Event: Sagehen Creek Trail

When: Monday, Jun 26, 2023 @ 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Event Leader(s); Instructor(s):
     Lambeth, Deborah (Debbie) @ 775-233-7536; deblige77@gmail.com

Ride Sharing: North West Kohl’s Parking Lot @ 08:15 AM. Directions: 5150 Mae Anne Ave in Ridgeview Plaza

Starting Location: Sagehen Creek TH. Directions: I-80 W to Truckee; take exit 188 (CA-89 N). About 7 miles on the right is trailhead

Description: The Sagehen Creek Trail is on Highway 89, near Truckee, CA. The hike starts at a dirt parking lot and head downstream along Sagehen Creek through a forest of pines, firs, cedars, wildflowers and lush riparian foliage to a large grass meadow often with abundant wildflowers. Sometimes Sagehen Creek has fields of Blue Camas Lilies in season. The hike will continue across the meadow and a small stream to the shore of Stampede Reservoir. At about 2.5 miles head back to the trailhead. This is an easy hike, mostly on a natural surface single-track trail. There is less than 200 feet total climb in about 2.5 miles, but the trail is not flat. It undulates and meanders through the forest section and is a bit primitive and narrow in some areas. This is one of the area’s most popular hikes.

Distance(s): 6.0     Route Type: Out-and-Back     Elevation Gain: 200 (ft)     Difficulty: 3 (1=Easy thru 10=Very Difficult)

Event Specific Information: There is very little parking so ride share is encouraged.

What to Bring: Drinking water and snacks. Hat and sunscreen are recommended. Trekking poles may be useful.

Click any link to see a Google Map; Please arrive at least 15 minutes before stated times