Deirdre Downes

Feb 162020
 
 February 16, 2020
Feb 22 Dry Creek Parkway Hike

Easy 4 mile walk on Dry Creek Parkway Bike Trail in Rio Linda. Very pretty rural hike. This is a dog-friendly trail (on leash). Meet at UUSS to carpool at 9:00 am. Rain cancels. For more info, email hiking@uuss.org Also, see the new Walking Boots schedule through October by clicking the Walkin’ Boots heading on this post.

Feb 102020
 
 February 10, 2020

On March 1, we will celebrate the kick-off of the Stewardship campaign by offering home baked, heart shaped sugar cookies to match our theme. We are looking for a few more volunteers to help bake the cookies! Recipe and cookie cutter will be provided. Contact Tonie (toniedazling@gmail.com)

Feb 032020
 
 February 3, 2020
Foggy hike along Sacramento River

8 UUSS hikers enjoyed a very misty hike on January 25. Scenery of interest included many large MacMansions along the way and the lovely poetry and artwork featured on the walls of a water treatment plant. On our return walk, we encountered a platoon of National Guard soldiers, carrying imaginary rifles as they hiked along

Dec 172019
 
 December 17, 2019
Cosumnes Hike this Sat. 12/21

Join us for an easy 3-4 mile hike at the Cosumnes River Preserve this Saturday, Dec 21. Get away from the holiday stress for some time with nature. We meet at 9 am at UUSS to carpool. Dress warmly and be prepared for muddy conditions. Rain cancels. For more info, email hiking@uuss.org.

Oct 262019
 
 October 26, 2019
October Hike on Foresthill Divide Loop Trail

UU Walking Boots Hikers enjoyed a warm fall hike on the Foresthill Divide Loop Trail near Auburn. Sights included acorn woodpeckers and Valley oaks, toyon and yellow maple leaves, an overlook of Lake Clementine, and friendly mountain bikers galore! Not pictured: Eric Ross

Oct 222019
 
 October 22, 2019
Saturday Oct 26 Hike

UUSS Walking Boots will hike 3-4 moderate miles on the Foresthill Divide Trail in the Auburn State Recreation Area. Meet at 9 am Oct. 26th at UUSS to carpool. Email hiking@uuss.org for more info.

Sep 292019
 
 September 29, 2019
Quarry Trail Hike enjoyed despite some rain

11 UUSS Walking Boots braved occasional light rain to enjoy hiking the Quarry Trail along the Middle Fork of the American River near Auburn. Photo shows us in the historic quarry. Our next hike is scheduled for Saturday, October 26 on the Foresthill Divide Trail near Auburn and will be a moderate 3-4 mile hike.

Aug 252019
 
 August 25, 2019
UU Hikers enjoy cool breezes

10 Walking Boots hikers enjoyed a pleasant four mile hike at Point Pinole accompanied by breezes, birds, eucalyptus scents, distant views of Mt. Tam, a stroll on the fishing pier, and delightful company.

Aug 222019
 
 August 22, 2019
Aug 24 Pt Pinole Hike

On Saturday, Aug 24, Walking Boots will hike at Pt Pinole Regional Park. Hikers meet at UUSS parking lot at 8:30 am to carpool to Richmond for a moderate 3-4 mile hike. Bring a lunch! Expect some San Pablo Bay breezes and highs in the mid-70s.