The purpose of our organization is to promote fellowship among those interested in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and social activities. We belong to the Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs and promote interest in conservation of forests, waterways, wildlife and trails. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of eight members, one of whom is elected president for a one-year term. Four Board Members are elected each January to a two-year term.

Club activities consist of the following:
Hikes: Are usually scheduled year-round on Sundays and on Wednesday mornings (March through October) and are normally 6-8 miles long. We hike in rain, snow, sleet...etc. Shorter length options are also usually available. We meet on Sundays at Riverside and Lincoln and on Wednesdays at Fourth and Ash, unless otherwise specified. Carpooling is available at a nominal cost or you may drive if parking space at trailhead permits. We pack our own lunches (Sunday), water and other necessities.
The Club also participates in scheduled Volkswalks.
Overnight: There are usually several overnight trips planned as well as a one-week summer outing.
Social events: Are planned throughout the year. Social events include an Annual Banquet, Easter Breakfast, Sunvend, Summer Picnic, Fall Social, Pancake Feed and New Year's Eve Party.

A newsletter called Traildust contains a schedule of all hikes and Club activities along with other information. It is published every two months. We welcome guests! See the current hiking schedule below. Contact the leader to sign up for a hike. For a copy of Traildust call 487-7366 or email perfesser3@comcast.net.

HOBNAILERS HIKING CLUB, INC., BOX 1256, SPOKANE WA 99210  208-765-3160 or 534-1100
HIKES and SOCIALS - MARCH-APRIL, 2009

SUN, MAR 1    WEST PLAINS                 #4247    9:00 AM     LINCOLN BUILDING                    $2.00
We will wander around a sparsely populated residential area west of Airway Heights for approx six miles. Call Gardner 487-7366 or Elnora 456-0250.

WED, MAR 4    RIMROCK DR & MORE      #4248    9:00 AM     ROSAUERS-BROWNS ADDITION      $1.00
A 6 mile walk on Rimrock Drive and roads to the west.  Call Elnora 456-0250 or Gardner 487-7366.

SAT, MAR 7   COLVILLE VOLKSWALK          #4249    8:00 AM    ROSAUERS @ THE Y                   $10.00
Bring your volksbooks (if you have them) and join the Lilac City Volksport Club for a walking tour of Colville.  Carpool from Rosauers at the Y.  Call Jo 466-1513 or Elnora 456-0250.

SUN, MAR 8    CENTENNIAL TRAIL           #4250   9:30 AM     MIRABEAU TRAILHEAD                   N/C
Sharon will lead us along the Spokane River, upstream or down, or maybe both.  No lunch stop
planned.  Meet across from the waterfall.  Call her at 661-565-6718 or Pam 921-1172. TURN CLOCKS AHEAD – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS!

TUE, MAR 10  DEER PARK VOLKSWALK         #4251    9:00 AM     ROSAUERS @ THE Y                   $3.00
Bring your volksbooks (if you have them) and join the Lilac City Volksport Club for a walking tour of Deer Park.  Carpool from Rosauers at the Y.  Call Leroy 467-9241 or Jeanne 467-6321.

WED, MAR 11  COLUMBIA PLATEAU TRAIL      #4252    9:00 AM    HWY 195 & CHENEY-SPK RD      $1.50
Carpool from the Trading Co. parking lot to the trailhead at Fish Lake.  Walk along Fish Lake toward Cheney 6 to 8 miles as desired. Call MJ 448-9204 or Gardner 487-7366.

SUN, MAR 15  POTLATCH HILL RD-CDA        #4253    9:00 AM    LINCOLN BUILDING                   $5.00
An uphill walk with scenic views of Coeur d'Alene Lake and some of the nicest homes in the area.  Call Jim 208-765-3160 or Gardner 487-7366.  Alternate meeting place Liberty Lake Safeway at 9:15.

WED, MAR 18  QUALCHAN AREA               #4254    9:00 AM    HWY 195 & CHENEY-SPK RD             N/C
From the Trading Co. parking lot, walk 6 miles in the area with Steve. Call him at 448-9204 or Gardner 487-7366.

SUN, MAR 22  SPRING BRUNCH & HIKE        #4255S   9:00 AM    7878 N. WILDING ST.                   N/C
This year we will welcome Spring with a potluck brunch at the Community Center in Charlotte’s complex (Cedar View Estates).  Take Nevada north from Francis, turn left on Lincoln Rd., go 1 block to Wilding on your left. Street parking only so carpool if possible.  Bring a dish to share and your own table service including cup or glass.  Beverages furnished.  There will be a hike after the brunch.  Call Kitty 922-9176 or Charlotte 489-7049 by Thursday, March 19.
 
WED, MAR 25  SOUTHEAST SPOKANE           #4256    9:15 AM    CHASE MIDDLE SCHOOL                   N/C
Meet Larry at the Chase Middle School (4747 E. 37th Ave) for a 6 mile walk in the area.  Call him at 535-2364 or MJ 448-9204.

SUN, MAR 29  PARK TO PARK         #4257    9:00 AM    CLARK PARK-DIVISION & GARLAND       N/C
Meet at the parking lot on the west side of Clark Park. We will weave our way to Shadle Park, on to  Franklin Park and back to Clark Park for approx 6 miles. Call Carol J. 327-4097 or Barb 327-8124.

WED, APR 1   SOUTH SPOKANE AREA         #4258    9:00 AM    57TH & REGAL                         $1.00
Carol C. will lead us on a 6 mile walk.  Meet on the west side of Albertsons parking lot. Call her at 448-1354 or MJ 448-9204.

SAT, APR 4    FOOLS RUN @ MIDNIGHT #4259    11:15 PM   ROSAUERS-BROWNS ADDITION         $1.75
Join other April fools for a midnight 3-1/2 mile walk/run sponsored by the Medical Lake Lions Club. Bring flashlight and dress warmly.  Call Sandy 924-7055 or Elnora 456-0250 for registration forms and carpooling.
             
SUN, APR 5    KNOTHEAD TRAIL             #4260    9:00 AM     5-MILE SHOPPING CTR                 $1.00
Meet on the far west side of the shopping center parking lot.  Barb will lead us on a 7-1/2 mile walk from the Painted Rocks.  Moderate grade.  Bring walking sticks.  Lunch stop planned.  Call Barb 327-8124 or Carol J. 327-4097.
 
WED, APR 8    RIVERSIDE STATE PARK      #4261    9:00 AM     RIFLE CLUB ROAD                      N/C
Meet on Rifle Club Road and take a walk in the Park with Delores S. Call her at 325-4734 or MJ
448-9204.

SAT, APR 11     DAVENPORT VOLKSWALK      #4262   9:00 AM    GLOBAL CREDIT UNION           $5.00
Bring your volksbooks (if you have them) and join the Lilac City Volksport Club for a walking tour in and around Davenport, WA.  Call Laura 838-4296 or Jo 466-1513.  Meet in the NE corner of the Global Credit Union parking lot between Walnut and Maple on West Second.

SUN, APR 12    PALOUSE FALLS             #4263    8:00 AM     LINCOLN BUILDING                  $14.00
Join Chuck and Wendy for a walk into Palouse Falls State Park and around the edge of the canyon. Walking stick recommended.  Bring lunch.  The Falls should be spectacular.  Call the Hubers
939-3717 or 939-2644 or Gardner 487-7366.

TUE, APR 14    RITZVILLE VOLKSWALK #4264   8:00 AM     FRED MEYERS-3RD & THOR             $8.00
Bring your volksbooks (if you have them) and join the Lilac City Volksport Club for a walking tour of Ritzville.  Call Evelyn 324-9044 or Delores S. 325-4734.

WED, APR 15    FINCH ARBORETUM          #4265    9:00 AM    ARBORETUM PARKING LOT           N/C
Walk a few miles with Evelyn through the Arboretum and nearby.  Call her at 324-9044 or MJ
448-9204.

APR 17-19      WESTERN PLEASURE RANCH   #4266S   9:00 AM    PICKUPS then 3RD AND THOR         $16.00
For reservation information call Virginia 534-1100.  $50 deposit due by March 1 with the balance of $106.20 payable to Virginia at the ranch. Horseback & carriage rides available for an extra fee.  Bring lunch for Friday and your swimsuits for the hot tub.  Drivers will pick up passengers Friday AM and meet at the Fred Meyers parking lot at 3rd & Thor for the trip to the Western Pleasure Ranch north of Sandpoint.
 
SUN, APR 19     FREEMAN AREA             #4267    8:30 AM     LINCOLN BUILDING                  $3.50
Approx 6 mile walk including the old railroad grade south of Freeman plus area gravel roads.  Bring lunch.  Alternate meeting Albertson’s at 32nd & Hwy. 27. Call Elnora 456-0250 or Leroy 467-9241.

WED, APR 22     COUNTRY HOMES AREA      #4268    9:00 AM      SAFEWAY-FRANCIS & MONROE          N/C
From Safeway’s parking lot, Ardyce will lead us over the fields and through the woods on trails above Country Homes Boulevard.  Call her 998-9255 or MJ 448-9204.
      
SUN, APR 26     SUNNYSIDE ROAD-CDA       #4269    8:00 AM    LINCOLN BUILDING                  $5.00
An uphill walk starting from the parking lot near Tony's Supper Club.  Scenic views and hopefully wildlife sightings.  Call Jim 208-765-3160 or Gardner 487-7366.  Alternate meeting Liberty Lake Safeway at 8:15.

WED, APR 29    PHILEO LAKE AREA          #4270    8:30 AM    HWY 195 & CHENEY-SPK ROAD         $2.00
Carpool from the Trading Co. parking lot.  Al Neils will lead us on his first hike near Phileo Lake.  Come and cheer him on.  Call him at 245-3458 or MJ 448-9204.

SHORTER HIKES FOR SUNDAYS - CALL VIRGINIA at 534-1100 or MYRNA at 218-1158

Members and guests are expected to follow the procedures listed below for Club hikes and outings:
Walk on the left shoulder of the road facing traffic. Stay behind the designated leader and follow her/his rules. Stay with the group at all times and do not purposely lag behind. Liquor, drugs, and firearms are prohibited.

Membership:
To qualify for an active membership, an applicant must:
Be at least 17 years of age.
Participate in three hikes and one social within a four-month period just prior to submitting application to the Membership Committee.
All required fees must accompany application. The current fee is a $4.00 admission fee plus annual dues of $15.00 for a total of $19.00. For members joining after October 1st, the dues portion will apply to the following year's dues.
Be sponsored by two unrelated members who have belonged to the Club for more than one year Membership will be granted upon the approval of the Board of Directors.