts. Three of the hikes (June 30, July 14 and August 4) are co-sponsored by the Truckee Donner Land Trust and are limited to 30 hikers so be sure to sign up with TDLT in advance.
Generally beginning at 9 am on Sunday mornings, with dates and places subject to change based on when and where wildflowers are blooming, everyone is welcome including kids and well-behaved dogs! (Do take note of the level of exertion for each hike.) It’s recommended hikers bring along insect repellent (especially for the early hikes), good comfortable hiking footware, sun hat and sunscreen, water bottle.
Here is the tentative list of hikes:
June 16: Rowton Peak
The hike up to Rowton Peak starts at the Ice Lakes Lodge parking lot. In previous years, hikers saw camus lilies in the meadow next to the Tiny Tim Trail. On the climbing up to Rowton Peak, the geology of the summit area can be observed and at the top, hikers will be rewarded with stunning views of Serene Lakes and Royal Gorge. On the way down, hikers will go past the Bogus Bain warming hut.
Exertion Level: Strenuous
June 30: Snow Mountain Warming Hut
This hike follows the Royal Gorge trails over Castle Pass to the Snow Mountain warming hut. In past year, wildflowers abounded on the trail and hopefully will this year too. Upon reaching the warming hut, there’s a terrific view of Snow Mountain and Devil’s Peak. NOTE: Co-sponsored with Truckee Donner Land Trust.
Exertion level: Moderate
July 14: Lyle’s Lookout
An easy hike with not much change in elevation. On the way to Lyle’s lookout, hikers should see a variety of wildflowers including tiger lilies and columbine. The view from the lookout is gorgeous and at one point, Castle Peak can be viewed one direction and Devil’s Peak, the other. NOTE: Co-sponsored with Truckee Donner Land Trust.
Exertion Level: Easy
July 21: Palisades Peak
Steep hike up to Palisades Peak warming hut where you’ll find groves of old growth forest. The hike is worth the resulting views.
Exertion Level: Strenuous
August 4: Point Mariah
Great place from which to see Royal Gorge with views of Serena Creek gorge and lots of wildflowers on the way. NOTE: Co-sponsored with Truckee Donner Land Trust.
Exertion Level: Moderate
August 18: Lower Cascade Lake
This hike will be in the area near Devil’s Peak.
Exertion Level: Strenuous
For more detailed information on the hiking schedule, click here.
June Schedule of Events for Truckee / Lake Tahoe
JUNE 2013
June 5 Breakfast at Marty’s Cafe – Fundraiser
10115 Donner Pass Road, Truckee – 8 am – 12:30 pm
June 5 Biz Talk Blender – Conference
11331 Brockway Road, Truckee – 5 pm – 6:30 pm
June 7 Sierra Solstice – New Painting by Eileen Blodgett
North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City – 5 pm – 7 pm
June 7 First Fridays – Music, Drink & Food
Historic Downtown Truckee – 5:30 pm – 8 pm
June 8 Truckee Running Festival – 5k, 10k 1/2 Marathon Run
12200 Joerger Drive, Truckee Riverview Sports Park – 7 am – 11:30 am
June 8 Truckee Brew Fest – Music, Recreation, Drink & Food
Brockway Road, Truckee River Regional Park – 1 pm – 5 pm
June 10 Truckee Donner Chamber Mixer
10382 Donner Pass Road, Artisans Market Place – 5 pm – 7 pm
June 11 Good Morning Truckee – Community Forum
10356 Airport Road, Truckee – 7 am – 8:30 am
June 13 Truckee Thursdays – Community Street Faire
Historic Downtown Truckee – 5 pm – 9 pm
June 15 Big Blue Adventure – Thunderbird Run – Festival
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Sand Harbor – 10 am – 4 pm
June 16 Truckee Fathers Day RibFest & BBQ – Music, Drink & Food
11890 Donner Pass Road, TriCounties Bank Plaza, Truckee – 12 pm – 4 pm
June 18 Foothill Farmers Market
10550 Brockway Road, Truckee River Regional Park – 8 am – 1 pm
June 19 Free Summer Music Concert Series – Music, Drink & Food
Brockway & 267, Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater 6 pm – 8:30 pm
June 20 Truckee Thursdays – Community Street Faire
Historic Downtown Truckee – 5 pm – 9 pm
June 22 Kick-Off Fun Run
Paige Meadows Trail, Tahoe City – 9 am – 11 am
June 22 Truckee Chili Cook Off – Fundraiser
Brockway Road, Truckee River Regional Park – 12 pm – 6 pm
June 23 Burton Creek Trail Run – 5k, 10k 1/2 Marathon Run
938 Country Club Drive, Burton Creek State Park, Tahoe City – 7 am – 4 pm
June 23 Birds of Lake Tahoe – Nature Hike
Paige Meadows Trail, Tahoe City – 7:30 am – 9:30 am
June 23 Salewa Shoe Demo
415 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City – 9 am – 3 pm
June 23 Concerts on Commons Beach – Music, Drink & Food
Commons Beach, Tahoe City – 4pm – 7 pm
June 24 Yoga on the Lake
Commons Beach, Tahoe City – 8 am – 11 am
June 25 Suunto Ambit Demo – GPS Gear
415 N. Lake Boulevard, Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City – 9 am – 12 pm
June 25 Lecture: Conditioning Strategies/Injury Prevention
415 N. Lake Boulevard, Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
June 26 Youth Stand Up Paddle Board Sessions
Commons Beach, Tahoe City – 9:30 am – 10:30 am
June 26 Meet Ellie Greenwood – Western States 100 Champion
415 N. Lake Boulevard, Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City – 3 pm – 5 pm
June 26 Free Summer Music Concert Series – Music, Drink & Food
Brockway & 267, Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater 6 pm – 8:30 pm
June 27 Truckee Thursdays – Community Street Faire
Historic Downtown Truckee – 5 pm – 9 pm
June 27 Lil 2 Eyes – Theatre Workshop
10046 Church Street, Truckee Community Arts Center – 6 pm – 8 pm
June 27 Outdoor Movies at The Village at Squaw Valley
1960 Squaw Valley Road, The Village at Squaw Valley – 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
June 28 Lil 2 Eyes – Theatre Workshop
10046 Church Street, Truckee Community Arts Center – 6 pm – 8 pm
June 28 Lecture: Are You Fooled or Fueled by Food
415 N. Lake Boulevard, Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
June 29-30 Western States 100 Endurance Run
Squaw Valley to Auburn – 8 am – 4 pm
June 29 Lecture: Half Dome – The Other Side of the Story
415 N. Lake Boulevard, Alpenglow Sports, Tahoe City – 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
June 30 Big Blue Adventures Tahoe Waterman Challenge – SUP Event
Tahoe City – 10 am – 12 pm
June 30 Concerts on Commons Beach – Music, Drink & Food
Commons Beach, Tahoe City – 4pm – 7 pm
