Mount St John, west side of Napa Valley
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| SUMMER OUTINGS | |
| Saturday July 12. Paddle to Napa Marsh | |
| Saturday July 12. Half-day hike at Archer Taylor Preserve | |
| Saturday-Sunday September 6-7. Second Benson Hut Work Party | |
| DIFFICULTY | MILEAGE | ELEVATION GAIN |
|---|---|---|
| E - Easy | Actual Mileage | A - Less than 1,000 |
| M - Moderate | B - 1,000 to 2,000 | |
| H - Hard | C - 2,000 to 3,000 | |
| S - Strenuous | D - over 3,000 | |
| V - Very Strenuous |
SUMMER OUTINGS
Saturday July 12. Half-day hike at Archer Taylor Preserve
This is a half-day hike up Redwood Creek, in the shade to the Devil’s Well. Class M-5-C. Wear hiking boots; the trail is uneven and steep. Bring water, sun protection and a snack if you wish. Returning to the cars at about 12:00 pm. Leader Penny 707-944-2058.
Saturday July 12. Paddle to Napa Marsh
Paddle to Napa Marsh with the Napa Land Trust and the Napa Group of the Sierra Club.
Float with the tide as it fills this restored wetland complex of the Napa River,
just south of the City of Napa.
We'll paddle from Kennedy Park into formerly diked wetlands,
restored and protected by efforts of The Land Trust of Napa County and the California Department of Fish and Game.
To sign up, contact Joe Cucco at 707-226-5329 or joecucco@mindspring.com.
Co-leader Isabelle St. Guily
Saturday-Sunday September 6-7. Second Benson Hut Work Party
Benson Hut work party involves hiking three miles to the Benson Hut Saturday morning, hut maintenance Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, then hiking back Sunday afternoon. Maintenance involves stocking the hut with wood, repairs, staining and cleanup. Good exercise, wonderful setting and great fun. Friday night stay at Clair Tappaan Lodge included with work party (dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday morning). Leader Jim Gannon 707-525-1052 or jgannon99@sbcglobal.net.
Napa County Sierra Club, Box 644, Napa CA 94559