It’s June, so now the adventurous souls who make up the Siskiyou Wanderers are venturing to higher elevations. You can join them on Thursdays for a fine outdoor ramble and some good conversation. Here’s where the Siskiyou Wanderers are going this month:
June 4: Sacramento River Trail / Wanderers’ Annual Picnic:
A potluck picnic in the park follows a hike of the Sacramento River Trail near Castella. Come help us celebrate our 23rd year of great hikes with terrific friends in Dunsmuir Park. Bring your best potluck dish to share and/or meat to grill. All Wanderers are invited to celebrate spring, life and our special neck of the woods. AD: 4 miles THE: 2000′ AEG: 50′ PMP: Dunsmuir City Park T: 9:30 am.
June 11: Blue Canyon:
A new loop road hike on both no-driveable and low traffic driveable forest roads in the Butte Creek and Blue Canyon area a little ways off the Tennant Road. Great views of Mt. Shasta, Butte Valley, and the surrounding mountains. AD: 9+ miles THE: 4,850′ AEG: 950′ PMP: A12 and 97 T: 9:00 am.
June 18: Campbell and Cliff Lakes:
Hike this pretty trail along Shackelford Creek and enjoy streamside views, wildflowers, meadows, lakes, and forest. Let’s leave our footprints before the summer hordes descend. AD: 10-11 miles THE: 4,750′ AEG: 1,400′ PMP: Yreka Mall / Meamber School Site T: 9:00 am/9:45 am.
June 25: Mid-Boulder and Telephone Lakes:
A beautiful hike in the Scott Mountains above Callahan. Flowers, champion fox tail pines, or snow is all possible. If snow is a problem, we’ll retreat to do Hayden Ridge or something near by. AD: 7+ miles THE: 4,600′ AEG: 2,400′ PMP: Callahan T: 9:00 am.
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.
