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Photo: Vista View at Nancy Kelsey historical plaque. Description: Closed highway 108 road hike starting at the closed gate just beyond Kennedy Meadows Road.Hike length: We’ll hike as far as we want to go. But from the parking area to Chipmunk Flat it’s about 4.5 miles. Nine miles all told. Elevation: 6250 to around 8000 ft.Parking: we’ll park in the large dirt lot east of Baker Campground.Bring the dogs.   Dinner: Mia’s for Fish & Chips Friday. See More

News is Hwy 108 will open to Eagle Meadow Road. We’ll drive as far as we can on Eagle Meadow Road, then hike as far as we want.Hike length: We’ll hike as far as we want to go.Bring the dogs.   Dinner: Mia’s for Fish & Chips Friday. See More

Trail Head: The end of Somersville Rd. in Black Diamond Mine Regional Preserve.Fee: $5.00/car and $2.00/dog but only when the kiosk is occupied. Description: Starting from River View and Acorn trails, the loops can be as little as 4.56 miles or as much as 8.8 miles. Add a mile for Rose Hill Cemetery. Dinner: Trailgate or restaurant.Bring the dogs.Last hiked: 3/17/2022 by me and Christina. See More

Photo by Mark Longhurst.Description: Moderate 8.3 mile out and back to two lakes with an elevation change of 650 ft. Trail head: Crabtree parking lot at 7130 ft.Fee: none.Dinner: Trailgate at the trail head or Mia's.Bring the dogs.Last hiked: Never.See More