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Gold Hills Posse 4×4 Club · Folsom, CA

Hope Valley - Burnside Lake, Pickett Peak Hawkins Peak - July 18, 2026

  1. Jeff L Member Joined: October 2023
    #120 Jun, 3:05 AM

    Pickett Peak and Hawkins Peak trails are rated 3 - 4, easy to moderate, on On X maps....both trails are off the Burnside Lake trail, junction of Hwy 88 and 89 in Hope Valley, and about 5 miles each in length.  I have not been on either of these trails, so a bit of exploration.  Hawkins Peak is about 9200 feet, I would expect the trails open and snow gone by July 18.

    We would meet at the Fresh Pond gas station 8:30 and head out around 9:00.  We would go over Echo Summit to Hwy 89 to Hope Valley and the Brunside Lake trialhead.  Lunch on one of the peaks or at Burnside Lake, would expect to be off the trail around 3:00.

    Post if interestred.

  2. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #221 Jun, 3:51 AM

    Thank you for the offer Jeff.  This sounds like a great trip!  I likely have a conflict with some apartment moving but will reply back if I am free.

    Kathleen and Brad
  3. Ski man Member Joined: March 2024
    #326 Jun, 1:42 AM

    Hello Jeff . We are coming back from a camping ,fishing trip the day before . If we get home early enough ,we could meet you at the Burnside trail head .

    I can give you a call the day before to see if it will work out. Richard

    Richard & Deborah
  4. tonytech1 Member Joined: July 2025
    #426 Jun, 1:52 AM

    Jeff, we would have liked to go on this one. However, we are moving that weekend and unfortunately can't make it.

    Tony & Amy
  5. Jeff L started this Member Joined: October 2023
    #526 Jun, 6:19 AM

    Sounds good Richard, just let me know....

  6. Ski man Member Joined: March 2024
    #630 Jun, 8:03 AM

    I am pretty sure we will make it.

    Richard & Deborah
  7. Jeff L started this Member Joined: October 2023
    #71 Jul, 5:59 AM

    Sounds good, we can touch base a day or two before the run.

  8. JKJeepGirl Member Joined: February 2024
    #810 Jul, 11:32 AM

    Jayson and I plan on making this trip! Looking forward to getting out of town and getting some fresh air!

    ~Stacey “no nuts” ~
  9. Jeff L started this Member Joined: October 2023
    #911 Jul, 1:59 PM

    Glad you guys can make the run.  So far we have:

    Jeff L.

    Stacey and Jayson

    Richard - maybe

  10. heykell Member Joined: September 2024
    #1013 Jul, 8:49 AM

    I'll be there!  Looking forward to it!

    ∼ Kelly ~ (aka SheSquatch)
  11. Curtis95662 Member Joined: February 2025
    #1113 Jul, 10:29 PM

    We are planning to make this trip.

  12. Jeff L started this Member Joined: October 2023
    #1216 Jul, 5:59 AM

    Folks now on the run -

    1. Jeff L

    2. Stacey and Jayson

    3. Kelly

    4. Curtis

    5. Richard maybe: (we should be at the trailhead around 10:00)

    Slight possibility of thunderstorms predicted.

    Looking forward to a fun day in Hope Valley!!

  13. Jeff L started this Member Joined: October 2023
    #1318 Jul, 10:01 AM

    Made it home by 5:00, safe and sound.  Thanks to everyone who came on the run, great views from the peaks, nice lunch by the lake, Hope Valley is still beautiful, seeing the bear was very cool!!!

  14. BKGM Jeepers President Joined: June 2003
    #1419 Jul, 2:07 AM

    Glad everyone made it back.  Hopefully you have some pics as well!

    Kathleen and Brad

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