WE HAVE A BLOCK OF 20 ROOMS UNDER THE NAME SAN FRANCISCO HIKING CLUB. (OUR DISCOUNTED RATE IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL THE END OF AUGUST 26) ALSO, I'VE BOOKED THE ROOMS FOR 4 NIGHTS. TO GET THE 20% DISCOUNT YOU NEED TO STAY AT LEAST 3.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN SHARING A ROOM WITH SOMEONE LET ME KNOW AND I'LL TRY AND ARRANGE ROOMMATES YOU APPROVE OF.
Leader: Gary Weiss
Leader Email: gary@sfhiking.com
Leader Phone: 415-279-5570
Meeting Date and Day: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Meeting Time: To be determined.
Meeting Place: Most likely Whole Foods in SF and Rockridge in the East Bay.
Return Home: Sunday or Monday, September 24 or 25, 2023
Rating: Level-2 or Level-3 or Level-4
Mileage: Multiple options
Elevation Gain: 100' to ??
Description: The Mammoth Lakes area has hiking options galore, with vistas of lakes and mountains in every direction. More information will be added to this listing later. In addition to Mammoth Lakes we'll be visiting Bishop and possibly the Bristlecone Pine Preserve in the White Mountains near Bishop.
ANY DAYS ADDED AT THE BEGINNING OR END WILL ALSO QUALIFY FOR A DISCOUNT.
We'll be staying at the Alpenhof Lodge in Mammoth Lakes, CA. To make a reservation tell them you’re with the San Francisco Hiking Club -
When you book you'll need to pay for the first night. If you cancel there's a $25 fee. After 3PM the prior day, you lose the cost of the first night + tax.
TO BOOK A ROOM, CALL 760-934-6330 OR 800-828-0371. Mention the San Francisco Hiking Club block.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO GO, PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR SITE FIRST, THEN TEXT OR EMAIL ME AFTER YOU'VE REGISTERED.
Not sure about dogs yet.
Bring/Wear: Sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, clothing changes and any snacks or food you wouldn't expect to find in a resort town. There are plenty of restaurant options. Bring your water containers to refill.
Rain Policy: Event will take place rain or shine
Driving Distance: To be determined (Far).
Car Pool Fees: To be determined.
Park Entrance Fees: Not sure yet.
Level-1
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Level-2
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Level-3 |
Level-4 |
Level-5 |
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easiest
< 5 miles
< 500' gain
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moderately easy
5-7 miles
< 1000' gain |
moderate
7-9 miles
< 1500' gain
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strenuous
9-12 miles
< 2000' gain
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very strenuous
12-15+ miles
>2000' gain |
