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Start at Lower Sunrise Recreational park parking lot at 9:30am then head west on the bike trail to the Guy West bridge crossing over and heading east on the south side of the river to Watt avenue crossing over to north side of the bike trail to William B Pond park to Arden Way and Bella Bru for a coffee break then back to the Lower Sunrise recreational park. About 21 miles round trip. Rain cancels the ride.

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Meet at Fish Hatchery off Hazel Blvd at 9:15. Thanks to Bud and Wanda who will be leading the ride!

We will ride to Mexquite Restaurant. Meet at fish hatchery 9:15, leave 9:30. Ride the south side to Johnny Cash trail, turn right on Oak Park from Johnny Cash trail. This restaurant is in the same complex as Posh Bagel. I looked at the menu and they have a typical American breakfast choice, so no Mexican food for breakfast unless that is what you want. They have a long table inside or lots of space outside on a covered patio. Bud and I changed this because we were at BBru last Friday and this was a place we have never been on our rides, at least as long as we have been club members. The manager was very nice and made reservations for us. Let’s try it and see if folks like it.

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Let’s start our season next week, Wednesday April 16, as Marv used to do with a close, easy paddle at Mather Lake. We haven’t gone out to Mather for two years due to the proliferation of aquatic plants, but the water level should be high enough to make a decent paddle possible. As many of you know, the biggest reason to go there is to see the baby swans (cygnets). At our last visit, there were three swan families. The address for your GPS is 4051 Zinfandel Drive, Mather, CA. The entrance to the park is about .2 mi (that’s 2/10ths, not 2 miles) south of Douglas on Zinfandel; there’s a wooden sign and a yellow iron gate. Entrance fee is $6 at the iron ranger, which is located by the large blue shade structure at the edge of the parking area/lawn; or use your County Parks pass. Drive into the cul de sac to unload, and launch from the grassy area to the right of the dock as you face the lake, then park in the big lot. If you plan to go, please “reply to all” or register on the website so others will know they won’t be out there alone.

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Full club meeting in person at Mission Oaks Community Center

Leave Sunrise Foot Bridge at 9:30am. Pick up additional riders from Fish Hatchery at 9:45. Cross over to North side of Lake Natoma and ride to Beals Point. Turnaround and back to Karens Bakery via Johnny Cash Trail. Return to Sunrise on south side of Lake Natoma.

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This is one of my favorite paddle destinations, and the lake is full enough that it should be enjoyable. Wednesday may be a bit breezy, and this is a very protected area. Brown’s Ravine (Folsom Lake): Just inside the entrance gate is a dirt road down to the water where we launch and park. Please plan to get your bottom wet at 9:30. Temps forecast at 57-67. State parks pass or $10 gets you in. Brown’s Ravine Road turns off Green Valley Road between Sophia Parkway and Francisco Blvd, and has a traffic signal. You may try 661 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 for the street address, but the website encourages use of your nav system or Google directions. (Officially, there is only a P.O. Box) For those interested, the most convenient lunch spot is El Dorado Saloon, 879 Embarcadero, El Dorado Hills – at the intersection with Francisco Blvd. (turn left onto Green Valley Rd as you leave the lake, and turn right into the parking lot immediately past the next traffic signal). Other options at the Raley’s shopping center (Posh Bagels, Mimosa House, and a Mexican Restaurant) at the junction of Blue Ravine and Green Valley. Please register so that others will know they’ll have company.

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Linda McDonald will lead a scenic 4 1/2 mile hike, beginning just outside Shadow Glen Stables on April 24th at 8:30 AM. We‘ll start on the Snowberry Creek Trail toward Black Miner‘s Bar and back. We‘ll see wildflowers along the way and pass nesting bald eagles on the Orangevale bluffs. At the halfway point there are restrooms (flush toilets), drinking fountains and a chance to check out the recently-renovated picnic area. We‘ll walk back along the multi-use trail along the shore of Lake Natoma before returning to the shady Snowberry Creek Trail. Hiking shoes, sunscreen and a hat are recommended. As you enter off Main Ave., park outside the stables either to the left or the right. We‘ll meet in the shade near the entrance to the stables. Dogs on leash are okay in the recreation area and on this hike. Linda‘s cell is 916-716-7825.

50% road, 50% trail. 9:30 Veteran‘s Memorial Hall 110 Park Dr. Roseville. Breakfast Early Toast 8425 Sierra College Blvd Granite Bay.

Let’s launch at Hobie Cove on Folsom Lake at 9:30 and paddle up the South Fork for a while. Hobie Cove is at the end of Brown’s Ravine Road, past the marina office/launch ramp. (There’s a restroom with flush toilets in the building at the turn to the marina office.) State parks pass or $10. Forecast is for about 64 at launch time, 75 by noon. Don’t forget your sun block. Since it’s a state park, there’s no street address. Brown’s Ravine Road turns off Green Valley Road between Sophia Parkway and El Dorado Hills Blvd. There’s a traffic signal at the intersection. If your GPS doesn’t recognize “Brown’s Ravine Marina” or “Folsom Lake Marina,” to reach the general area, you can use one of these addresses: El Dorado Saloon, 879 Embarcadero, EDH (don’t turn in at the shopping center—go straight to the traffic light and turn left to get to the entrance to Brown’s Ravine.) 661 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 MAY be the street address. (Officially, there is only a P.O. Box) For those interested, the most convenient lunch spot is El Dorado Saloon, 879 Embarcadero, El Dorado Hills – at the intersection with Francisco Blvd. (turn left onto Green Valley Rd as you leave the lake, and turn right into the parking lot immediately past the next traffic signal). Other options at the Raley’s shopping center (Posh Bagels, Mimosa House, and a Mexican Restaurant) at the junction of Blue Ravine and Green Valley. FYI, the road to Beek’s Bight is still closed. It’s a federal project, and the gate attendants at Granite Bay have no info on a completion date. Please “reply to all” or register on the 49er website so that others will know they’ll have company.