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+ | ==== Sierra Conference 2013 ==== | ||
+ | //Note for next year: include a suggested packing list.// | ||
+ | === Dates === | ||
+ | Friday, 23 Aug - Monday, 26 Aug | ||
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+ | === Location === | ||
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+ | Lodgepole Group Campground, site A1 | ||
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+ | Near Bear Valley, CA | ||
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+ | 38.4775, -120.0238 | ||
+ | (From Angel Camp, drive 50 miles east on Highway 4.) | ||
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+ | (Google maps: Overflow Campground, Bear Valley, CA 95223) | ||
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+ | == Activities == | ||
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+ | [[http://www.summitpost.org/hiram-peak/150618 | Hiram Peak]]\\ | ||
+ | Easy/moderate uphill trail from Highland Lakes campground to a ridge next to the mountain, then a semi-difficult scramble up loose rock and scree to another ridge that takes you to the summit. This trip should take a few hours, plus about an hour to drive there from the campground. At the base are the [[http://www.sierranevadageotourism.org/content_detail.php?uid=sie6BFADE31BC656C95B | Highland Lakes]]. | ||
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+ | [[http://www.sierranevadageotourism.org/content/lake-alpine-recreation-area/sieF9BA3E6495A746411 | Lake Alpine]]\\ | ||
+ | Nearby lake for swimming and water sports. Bring swimsuits if you're interested in spending time here, and water sport equipment if you have it. Only a quick 10 minute drive down the road from our campsite! | ||
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+ | [[http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/551/files/CalaverasBigTreesWebBrochure2012.pdf | Calaveras Big Trees SP]]\\ | ||
+ | Several trail options in the park, ranging from short and paved (North Grove Trail, 1.5 miles) to moderately difficult (River Canyon Trail, 4 miles each way with 1,000 ft. elevation gain and loss). The park is about 15 miles from our campground, and has an entrance fee of $8 per vehicle. [[http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/551/files/bigtreepaper_final.pdf | More Information]] on the available trails. | ||
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+ | == Maps == | ||
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+ | Map from Berkeley Astro Dept: [[http://goo.gl/uJ3z6]] | ||
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+ | Map from Davis: [[http://bit.ly/11QUb6G]] | ||
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+ | Map from Stanford: [[http://bit.ly/1279PKY]] | ||
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+ | Map from Santa Cruz: [[http://bit.ly/13aZ94s]] | ||
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+ | Map from Santa Barbara: [[http://bit.ly/19zzODH]] | ||
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+ | Map from LA: [[http://bit.ly/18jil0S]] |