Mooney Ridge
Boulder Ridge
Duncan Hill
Robie Point

This was going to be another short overnight trip to the Sierra foothills, this time in Placer County. Unfortunately, I only managed the warm-up summits before I had to abort. I'd gone in to the Raley's in Auburn to get a few supplies and when I came out I noticed fluid leaking under the Jeep. Upon inspection, it turned out to be radiator coolant and the source seemed to be the water pump. I loosened the radiator cap to relieve the pressure (which reduced the leaking significantly), bought some coolant at O'Reilly's in town just in case, and headed for home.

Mooney Ridge

Mooney Ridge overlooks Folsom Lake. Sierra Dr runs across the top of it with suburban homes on either side. If you live on the south side of the street you have swell views overlooking the lake. If you live on north side, well, you can look at the better viewhomes across Sierra Dr.

Boulder Ridge

This one is located about a mile north pf Penryn, one of several small communities between Roseville and Auburn. The easiest access is from the west at the end fo Clark Tunnel Rd where there's a cul-de-sac. The summit and surrounding area is located on private ranchland. The gate at the end of the road has a gap that one can fit through. It's a 1/3mi hike on a dirt road to the very flat summit area. There is a tall telecom tower nearby. The LoJ point is close to a boundary fence SE of the tower.

Duncan Hill

The summit is occupied by a rural home near the end of Stonehouse Ct, just west of Auburn.

Robie Point

This is on BLM lands part of the Auburn State Recreation Area, overlooking the North Fork American River. It's a narrow, windy drive through Auburn to reach the end of Robie Dr where there is a trailhead with access to various trails. Robie Point is only a few hundred feet from the parking area in an oak woodland.

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