Mount St John, west side of Napa Valley
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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.
| DIFFICULTY | MILEAGE | ELEVATION GAIN |
|---|---|---|
| E - Easy | Actual Mileage | A - Less than 1,000 |
| M - Moderate | B - 1,000 to 2,000 | |
| H - Hard | C - 2,000 to 3,000 | |
| S - Strenuous | D - over 3,000 | |
| V - Very Strenuous |
AUTUMN OUTINGS
Saturday November 7. Oathill Mine Road Trail to Aetna Springs and Aetna Springs to Oathill Mine Road Trail
This hike will commence from both Aetna Springs and Oathill Mine Road Trail with a key swap in the middle, lots of great views and interesting surroundings. All participants should wear hiking boots, bring lunch, water, sun protection and be prepared for a range of weather.
Class S10+B.
Co-lead with the Land Trust of Napa County. To signup, contact Penny 707-944-2058 or pennyp@napanet.net no later than November 5.
Saturday November 21. Wildlake Loop-Poppy flats via Rattlesnake Ridge
The hike will follow a trail leading down to Bell Canyon Creek and then up to Rattlesnake Ridge for lovely views of the valley returning through Wildlake deer camp back to Poppy Flats. All participants should wear hiking boots, bring lunch, water, sun protection and be prepared for a range of weather. Class S11+B.
Co-lead with the Land Trust of Napa County. To signup, contact Penny 707-944-2058 or pennyp@napanet.net no later than November 19.
Saturday December 12. Tilden Regional Park Hike
In the hills west of Berkeley, this hike follows a ridge trail to Vollmer and Wildcat Peaks, with sweeping panoramic views of the Bay to the north and west, Lafayette and San Pablo Reservoirs to the east, and Mt. Diablo and the valley below to the south. Toward the end, we'll drop down to San Pablo Reservoir, right past the dam to a peaceful green park called Kennedy Grove. Mostly flat or downhill, with a car shuttle. Bring a spare layer in case the ridge is breezy. Class M8A. Carpool: 8:45 am , Soscol and Imola between Target and In-n-Out Burger, Napa , or 9:30 am Kennedy Grove just off San Pablo Dam Road . Leader Martin Farber 707-253-9606 kowsoi@juno.com and co-leader Isabelle Saint-Guily 707-253-2293 izstguily@gmail.com. Heavy rain cancels.
WINTER OUTINGS
Thursday-Saturday December 31-January 2. Hutchinson Winter Ski Trip
Start the New Year off in the Sierra snow. Hutchinson was built in 1925 and is going strong after 85 years; it's located in Soda Springs next to Clair Tappaan Lodge. Enjoy cross-country skiing, down-hill skiing, or snow-shoeing (self guided or sign-up for many of the activities offered at Clair Tappaan). We will join Clair Tappaan Lodge for the New Year's celebration and talent show. Cost is $76 for 2 nights and 3 days, breakfast and dinner included. For reservations call or email leader Nanette DeDonato, 707-645-8953 or nandedo@netzero.net.
Friday-Sunday February 5-7. Hutchinson Winter Ski Trip
Join us in the Sierra snow. Located in Soda Springs, Hutchinson Lodge was built in 1925 and is going strong after 85 years. Enjoy cross country skiing, down hill skiing, or snow shoeing on your own or join others with similar interests. All activities are self guided; equipment rental is available at Clair Tappaan Lodge, located nearby. Cost is $76 for 2 nights and 3 days, breakfast and dinner included. For reservations call or e-mail Leader: Nanette DeDonato, 707-645-8953 or nandedo@netzero.net.
Thursday-Sunday February 25-28. Loon Lake Chalet
Enjoy cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sledding, and other snow activities at this rustic chalet in the Sierras. Activities are self guided; meals are shared. Maximum of 12 people, so reserve early. $15 per night per person. Contact Leader Penny at 707-944-2058 or penny@minerwines.com
Napa County Sierra Club, Box 644, Napa CA 94559