The weather gets a bit better in March, and so do the potential hiking opportunities in Siskiyou County. Take a trek with the Siskiyou Wanderers:
Mar 4: Carter Meadows Ski and/or Snowshoe: Cross Country Ski and/or Snowshoe this beautiful area west of Callahan, near Salmon Mountain Summit. Those who wish to hike could do Masterson Road near Callahan, or Eastside Road. AD: 5-6 miles THE: 6.900′ AEG: 800′ – 1,000′ PMP: Callahan T: 9:00 am.
Mar 12: Meanderers/Wanderers Joint Hike/Potluck: Let’s meet this Friday morning, and hike Louie Road from the eastside of I-5 interchange, going east toward the Shasta River. One may hike any distance they are comfortable with. After the hike, bring your favorite dish or dessert to share for a potluck at the Gazelle Grange. Bring your own drinks, plates, flatware, cup, napkins, etc. AD: 3-8 miles THE: 6,900′ AEG: 900′ – 1,200′ PMP: I-5 and Louie Road Junction T: 9:00 am.
Mar 18: Butte Valley Wildlife Refuge: Hike the roads around the refuge west of MacDoel. Bird watchers should be delighted with the wide variety of birds. May even see other wildlife. Long drive, consolidation encouraged. AD: 7-8 miles THE: 4,000′ AEG: negligible. PMP: A-12 and 97 T: 9:00 am.
Mar 25: Shasta Valley Wildlife Refuge: Popular hike to see several varieties of birds in this refuge. Expect mud and hope sunshine. Your four-footed companions must be leashed. AD: 6-7 miles THE: 2,170′ AEG: 1,000′ PMP: Montague Statue 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.
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I’m a Masterson, cool to know their is a road…….
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Yes, the Mastersons are immortalized now…