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Caldwell Lake Field Trip w/CNPS
2023-07-22 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT
Caldwell Lake Field Trip
Saturday, July 22, 8 am
This 4-mile round trip, joint SEA/CNPS field trip in the Scott Mountains is in an alpine area, has an elevation gain of 1300’, and will be saturated with lush meadows as well as views of both Mt. Shasta and Mt. Eddy.
The serpentine-influenced vegetation on this hike will have California pitcher plant and a diversity of wildflowers. This beautiful trail follows Park Creek for part of the distance, which happens to be the headwaters of the Shasta River.
The trail, which usually has few people on it, will have a forest canopy mixed with open areas of meadows. The trailhead is east of the town of Weed and starts at an elevation of 6900 ft,. climbing to 7200 ft at the height of the hike, and is considered a moderate hike. There should be pretty mild temperatures – a relief from the valley heat!
Bring two bottles of water, lunch and a hat. We will leave Redding at 8 am. To sign up, contact walk leader David Ledger at david@ecoshasta.org for more information.