Siskiyou Wanderers February 2012 Hiking Schedule

by John Soares on January 27, 2012

Here’s the February 2012 schedule for the Siskiyou Wanderers (reprinted with permission):

Feb 2: Kidder Creek Rd: We park near the Abbey, then head up this quiet road that follows Kidder Creek. It can be a little snowy there, so wear warm shoes. Just pack a snack, we’ll have lunch and a beer at Cold Stream Tavern. Yum!! AD: 6-8 miles THE: 3130′ AEG: 720′ PMP: Yreka Mall T: 9:00 am.

Feb 9: Hay Stack: A short hike up a familiar butte with open views of the Shasta Valley – A great way to break those winter blues!! AD: 6 miles THE: 3450′ AEG: 800′ PMP: A-12/Hwy 97 T: 9:00 am.

Feb 16: Snow Day: We’ll ski and snowshoe wherever we didn’t last month. AD: 3-5 miles THE: 5000-6000′ AEG: 500-1000′ PMP: Mt Shasta Fish Hatchery T: 9:00 am.

Feb 23: Ball Mnt/Little Shasta Rd: We’ll hike the road up the Little Shasta River, past the historic Tailholt town marker. We’ve seen both elk and antelope in this area in the past. Bring your binoculars. AD: 6-7 miles THE: 3000 AEG: 500′ PMP: Montague Statue T: 9:00a

Legend to the Schedule:

AD: Approximate round trip distance.
THE: Trailhead elevation.
AEG: Approximate elevation gain.
PMP: Principal meeting place.
T: Meeting time at PMP.
DDT: Drive Distance to Trailhead

For More Details…

Visit the Siskiyou Wanderers website here.

And There’s Also the Siskiyou Meanderers

These folks hike most Fridays. For more information contact Benita and Neal Clark at 926-2424.

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