July 25-27 Coed Emigrant Wilderness Trip

Gear List:

What We Provide

• Group First Aid Kit

• Stoves and Fuel

• Tent

• Water Filter

• Backpack (Multiday, 50-80L)

• Sleeping Pad

• Sleeping Bag

• Eating utensils 

• Hiking Poles

• Meals (dehydrated backpacking meals) and Rudimentary Snacks (See meal options below) +Coffee!

• Headlamp

• Whistle

What You Should Pack/Suggested Gear

• Beanie

• Hat

• Fleece/Wool Jacket or Sweater

• Hiking Pants (Convertible, Quick-Dry, Lightweight)

• Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)

• Insulated Jacket and/or Vest

• Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner

• Rain Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)

• Sunblock 

• Lip Balm

• Sunglasses and Accessories

• Tee Shirts (Synthetic)

• Water Bottles (Two 1-Liter) or Hydration System Plus One 1-Liter Water Bottle

• Waterproof Hiking Boots or quality trail shoes

• Additional Snacks (coffee creamer, sweets, more coffee! etc.)

• Toiletries

Additional gear to consider

• Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection

• Toiletries

• Base Layer Tops and Bottoms (Lightweight, Synthetic)

• Compression shorts

• Casual Shoes for Camp

• Energy Snacks and Drink Mixes

• Hand Sanitizer

• Hiking Shorts (Quick-Dry, Lightweight)

• Large Plastic Garbage Bag

• Long Sleeve Shirts for Sun Protection (Lightweight, Hooded)

• Reading and Writing Materials

• Swimwear

• Inflatable pillow

• Camera and Accessories

• Ear Plugs

• Mosquito net for face

• Insect Repellent

Itinerary

Day 1**:

• Meet at 9:30-10am at the trailhead

• Get familiarized with gear and go over safety briefing

• Approximately 4-6 hours of hiking, depending on group need breaks. Camp along Kennedy Creek.

• Set up camp

• Afternoon activities (options for rest, meditation, nearby hiking, photography, fishing, swimming, gathering wood, etc.)

• Fire (as allowed) and Dinner

Day 2**:

• AM free time (options for rest, meditation, photography, fishing, etc.)

• Breakfast

• Guided stretching (if requested)

• Day Hike to Kennedy Lake (options for swimming, photos, scrambles up nearby ridge, etc)

• Lunch at the lake

• Afternoon activities back at camp (options for rest, meditation, photography, fishing, swimming, gathering wood, etc.)

• Fire (as allowed) and Dinner

Day 3**

• AM free time (options for rest, meditation, photography, fishing, etc.)

• Breakfast

• Guided stretching (if requested)

• Break down camp

• Approximately 2-4 hours of hiking back to trailhead depending on group needs and breaks

• Return home to a shower and comfortable bed!

**Schedule subject to change for various reasons including but not limited to weather and guest requests!

Detailed Directions

If Coming from the Bay Area:

1. Take I-580 East - Start by taking I-580 East from your location.

2. Merge onto I-205 East - Continue on I-580 East and then merge onto I-205 East towards Tracy/Stockton.

3. Take I-5 North - Merge onto I-5 North towards Stockton.

4. Exit CA-120 East - Take exit 461 for CA-120 East towards Manteca.

5. Merge onto CA-108 East - Continue onto CA-120 East, and then merge onto CA-108 East towards Oakdale/Sonora.

6. Follow CA-108 East - Continue on CA-108 East through Sonora and follow signs towards Pinecrest.

7. Turn onto Forest Rte 4N34 - Once in Pinecrest, follow signs to Forest Route 4N34. The route may be marked as Dodge Ridge Road in some areas. Follow this route to your destination.

If Coming from Sacramento Area:

1. Take US-50 East - Start by taking US-50 East towards Placerville/South Lake Tahoe.

2. Exit CA-49 South - Take exit 60 towards CA-49 South/Placerville/Sonora.

3. Continue on CA-49 South - Follow CA-49 South through the towns of Angels Camp and Sonora.

4. Merge onto CA-108 East - In Sonora, merge onto CA-108 East towards Pinecrest.

5. Follow CA-108 East - Continue on CA-108 East through Sonora and follow signs towards Pinecrest.

6. Turn onto Forest Rte 4N34 - Once in Pinecrest, follow signs to Forest Route 4N34. The route may be marked as Dodge Ridge Road in some areas. Follow this route to your destination.

If Coming from Reno/Tahoe Area:

1. Take I-80 West - Start by taking I-80 West towards Sacramento.

2. Exit CA-89 South - Take exit 188A towards CA-89 South/Lake Tahoe/Truckee.

3. Continue on CA-89 South - Follow CA-89 South through Truckee towards Lake Tahoe.

4. Merge onto CA-88 West - In Markleeville, merge onto CA-88 West towards Jackson.

5. Turn onto CA-49 North - In Jackson, turn onto CA-49 North towards San Andreas.

6. Merge onto CA-108 East - In Sonora, merge onto CA-108 East towards Pinecrest.

7. Follow CA-108 East - Continue on CA-108 East through Sonora and follow signs towards Pinecrest.

8. Turn onto Forest Rte 4N34 - Once in Pinecrest, follow signs to Forest Route 4N34. The route may be marked as Dodge Ridge Road in some areas. Follow this route to your destination.

Meals

You will pick your breakfast/lunch/dinner meal options at the trailhead. Along with a few snacks to bring along. Feel free to bring additional food/snacks you would like as well! Here are the general options:

• TBD