2010 Events
7th Annual Trails & Vistas: "If Dreams were Clouds”
Saturday & Sunday, September 11th-12th
Hike with an experienced guide in small groups pausing at eight art venues, each set against the towering rock faces and cascading mountains of Squaw Valley. This year's theme honors the dreamtime. Inspired by dream songs of the land, artists will play with the concept of dreamtime and clouds. For more information visit www.trailsandvistas.org.
If you are interested in performing for Trails & Vistas, or would like to become a sponsor, please contact Nancy Lopez at 530-550-8262 or nancy@trailsandvistas.org
If you are interested in volunteering for Trails & Vistas, click here.
4th Annual North Tahoe Plein Air Painting Event
Saturday & Sunday, September 11th-12th
Well-known local and regional artists will paint at locations throughout North Lake Tahoe during the week preceding the Festival. This year’s North Tahoe Plein Air event will be held at the Village at Northstar in partnership with the 25th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival. Artists will offer demonstrations, and their work will be featured at a silent auction and public sale.
For more information contact Lois Skaff at tahoe.pleinair@gmail.com.
2010 Trailbuilding Dates
Join us in trail construction, maintenance, installation of signage, and construction of the picnic area at Waddle Ranch Preserve. View the Waddle Ranch Access Map.
2010 trailbuilding dates
May 8th Depending on weather
June 12th
July 10th
August 14th
September 11th
October 9th
Dates are subject to cancellation due to weather and participation.
To sign-up or for more information please contact John Svahn at (530) 582-4711 or john@tdlandtrust.org.
2010 Summer Hikes and Walks
Wildflowers at Sagehen Meadows
Saturday, May 29th
We’ll delight in many species of wildflowers as we hike to the spectacular camas lily fields. Hikers sometimes identify over 40 species of wildflowers, while being accompanied by butterflies and playful birds. The trail is gently rolling and family friendly.
Distance and difficulty: 5 miles roundtrip; easy.
Wildlife at Waddle Ranch
Saturday, June 19th
Waddle Ranch, in the heart of Martis Valley, is one of the Land Trust’s proudest conservation victories. Hike through this wildlife sanctuary of scenic meadows and lush, green forests.
Distance and difficulty: 6 miles roundtrip with moderate elevation gains; moderate.
Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley
Saturday, July 31st
This classic and highly scenic hike follows the Sierra Crest south from Sugar Bowl to Squaw Valley with a final steep descent through Shirley Canyon. This is a long and arduous hike with stunning 360-degree views. A shuttle will be arranged from Squaw Valley to the trailhead.
Distance and difficulty: 17 miles with major elevation changes; very strenuous.
Mt. Lola – the Highest Peak in Nevada County
Saturday, August 7th
Hikers will enjoy panoramic views of the Sierra Crest, the Sierra Buttes, the Sierra Valley, Perazzo Meadows and Independence Lake, the latter two recently protected by the Land Trust and its partners. Sign the summit register at 9,103’.
Distance and difficulty: 9 miles roundtrip; strenuous.
Summit Canyon and Donner Memorial State Park
Saturday, August 14th
We’ll hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Lake Mary up to Roller Pass and descend through historic lands protected or soon to be protected by the Land Trust.
Distance and difficulty: 6 miles roundtrip; moderate.
To sign-up or for more information please contact K.V. Van Lom at (530) 582-4711 or kv@tdlandtrust.org. Limit: 20 people per hike. Sorry no dogs.
We hope to see you on the trail!
