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Sierra Club Outings are open to members and the general public. The outings leaders often have specific requirements for a particular outing; be sure to check the listing. General instructions To Hikers

To participate in a Sierra Club Outing you must sign a Liability Waiver (MS-Word) (PDF). Car Pooling is encouraged to conserve resources. Such arrangements are made by the participants, who assume the risk. The Sierra Club does not insure car pooling and assumes no liability for it.

Sat June 21 Napa Group Hike - Jack London State Park
Class M6B This early morning hike to Vista Point overlooking the Valley of the Moon is designed for singles. Wear hiking shoes and bring water. Carpool meets in front of Blockbusters Video, Bel Aire parking lot, Napa at 8:45 am or meet at 9:30 am in the State Park parking lot to your right. $5 per car. You may bring your lunch. After the hike we'll picnic, tour Beauty Ranch, Wolf House and the museum. Leader: Alison at 253-0864.

Sat July 5 Napa Group Hike - Archer Taylor Preserve
M5C This is a half-day hike up Redwood Creek in the shade to Devil's Well. Carpool meets in front of Blockbusters Video, Bel Aire parking lot, Napa at 8:30am. Wear hiking boots. The trail is uneven and steep. Bring water, sun protection and a snack if you want. Return to the cars at about 11:30. For more information call Penny at 944-2058

Sat July 12 Napa Group - Vineyard Educational Tour & Hike #2
8:30-11:30am. M4A This outing is for adults interested in learning how vineyards and nature coexist.. The 600 acre ranch, located in a small fold in the hills outside of St. Helena, has 113 acres planted to vines. In 1999, a 480 acre conservation easement was donated to the Land Trust of Napa County, forever preserving the land as open space. We will be guided by a viticulturist who will explain biodynamic farming and other sustainable grape growing practices. On this outing participants will experience a unique, innovative project that required cooperation from thousands of people. Besides this surprise we will enjoy snacks which you bring in a protected glade at the top of a steep hill. After the outing you may wish to join our hosts to taste their wine. Reservations are required. Contact leader trainee, Kathie Fowler, 252-2525 or leader, Alison Barker, 253-0864.

Sat July 19 Evening Hike - Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Class M7A Hike in the shade of Ritchie Canyon to the Traverso homestead. Carpool meets at 3:15pm in front of Blockbusters Video, Bel Aire parking lot Napa or at 4pm at the first parking lot on the right after entrance. $4 per car. Wear hiking shoes, bring water, sack dinner, jacket and flashlight (just in case). Leader: Alison at 253-0864

Sat Aug 2 Napa Group Hike - Skyline Park
M4B This is a half-day hike, 8:30 to 11:30am. Skyline is a private park formed by local citizens to offer hiking to the public. Parking costs $5/ car up to 4 people plus $1 for each additional person. Wear hiking boots. The trail is uneven and steep. Bring water, sun protection and a snack if you want. For more information call Penny at 944-2058.

Sat 16 Aug - A Hike at Milliken Reservoir
Join us for a short guided hike along the City of Napa's Milliken Reservoir, discussing the proposal to build a section of the public Bay Area Ridge Trail around the reservoir. The hike will stay under three hours and be mostly on unpaved access roads. Class M-2-A. This hike is co-sponsored by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and the Sierra Club. Carpool meets at Blockbuster Video in Napa at 8:00 a.m., hike starts at 8:30. Hike leader, Chip Bouril. For reservations and info, 707-944-2058 or csbouril@napanet.net

Sat 13 Sept – Watershed/Vineyard Educational Tour & Hike #3
9:30 AM to 1:30 PM M4A This educational outing is broader in scope than the previous two. We will explore an historic homestead and a mountain vineyard in the headwaters of a creek. This property has been used by man for 160 years. For the last 20 years there has been a vineyard. We will be guided by experts in grape farming and in teaching conservation principles to children. We will hike through the vineyard and ranch property to a high vantage point with terrific views. There we will eat lunch and discuss a number of topics including the history of this property, it's current uses, how human use impacts the land and its animal population (including fish), issues surrounding hillside farming and even the notions of private land ownership versus the public’s interest in the sustainability of nature. Following the hike you may wish to accept our host’s invitation to get a brief overview of grape harvest, see the winery and taste their wines. Reservations are required. Contact the leaders Wally Juchert 963.9052 or Chip Bouril 944.2058

Sat 1 Nov - Hike ridge below Stags Leap
8:30am This is a half-day hike along the east side ridge below Stags Leap. Enjoy great views of the vineyards in their autumn color. Parking is north of Yountville crossroad on the east side of Silverado Trail just before the County Corporation yard. Meet at 8:30am, wear hiking boots, the trail is uneven and steep. Bring water, sun protection and a snack if you want. Returning to the cars at about 11:30. For more information call Penny at 944-2058. S-3-C

Sat 6 Dec - Hike Mead Ranch, Atlas Peak
8:30am This is a half-day hike on the Mead Ranch, Atlas Peak. Carpooling will be from Bel Aire parking lot at 8:30am. Hike through oak woodlands and have lovely view of the old Soda Springs resort and the majestic Napa Valley before you. Wear hiking boots, the trail is uneven and steep. Bring water, sun protection and a snack if you want. Returning to the cars at about 11:30. For more information call Penny at 944-2058 M-4-B