Join us on September 19th, 2026, at 9:00 AM to hike MARIAH POINT.
DIRECTIONS:
From Interstate 80:
Exit at the Soda Springs/Van Norden off ramp. Proceed East toward Soda Springs/Van Norden on Old Highway 40 for one mile to a flashing light and turn right onto Soda Springs Rd.
From scenic Old Highway 40:
Drive along Highway 40 to Soda Springs and at the flashing light turn onto Soda Springs Rd.
Then, again continue on Soda Springs Rd. for exactly one mile beyond Pahatsi Rd. or 1.9 miles from the flashing light on Old Highway 40. You will see a small “Hoelter Hall Trailhead” sign on the left and a gravel road with an open gate. (If you have driven to the end of the paved road and there is a Placer County Maintenance sign at the beginning of a gravel road, you’ve gone about 0.3 miles too far.) Turn left at the trailhead sign and continue to the parking area at the end of the access road. This brings you to the Hoelter Hall Trailhead which provides access to the Rowton Peak and Pt. Mariah trails.
Please confirm independently that this adventure matches your ability level.
Join us on October 17th, 2026, at 9:00 AM to hike PICNIC ROCK.
DIRECTIONS:
From Northstar:
Head up Highway 267; look for the Tahoe Rim Trail parking area or a dirt road pull-off after the summit. Cross the road and follow the Tahoe Rim Trail, taking the left spur trail for the final .3 miles to the rock.
Please confirm independently that this adventure matches your ability level.
Join us on November 14th, 2026, at 9:00 AM to hike HUNTER CREEK FALLS.
DIRECTIONS:
From I-80 take 4th Street exit east to Mayberry Lane (south). After crossing the river, turn right (south) on Plateau Road. Follow Plateau up the hill and through a development. After the development, watch for Woodchuck Lane on the right-hand side (south). Turn on Woodchuck and keep going to the end, until you reach the Michael Thompson Trail Head.
Please confirm independently that this adventure matches your ability level.
Join us on December 10th, 2026, at 9:00 AM to hike DRY LAKE.
DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy 267 turn on Soaring Way. Take a left on Joerger Drive, drive for approx. 2.2 miles. Butterfield Drive on the left, (don’t turn left) park immediately across by the gate. We will hike from here up to the Dam of Dry Lake.
Please confirm independently that this adventure matches your ability level.
