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Clear Lake from Sahalie Falls (changed from Iron Mtn)

  • Start date: 10/10/2026

  • Start time: 10:00 AM

Description:

Sahalie Falls to Clear Lake will provide some distance and plenty of fall colors. The weather on Saturday reported to be very cold (30's to high 40's) so dress accordingly, and the reason we'll leave later in the morning.

Drivers: no parking pass needed. Carpool donation: $14.00.

Meet behind the McDonalds in Springfield (5701 Main St) by 9:45 am.

  • Event Leader: Lisa VanLiefde

  • Event Leader Phone: 949-677-1379

  • Event Leader Email: lisa.vanliefde@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 128

  • Season: 2026

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: 10 essentials, lunch, water, layers for temps between mid 30's to high 40's, poles.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 7.8

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 522

  • Non-Member Fees: 8

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Originally scheduled for Iron Mountain/Cone Peak, unfavorable weather presented a no-win situation. The alternative was a clear winner however! We planned to head to Clear Lake from Sahalie Falls but with no available parking, ended up at Koosah. This provided a wonderful 8.5 mile lollipop. Our happy group thoroughly enjoyed the brisk and sometimes drizzly weather. The upside of cold temps - fewer people on the trail ! Kudos to everyone for being flexible!

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