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Canoe/Hikes/Bikes for Summer 2008

April 20, Sunday. The Hiking Vikings will hike Turnbull Wildlife Refuge south of Cheney. Meet at Post Falls at 200 E Railroad Ave. Spokane Street Exit, south toward river, left at 76 station. Info: Rostads 208-777-1030

April 26 Dishman Hills, led by Bob Conquergood. 699-9121. Meet at Albertson’s Parking Lot on Ironwood near the Jack in the Box drive in at 8 am. Easy to moderate, depending on which trails one takes. Anywhere from 2-10 miles.

May 10 Steptoe Butte, near Rosalia, Washington, led by Geoff Harvey. 762-1246. Meet at Albertson’s on Ironwood near the Jack in the Box drive in at 8 am. Hike up and back 3 miles round trip. You can bike or hike up or send your bike up in a truck and then ride down. Be sure your bike’s brakes are in top condition. This is a steep road, but it’s all paved. Picnic area at the bottom or view area up top. Area is in the heart of the Palouse. Wildflowers are wonderful.

May 24 Deep Creek, Kootenai Wildlife Refuge Deep Creek hike 2.1 miles one way. This trip includes short hikes to two other water falls: including Myrtle and Upper & Lower Snow Falls, which are spectacular in the spring. Wildlife viewing area. Led by Geoff Harvey, 762-1246, meet at Super 1 in Hayden by the Goodwill truck at the east end of the parking lot at 8 am.

May 25th, Sunday—Coeur d’Alene Marathon. Panhandle Nordic Club members will man an aid station handing out water, Gatorade, donuts, power bars, etc. to marathoners. More volunteers needed; call Geoff 762-1246, Van, or Glen 765-3415 for information.

June 7 Liberty Lake hike. (note: this is a date change from original date) led by .. Maria Fromdahl. 208-699-0095. Meet at 8 am at Albertson’s on Ironwood near the Jack in the Box drive in. Round trip 7.5 miles.

June 28 Chilco Mountain, led by Geoff Harvey. 762-1246.Meet at Super 1 in Hayden near the Goodwill truck at the east end of the parking lot at 8 am. 7.5 mile hike round trip.

July 12 Lookout Bike(mountain bikes required) led by Bob Conquergood 699-9121 and Geoff Harvey. 762-1246. Meet at Albertson’s on Ironwood near the Jack in the Box drive in at 8 am. Have your bike in good working order including brakes. 16 mile bike

July 26 Spokane Mountain hike led by Bob Conquergood. 699-9121. Meet at Albertson’s on Ironwood near Jack in the Box drive in at 8 am.

August 9 Pack River Canoe led by Geoff Harvey. 762-1246. Meet at Super 1 in Hayden near the Goodwill truck at the east end of the parking lot at 8 am. 8.5 mile canoe trip.

August 22-24 Gimli Lakes in British Columbia, Canada. led by Geoff Harvey. . 762-1246. Meet at Super 1 in Hayden near the Goodwill truck at the east end of the parking lot at 8 am. Please check on what documentation you will need to cross the border. At least a birth certificate and driver’s license, if you don’t have a passport. This is a weekend trip, so bring camping gear and food for a two nights’ stay.

September 6 Revett Lake led by Bea Christopherson. 651-6748. Meet at Albertson’s on Ironwood near Jack in the Box drive in at 8 am. Near Murray, Idaho. 4 mile round trip. Easy hike with great views if it’s not smoky. This is a good kids’ hike.

September 7 Bee Top Mountain led by Geoff Harvey. 762-1246. Meet at Super 1 in Hayden near the Goodwill truck at the east end of the parking lot at 8 am. This is a steep elevation hike.

Sept 20 Coeur d’Alene Mountain led by Janice Purdy. 762-8819. Meet at Albertson’s on Ironwood at 8 am near Jack in the Box drive in.

Sept 27 Clean up Day at 4th of July. See Glenn Truscott 765-3415 for information on what to bring.

Hikes, bikes, and canoe trips are taken at your own risk. Bring water and food, energy bars, rain gear, bicycle tire repair kit, emergency gear (ask Glenn or Geoff about this) and first aid supplies. Wear proper clothing for the activity. Synthetic materials are best rather than cotton, as synthetics wick away moisture. Bring sun screen, mosquito repellant and a hat. Bring bear spray. Please be in shape to do the difficult hikes and be sure to wear sturdy hiking boots, preferably with good ankle support. A hiking stick is a always good idea.