October 27, 2014 Paint-Out at Cave Rock State Park

I had to use the internet since I have never stopped here to take a picture!

Please note this is a change from the original schedule
Date:          October 27, 2014 (Monday)
Time:          9:30 am
Place:          Cave Rock State Park, Lake Tahoe
Amenities:   Bathrooms, picnic tables, beach, views of Cave Rock and neighboring homes with their own piers
Fee:            Parking Fees are about $10/car

Since we have been painting fall colors the last several paint-outs, we decided to change this paint-out to a lake view paint-out.

What to bring:

• camera
• cell phone
• $10 if you don't have a NV park pass
• painting gear
• food/drink
• artist umbrella
• camera
• layers - watch the forecast

Links:

This YouTube is long, but toward the end they show the beach and view looking south with the homes and piers and the pretty beach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlhE2gILjuY

http://parks.nv.gov/parks/cave-lake-state-park/cave%20rock/

http://www.yelp.com/biz/cave-rock-glenbrook

http://www.tahoepublicbeaches.com/cave-rock/

Location:  This boat launch and beach state park  is located on the south side of the Tunnel through Cave Rock.

Directions:  please see google maps and enter your starting point, and the destination as "Cave Rock, Glenbrook, Nevada".  This park is near Glenbrook, Nevada and north of Zephr Cove.

October 20, 2014 (Monday) Paint-Out Luther Pass Ranch/Hope Valley

Carson River near Sorensens

It is possible the aspen leaves have been blown off the trees ... so ... we will meet at Pickett's Junction  at the restroom parking area in Hope Valley and survey our options in that area.  Here is a brief description of the locations to paint in that area:

1. Luther Pass Ranch:  About a mile from Pickett's Junction on Hwy 89 on the right-hand side.  This is an old ranch and the gate is still open.  Sorry, I do not have a photo of this area.

2. The area across Hwy 89 from Luther Pass Ranch is also a possibility.  This is still part of Hope Valley.

3. Carson River access:  There are many places along 88 to pull off and hike to the river for a beautiful view of just the river, aspens, willows, or the river and a view of Hope Valley and surrounding mountain peaks.  See map.  The areas indicated are in red from Sorensens to the beginning Blue Lakes Road.

Date:          October 20, 2014 (Monday)
Time:          9:30 am
Meet:          at the Pickett Junction bathroom parking lot

What to bring:

• camera
• cell phone (however service is next to none)
• art gear
• art umbrella, hat, sunglasses
• food and drink

Services:  Sorensen's gift shop has snacks and maps, the restaurant is also open

Bathrooms:  Pickett's Junction and near the junction of 88 and Blue Lakes Road - on Blue Lakes Road.

Gas Station:  Markleeville

Directions from Reno:  Take 395 (580) South to Minden, turn right on Highway 88.  Approximately 1 hour 15 min. to Pickett's Junction from central Reno.

October 13, 2014 (Monday) Paint-Out Changed to Tamarack Lake

Tamarack Lake in summer colors - I look forward to seeing them now

The aspens at higher elevations are peaking - so we changed this paint-out location to Tamarack Lake!

Date:          October 13, 2014 (Monday)
Time:          9:30 am (we will wait a little longer if they are stopping traffic)
Place:          Tamarack Lake
Meet at:       Meet at the summit of Mt. Rose Hwy at the parking lot for the Mt. Rose hiking trailhead.  Those of us who drove from Reno will have passed the paved pull-out parking area for Tamarack Lake (which is one mile east of the meeting place of the summit).  If it is clear, we will all head back to this area which will be on your right-hand side while traveling east.  
Parking:      Parking for Tamarack Lake is one mile east of the Mt. Rose Summit Parking lot.  It is a paved pull-out on the east side of the highway.  There is room for 15 or so cars.
Trail to Tamarack Lake:    We will walk across the highway to the west side.  There is a sign saying no motorized vehicles.  The trail is unmarked but it is there.
Trail:          About a 10 minute walk uphill.  Hiking shoes and backpacks are advised.  I would say it is "Moderate" in climb.

What to bring:

• camera
• painting gear
• bug spray
• sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• light layers
• food/drink
• backpack or tote bags, large wheeled cart may work
• hiking shoes
• cell phone

*NOTE*  They are still doing roadwork on Mt. Rose Hwy on the Reno side and say there may be a 30 min. delay.  If the Tamarack parking area is unavailable for our use due to roadwork, we will go to Tahoe Meadows (the meadows at the top of Mt. Rose) to paint.

This is the trail and sign across the highway where you start your hike

October 6, 2014 (Monday) Lower Red Lake Paint-Out

Red Lake from the Vista Point - we will be at the other end where the aspen trees are

Date:          October 6, 2014 (Monday)
Time:          9:30 am
Meeting at:  Restroom parking lot at Pickett Junction (88/89 in Hope Valley)
Driving to:  4 miles further on 88 to lower end of Red Lake - access on the left
Or:              Just meet there at Red Lake
Amenities:  None - except for the restrooms at Pickett Junction or Sorensen's Resort 1 mile back towards Woodfords.

What to bring:

• painting gear
• camera
• cell phone (however it doesn't work here)
• food and drink
• artist umbrella, hat, sunglasses
• layers of clothing for cooler temps - we will be at about 8,000 feet - if it is 82 in Reno, it might reach 70 there later in the day

Directions:  From Reno (the intersection of 80 and 395/580):  Allow 1 hour 15 min.

Take 580/395 south to Carson City, Right on Fairview, Left on N. Carson Street/395

Continue on 395 south to Minden

Right on Highway 88 to Woodfords

Pass Woodfords and continue up the hill

Pass Sorensens and continue about one more mile to Pickett Junction (88/89)

Stay straight about 100 yrds on 88 and pull into restroom parking lot to meet if you need a pit stop and want to follow others to Red Lake

From there we will continue about 4 miles up 88 and turn Left into the lower end of Red Lake parking area for fishermen.  There are Aspen trees and views of the lake.

Link:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/lands/wa/region2/redlake.html

area at Red Lake has Aspens

September 29, 2014 (Monday) Spooner Lake Paint-Out

Spooner Lake

Date:         Sept. 29, 2014 (Monday)
Time:         9:30 am
Place:         Spooner Lake State Park
Parking:      Entry fee is $10.00 per car, $2 per bicycle in, $1 walk-in
Meeting Place for paying entrance:     If you drive in, turn right to park in the area where bicycles can be rented.  There is a paved path with "Interpretive Trail" sign.  I will park near that trailhead. 
Amenities:     Bathrooms, drinking fountains, Bicycle repair shop, maps at the ranger entrance, trails in all directions - around Spooner Lake, and in the other direction to Marlette Lake (a very long hike) and also bike trails to Flume Trails.  Dogs permitted on leash only.

Painting Places:      Those of us who will be meeting in the pay entrance will be walking down to the interpretive area and pass the picnic benches in a cement patio.  We will continue on a dirt trail that is called the Spooner Lake loop.  It is a gentle and mostly level path through the shady aspen and fir trees that heads south or southeast.  Carts can be used.  You can stop anywhere you wish to paint, but step off the trail so hikers and dogwalkers (all on leash) can pass.

Optional Free Parking:  If you wish, you can park for free outside of the park.  Parking lot and trail head to Spooner Lake is on Highway 50 about 3/4 mile east of the intersection of 50 and 28.  It will be on the north side of 50.  From the parking you can hike about 10 minutes up and over the hill and down into the trail that loops around Spooner Lake where we will be painting.

Colors:  These pictures were taken on 8-13-13.  The colors will be different - maybe the aspens will be turning (?)

What to bring:

• $10 if you don't have an annual Nevada State Parks pass (about $100 per year and good at Sand Harbor, Spooner Lake, Washoe Lake, and all other Nevada State Parks)
• painting gear
• camera
• cart, shoulder bag, or backpack to walk as far as you want
• walking shoes
• cell phone service is spotty
• drinking water and snacks or lunch
• hat, sunscreen, bug spray (just in case), umbrella if you choose to sit in a sunny spot

Directions to Spooner State Park (pay entrance):  From Reno:

580 South to Carson City, take the last exit (Fairview) and turn Right

Turn Left at old 395

Turn Right at Hwy 50 to South Lake Tahoe

At the summit, turn Right on Hwy 28

About 500 yards the entrance to the park will be on your Right

Travel Time:  45 minutes from Southern Reno

Links:
http://parks.nv.gov/parks/marlette-hobart-backcountry/

September 22, 2014 (Monday) Paint-Out Lily Lake and Glen Alpine Falls

Lily Lake

Monika, Pat and I will not be able to attend, but the directions are pretty easy and Pat enjoyed painting there earlier this summer and sent these photos.  (The rest of us were at the meadow area before the cabins).  Be sure to look for other artists and say Hi!  We have on average 5-6 artists each week - different ones each time and some are regulars.

Date:                 September 22, 2014 (Monday)
Time:                9:30 am
Place:                Lily Lake (near Fallen Leaf Lake)
Meeting Place:  parking area for Lily Lake

Amenities:         Close to Taylor Creek Visitor Center - ranger station, shop, restrooms - near turn-off for Fallen Leaf Lake Road but on 89.  Also, at the end of Fallen Leaf Lake Road is a snack shack, gift shop and restrooms

Glen Alpine Falls - on the way to the parking lot

What to paint:  Lily Lake or the nearby Falls.  Parking on the side of the road for the falls.

What to bring:

1. painting gear
2. camera
3. cell phone
4. lunch and drink or cash to purchase at the snack shack
5. Might be 77 degrees, but bring something for breeze or cool morning
6. Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
7. Bug spray
8. map!

See below map - right click it and you can save it and print it...

Directions:
From Reno:  Take 580 south to Carson City, take the Fairview Exit to old 395.  Turn Left at old 395/Carson Blvd.  Turn right at Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe.  Continue through South Lake Tahoe to the "Y".  Turn Right on 89/Emerald Bay Road.  Go 3 miles.  Turn Left on Fallen Leaf Lake Road (oops, I forgot to label the road on my map above).

Continue on Fallen Leaf Lake Road all the way to the end to where Post Office is and go beyond it to your right and you will come to the fire station.  Go past the fire station following the sign as pictured below:

Links:
http://www.fallenleaflakecabins.com/about/fallen_leaf_lake_boating/

http://www.laketahoegetaways.com/angora-lakes-lake-tahoe-hiking-trails/

Fall 2014 Paint-Out Schedule

About six of us met at Sand Harbor yesterday and I got input from others for great fall paint-out locations.  Thank you all for your input and photos and directions!  It was hard to pick from the list, but I chose some new spots and some places we have been in the past.  I tried to alternate locations between Lake Tahoe, Reno/Carson and Hope Valley area.  As you know, exactly when the fall foliage is turning is impossible to predict.  But, I basically tried for higher elevations first, and then the lower elevations later.

Mondays:

Sept. 22, 2014 - Lily Lake/Falls nearby - Fallen Leaf Lake Road area
Sept. 29, 2014 - Spooner Lake - summit of Highway 50 above Lake Tahoe
Oct. 6, 2014 - Red Lake (the lower end) east side of Carson Pass (Highway 88)
Oct. 13, 2014 - Aspen Grove Park - Incline Village
Oct. 20, 2014 - Luther Pass Ranch - few miles up 89 from Pickett Junction - overlooks Hope Valley
Oct. 27, 2014 - Tamarack Lake (1 mile east of Mt. Rose Summit)
Nov. 3, 2014 - Taylor Creek or Cathedral Road - near Fallen Leaf Lake
Nov. 10, 2014 - Lower Galena Creek - Joy Lake Road off of Mt. Rose Hwy
Nov. 17, 2014 - Hope Valley or Faith Valley
Nov. 24, 2014 - Silver Saddle Ranch - near Carson City