LAKE COUNTY — Tuleyome”s Home Place Adventures program offers hikes and outings for all ages and fitness levels. The hikes are free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted.
The nationally award-winning Home Place Adventures program provides children, teens and their families with fun and educational outdoor experiences. The program is made possible by the sponsorship of the Conaway Ranch Preservation Group, as well as the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Home Place Adventures has expanded to include hikes and volunteer opportunities for all members of the public.
The new outings start in October, and will range from easy to very difficult. Guests can choose outings including slow nature walks, moderate to strenuous hikes, trail building and maintenance, as well as habitat restoration projects in and around the wild areas of the region. Though outings are offered free of charge, there may be a nominal fee to pay to get into some of the park areas. Space is limited on some of the outings, so attendees are advised to sign up well in advance. More outings will be added to the list over the next few months.
Upcoming outings from Tuleyome
Oct. 26 — Payne Ranch Hike/Joint Sierra Club Hike:
Hike past the Road Kill Cafe and head south toward old ranch ponds, then ascend up to Cache Creek Ridge. Look down into Cache Creek Wilderness, hike the ridge and loop back to the Road Kill Cafe. Total hike is nine miles with 1,300-foot elevation. Difficulty is of this hike is easy and for beginners.
Nov. 9 — Judge Davis Hike:
From west of Clear Lake climb over a ridge and then drop down to Cache Creek. After lunch retrace the route up and over the Cache Creek Ridge. The hike is approximately 10 miles with 1,300-foot cumulative elevation gain. This hike is medium difficulty.
Nov. 16 — Volunteer Trail Day at Cold Canyon:
This is the annual workday where clear encroaching brush is cleared from the trail. Total distance is about 7.5 miles round trip, and elevation gain is 1,500 feet-plus. This hike is hard and recommended for experienced hikers.
For details, visit www.tuleyome.org.
