Sierra Club outings in this general area

By Don Quilici

Aug. 7 (Saturday) - Emigrant Lake day hike.

In the Carson Pass area.

Hike from Caples Lake (along shoreline) to Emigrant Lake for a cold swim.

A moderate 8-mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet.

No dogs.

Call Craig Mastos at 786-7742.

Aug. 8 (Sunday) - Jones Creek day hike.

An up and back trip.

Moderate fast pace.

A 6-mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,000 feet.

Bring water and trail shoes.

Call Holly Coughlin at 331-7488 or Grace Blaylock at 677-9257.