October 11, 2016 (TUESDAY) Paint-Out Luther Pass Ranch/Hope Valley
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| Carson River near Sorensens |
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.
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 11, 2016 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:00 am
Meet: around the Pickett Junction area
MORE INFO
A Additional parking: There is turn-off area on the left at Pickett Junction. This is a large dirt staging area at the dirt road called Burnside Lake Road. There is another off-highway turn-off when you first turn right on Highway 89 - parking headlight to taillight.
#1 Pull-out parking in dirt on the left before you get to Sorensen's. Room for 3 or 4 small cars. Short hike to Carson River. Picture above is similar to this area. Need hiking boots or boots with traction to walk down slope to River. Link to Sorensens: http://www.sorensensresort.com/
#2 Pull out parking in dirt on right just after you pass Sorensens. Room for maybe 5 cars. Short hike to Carson River banks. Again, boots with traction recommended
#3 Restroom and parking lot at Pickett Junction. Stay on 88 as you pass 89 turn-off at right. Immediately after that there is a restroom and parking lot for about 6-7 cars. Respect handicap parking spot please. From here you can hike into meadow for a view, or, hike along a path to the river.
#4 Overlook Parking Area above Red Lake: this is a few miles from Pickett Junction (my map is condensed). Just before you get to Carson Pass, look for a sign saying something about Overlook of Red Lake (I don't remember the signage). The paved parking area is on your LEFT. Unless it is still has snow plow berms, this lot can hold a lot of cars - 15 or so. The view is spectacular.
#1 Pull-out parking in dirt on the left before you get to Sorensen's. Room for 3 or 4 small cars. Short hike to Carson River. Picture above is similar to this area. Need hiking boots or boots with traction to walk down slope to River. Link to Sorensens: http://www.sorensensresort.com/
#2 Pull out parking in dirt on right just after you pass Sorensens. Room for maybe 5 cars. Short hike to Carson River banks. Again, boots with traction recommended
#3 Restroom and parking lot at Pickett Junction. Stay on 88 as you pass 89 turn-off at right. Immediately after that there is a restroom and parking lot for about 6-7 cars. Respect handicap parking spot please. From here you can hike into meadow for a view, or, hike along a path to the river.
#4 Overlook Parking Area above Red Lake: this is a few miles from Pickett Junction (my map is condensed). Just before you get to Carson Pass, look for a sign saying something about Overlook of Red Lake (I don't remember the signage). The paved parking area is on your LEFT. Unless it is still has snow plow berms, this lot can hold a lot of cars - 15 or so. The view is spectacular.
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 and Woodfords
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.
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