SIERRA
SINGLEAIRES
SUGGESTIONS
FOR HIKES FROM PRECEDING SCHEDULES
0. VISIT ABALONE FARM NEAR SANTA CRUZ, 1A,
10:00 AM. This
unique operation will be explained by an enthusiastic marine biologist. Have a baby
abalone wiggle up your arm. Then, weather permitting, we will walk to a lovely
beach for lunch. Return by early- mid-afternoon. Reservations required. Limit
18. Directions: Call leaders. Carpools: Will be arranged by
participants. Leader: . Coleader: .
1. ALMADEN QUICKSILVER PARK, 2B, 10:30 AM. Hike in a park rich in mining
history, flora/fauna. Bring lunch & water. Boots recommended. No restrooms.
Directions: Son Hwy• 17 to Camden exit. Go E approx 6 mi on Camden to R
on McAbee Rd to end of road. Carpools: Los Gatos 9:45; Palo Alto 9:30;
San Mateo 9:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE. Directions:
From Hwy •85, then S. on Almaden Expwy 4.2 mi. Watch for Y & stay R on
Almaden Rd. Go 3.0 mi to parking on R.
2. ALUM ROCK PARK, EASY 1A, 1:00 PM. Leisurely walk along creek
trail & possibly more. 2–3 mi. Walking shoes OK. RAIN WILL MODIFY. Call
leader. Bring snack. Restrooms available. Optional pizza following hike at
McKee Rd/Capitol Av restaurant. Possible gate fee $3. Directions: From
Hwy 680, exit Alum Rock Av E, go 4 mi to end of road in park. Meet in front of
Science Institute (last parking lot). Carpools: Los Gatos/Palo
Alto/Woodside 12 noon; Milpitas 12:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
3. BAYFRONT WALK, EASY 1A, 1:00 PM. Virtually a level stroll
through the Baylands. Directions: Take San Antonio Rd E from Hwy 101 to
the end. Park on the road to the R. Carpools: Los Gatos 12:15; Woodside
12:30; Palo Alto 12:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
4. BAYLANDS WALK, 1A, 12:30 PM. 5+ level mi. Bring water &
snack, binoculars for bird watching. Directions: From Hwy 101 take San
Antonio Rd E to R on Terminal Blvd & park. Carpools: Los Gatos
11:45; Palo Alto 12:00; Woodside 11:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
5. BEACH HIKE—APTOS 12 NOON. Rio del Mar to Manresa Beach
& return, about 7 mi. We will have a late lunch/snack at Manresa picnic
tables & maybe watch some windsurfers Directions: Hwy 280 or 101 to
S on Hwy 17 (880) to S on Hwy 1; R on Rio del Mar Blvd to beach parking lot. Carpools:
Palo Alto/Woodside 10:30; Los Gatos 11:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
6. BENICIA (HISTORICAL HIKE IN OLD), 2A,
11:30 AM. Hike
along waterfront from Marina to Benicia Regional Park & Point Dillon
(narrowest part of Carquinez Strait); then visit old buildings including
Benicia State Capital, early Victorians, Fire Museum, depending on time. Bring
lunch, water, sun hat, windbreaker. Optional dinner afterward at restaurant in
area. Directions: Take Hwy 680 across Benicia-Martinez toll bridge
($1.00). Take 780 to E 5th St exit. Go L under freeway to R on Military,
continue 5 blocks to meet in Safeway parking lot at First & Military.
(Driving time 1 3/4 hrs) Carpools: Los Gatos/Palo Alto/Milpitas 9:30. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
7. BIG BASIN LOOP, 2B, 9:30 AM. Enjoy the cool quiet of big
trees & scenic vistas of the Pacific Ocean. A moderately strenuous 8 to 10
mi hike. Wear boots; bring lunch & water. Directions: Meet at snack
bar opposite Park Headquarters. Fee. Hwy 9 to Saratoga. S on Hwy 9 cross Hwy 35
to Hwy 236 to Park entrance. Carpools: Palo Alto 8:15; Los Gatos 8:25; E
San Jose 8:10. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
8. BIG BASIN STATE PARK, 2B, 10:00 AM. Hike to Berry Creek Falls,
10 mi, 1200 ft elev gain. Some slippery rock, so bring good footwear. Bring
lunch, water, & clothing for sun, wind, or rain. Light rain does not
cancel. Directions: From Saratoga, take Hwy 9 to Hwy 236 to Big Basin
Park Headquarters. Meet in parking lot across from Visitor Center. $5/car. Carpools:
Palo Alto 8:30; Cupertino 8:45; Los Gatos 9:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
9. BIG BASIN TO THE SEA, 3A, 7:45 AM. Moderate 11 mi hike from Big
Basin State Park to Hwy 1 at Waddell Creek will be 90% downhill scenic hike
through the redwoods. This is a loop trip. Bus #35 leaves Santa Cruz depot 7:45
AM or Felton Faire 8:10 AM; arrives Big Basin 9 AM. Hike to the sea. Return by
bus from Waddell Beach to Santa Cruz too late for potluck. Optional restaurant
dinner in Santa Cruz. Bring $2 in quarters for bus fare; lunch, lots of
water, & afternoon snack. Directions: Hwy 17 to Santa Cruz to Bus
Depot, 920 Pacific Av. Parking is in street & limited. For further info
about bus, call Santa Cruz MetropolitanTransit 408/425-8600. Carpools must
be PROMPT: San Mateo 6:00 AM; Palo Alto/Woodside 6:15 AM; Los Gatos 6:30
AM. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
10. BLACK DIAMOND MINES REGIONAL PRESERVE,
2B, 10:30 AM.
NE of Mt Diablo. Join us to hike the hills & explore underground mining
tunnels of California’s little-known coal-mining industry. Directions:
Take Hwy 80 or Hwy 680 to Hwy 4; exit at Sommersville Rd near Antioch & go
up 3 mi S to dead end at Preserve parking lot. Bring flashlights, lunch, &
water. Carpools: Palo Alto/Los Gatos/Milpitas 8:45. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
11. BRIONES REGIONAL PARK, LAFAYETTE, 2B,
10:30 AM. 7+
mi, 1100 ft elev gain. Moderate/hardy trek in high open meadowlands of
Lafayette/Pleasant Hills area. Spectacular views. Some steepness. Wear boots.
Layer clothing for possible variable weather. Directions: Hwy 680 N to
Hwy 24 W to Central Lafayette exit. At end of off ramp turn L on Deer Hill Rd.
1/2 mi to R on Happy Valley Rd for 5 winding mi on narrow road to R at dead end
onto Bear Creek. Go about 1/3 mi to turn at Briones Staging Area sign on R into
park. $3 fee. Park to R of kiosk. Carpools: Palo Alto/Los Gatos/E San
Jose 9:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
12. BUTANO FLOWER HIKE, 1A+, 11:30 AM. In addition to seeing some of
the trailwork done & those 6 bridges built by Singleaires, we should see
wild ginger, calypso orchids & lots of forget-me-nots. Meet at picnic area
just inside park for lunch. Fee. Bring water, lunch & boots. HEAVY RAIN
CANCELS. Directions: Hwy 92 to L on Hwy 1 to Pescadero Rd. Through
Pescadero to R on Cloverdale Rd. When you think you’ve gone too far, L turn
into park at small Butano Park sign. Carpools: Los Gatos/Cupertino/Palo
Alto 10:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
•Hwy 92 to L on Hwy 1, 16 mi to Pescadero Rd.
Through Pescadero to R on Cloverdale Rd, 4.4 mi to park entrance. L turn into
park at small Butano Park sign.
13. CALERO COUNTY PARK, 1A+, 11:00 AM. Frequent stops to look at
wildflowers. Approx 5 mi with 3 short, but steep, hills. Sturdy shoes with good
support or hiking boots. Dress in Layers. Beautiful views. Plant identification
lists available. Directions: Hwy 280 S to S on Hwy 17 to L at Camden.
Approx 6.7 mi to R on Almaden Expwy; then 2.3 mi to end of Almaden; turn R on
Harry Rd. 1 block to L on McKean at stop sign. Follow McKean approx 4.7 mi to
Calero County Park. Turn R. Meet at parking area by information sign. HEAVY
RAIN CANCELS. Carpools: Palo Alto 9:45; Los Gatos 10:15. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE. [Carol Unzicker 408/335-1090 State
Park Docent.]
14. CASTLE ROCK STATE PARK, 2B, 10 :30AM. Interesting rock formations,
largest black oaks in Santa Cruz Mtns interpretive area. Great views. Moderate
hike. Short sections of trails are rocky & rough. Boots advisable. Trail on
sheer cliff at some points, and narrow. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS.
Directions: From Saratoga—7mi W on Hwy 9 up to Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35). L
on Skyline approx 3 mi to Castle Rock parking area. From Hwy 280, exit Page
Mill Rd W. Go approx 10 mi up to L on Skyline (Hwy 35) to 3 mi past
intersection with Hwy 9 to Castle Rock parking area. Please try to carpool; the
parking lot gets full. Carpools recommended: Los Gatos/Cupertino 9:45;
Palo Alto 9:40; San Mateo 9:10. Leaders: NAME PHONE & NAME PHONE.
15. COAL MINE RIDGE, 1A, 1:00 PM. 5+ mi in woodsy hills near Palo
Alto/Menlo Park, moderate elev gain, some views of bay, no restrooms. Bring
water & snack. Directions: From Hwy 280, exit W on Alpine Rd 3.3 mi
to L at Indian Crossing (Portola Valley Ranch Sign) to Corte Madera School
parking lot.. Carpools: E San Jose 12:10; Los Gatos 12:15; Palo Alto
12:40. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
16. COYOTE POINT WALK 1A-, 2:00 PM. Easy stroll overlooking the bay.
Bring water. Meet at Beach Group Picnic Area, 1st L after toll booth; $4 fee. Directions:
Going N on hwy101: exit Dore Ave, L on Bayshore to R on Coyote Point Dr. Going
S on hwy 101: exit Poplar, circle back across Hwy 101, then L on Bayshore, R on
Coyote Pt Rd. Carpools urged: Los Gatos 12:45; Palo Alto 1:15; San Mateo
1:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
17. CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESERVOIR, 3B, 10:00 AM.
Shady trails in
wooded valley in 23,000 acre state fish & game refuge. We have permission
from SF Water Dept to hike the trails from the quarry toward Millbrae. Bring
lunch & plenty of water. Directions: From Hwy 280, exit 92 W toward
Half Moon Bay. Cross the reservoir, go 0.7 mi from water to metal gate on R
(There is no sign) Park in the quarry. Gate will be locked when hikers are
inside. Please be on time. Carpools: Los Gatos 8:45; Palo Alto 9; San
Mateo 9:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
18. DOG HIKE AT RIO DEL MAR BEACH, 1A, 12
NOON. Another
exciting dog hike! Dog not needed! Bring water, leash, & dog toys &
games. Prizes for the dogs. Directions: Take Hwy 17 S to S on Hwy 1 at
Santa Cruz to Rio del Mar State Beach exit. Meet at beach near parking lot. Carpools:
Palo Alto 10:30; Los Gatos 11. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
19. DOG HIKE (COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK–),
1A, 11:30 A M.
Scenic hike along hills overlooking the Bay. Paved trails; pleasant picnic
area. Bring leash, bag, water, and lunch. Meet at 11:30 in first parking lot on
L after gate. Directions: Take hwy 101 to University Av exit (or Willow
Rd exit) to Dumbarton Bridge. Cross bridge & take Paseo Padre exit to R,
turning L on Paseo Padre. Look for sign to Coyote Regional Park on L on
Patterson. CALL LEADERS TO RESERVE. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
20. DOG HIKE MARIN HEADLANDS, 1A, 10:30 AM. Dog hike with San Francisco Bay
Chapter starting at Fort Cronkite. Bring leash, lunch, litter bag. Directions:
Take HWY 101 to Golden Gate Bridge. Cross bridge & turn L at Sausalito exit
after the tunnel. Proceed to Ft. Cronkite parking lot. Carpool:
Palo Alto 9:15 Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE. RAIN
CANCELS.
21. DOGS, (FORT CRONKHITE HIKE WITH), 1B,
12:00 NOON. Scenic
ocean vistas & beautiful wildflowers. Come join the dogs on this
spectacular hike. Dog owners bring leash, water, lunch. Directions: Hwy
101 across Golden Gate Bridge. Turn R just past Vista Point onto Sausalito
Lateral Rd; Turn L (W) on Bunker Rd & go under Hwy 101 via Barry-Baker
Tunnel. Follow Bunker Rd to Mitchell Rd (alongside Rodeo Lagoon) to parking lot
at end. Meet at parking lot. Carpool: Palo Alto 10:30. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
22. EDGEWOOD COUNTY PARK, 1A, 1:00 PM, 5 MI.
Farewell-to-spring
time! No lunch stop; bring snack, water, sun hat. Directions: 280 to
Edgewood Rd exit. Go 1 mi E to park entrance on R. Limited parking. Carpools:
Los Gatos 12:00; Palo Alto/San Mateo 12:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
23. EDGEWOOD COUNTY PARK, EASY 1A, 4 MI,
1:00 PM. Very
popular flower hike. Limited to 30. Advance reservation please.
No lunch stop: bring snack/plenty of water/sun protection. Boots not necessary.
Limited parking, please carpool. Directions: Hwy 280 to Edgewood Rd
exit. Go 1 mi E to park entrance on R. Carpools: Los Gatos, 12:00; Palo
Alto/San Mateo, 12:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
RAIN CANCELS.
24. EL CORTE MADERA OSP, SANDSTONE
"CAVES," 2B, 10:00 AM. Leisurely hike from Skeggs Pt on Skyline Blvd, Woodside.
High ridges, deep forests, wiews of Pacific from Pt Reyes to Monterey Bay. Probable
docents from Midpeninsula Open Space District. No restrooms. Directions:
From S take Hwy 280 N to W on Hwy 84 (Woodside Road) to R on Hwy 35 (Skyline)
for 3.5 mi to Skeggs Pt. From N take Hwy 92 W to L on Hwy 35 (Skyline) for 8.8
mi. Very limited parking. Carpools: Los Gatos 9; Palo Alto 9:20; E San
Jose 8:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
25. ELKHORN SLOUGH RESERVE, 1A, 11:00 AM. Meet at parking lot at Visitor Center.
Leisurely, docent-led hike through wildlife sanctuary. Limit 30. Call Maxine
for reservations. $2.50/person. Bring lunch, water, binoculars. Heavy rain
cancels. Directions: Hwy 1 to Santa Cruz, past Watsonville. At Moss
Landing, L on Dolan Rd (PG&E plant) to L on Elkhorn Rd to Visitor
Center—Elkhorn Slough Estuary Research Center. Reserve. Carpools:
Los Gatos 10:00; Cupertino 9:30; Palo Alto 9:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
26A FALL CREEK TRAIL, 2B, 10:30 AM. Meet at Safeway parking lot in Felton. Hike on road 1 mi. to
trail gate. The trail is steep and
forested, tucked into a rugged
canyon. We follow the lively creek through second-growth redwood, bay, and fir
trees. We will visit the
lime kiln area and an old limestone quarry. Bring boots, water, and lunch. Approx 8 mi.
DIRECTIONS: Hwy 17 S to Mt. Hermon Rd, 2nd exit in Scott’s Valley, stay on Mt. Hermon to L into Safeway at corner Graham Hill Rd., one block before Hwy 9.
Carpools: Woodside 9:00; Palo
Alto/Cupertino 9:15; Los Gatos 9:45.
LEADER: NAME PHONE. COLEADER: NAME PHONE.
26B. UPPER FALL CREEK PARK, 2B,
9:00 AM. Meet
at Trail Head Parking Lot. The trail is steep and forested, through
second-growth redwood, bay, and fir trees. Strenuous, approx. 8 mi., 1750 ft.
elev.gain. Follow Fall Creek South
Fork, visit the Lime Kiln area. Make a
steep ascent to the lunch stop at Lost Camp, then climb further to Big Ben
Tree. Descend through unspoiled wilderness to the Barrel Mill Site on Fall
Creek North Fork, follow it homewards, detour past the Lime Kilns to avoid a
difficult fording of the North Fork.
Bring boots,
water, and lunch.
DIRECTIONS: Hwy 17 S to
Mt.Hermon Rd, 2nd exit in Scotts Valley, stay on Mt. Hermon Rd, turn right on
Graham Rd, cross Hwy 9 in Felton (Graham Rd. becomes Felton Empire Rd) appr. 1
mi. to Trail Head Parking on right.
Carpools: Woodside 7:00; Palo
Alto/Cupertino 7:15; Los Gatos 7:45.
LEADER: NAME PHONE.
COLEADER: NAME PHONE.
27. FOOTHILLS PARK, 1A, 11:30 AM. Hike through woods &
meadows. (We usually see deer browsing.) Bring snack & water. Nature Center
at trailhead. Directions: ALL meet at Page Mill/280 Park &
Ride at 11:30 to consolidate carpools & to distribute Palo Alto
residents’ $3 fee. Carpools: Los Gatos 10:45; Palo Alto 11:30; San Mateo
11:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
28. FOOTHILLS PARK, 2B, 10:15 AM. Hike through woods &
meadows. Bring lunch & water. Nature Center at trailhead. Directions:
ALL meet at Page Mill/280 Park & Ride at 10:15 to consolidate
carpools & to distribute Palo Alto residents’ $3 fee. Carpools: Los
Gatos 9:30; Palo Alto 10:15; San Mateo 9:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS.
29. FOOTHILLS PARK (ANNUAL HIKE
LEADERS/COLEADERS TRAINING HIKE,) 1A, 11:00 AM–3 PM. Sponsored by the Outings
Committee. To hone leadership skills of experienced & aspiring hike leaders
& coleaders. Everyone is welcome...HEAVY RAIN CANCELS. Directions:
All meet at Page Mill/Hwy 280 park & ride lot at 10:30 AM with lunch,
water, etc. Call Leader: Pat Eagle 415/493-2970 if you have questions.
Otherwise just come & have an enjoyable & informative afternoon.
30. FOREST OF NISENE MARKS STATE PARK, 1 A,
12:00 NOON. Approx
5 mi, some hills. Lunch at 1:00—Walt will lecture. Bring boots. Could be muddy.
Directions: See hike above (Loma Prieta). Carpools: Woodside
10:45; Cupertino 11:00; Los Gatos 11:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
31. FOREST OF NISENE MARKS, 2B, 10:30 AM. Through redwoods to site of
abandoned logging town of Loma Prieta! Directions: From Santa Cruz, go S
on Hwy 1 to Seacliff Beach exit. L onto State Park Dr, cross freeway to R on
Soquel Dr, 0.5 mi to parking lot near Bayview Hotel on L to carpool to Park
entrance. Carpools: E San Jose 9:00; Palo Alto 9:15, Los Gatos 9:40. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
32. FOUR PRESERVE LOOP, 2B, 11:00 AM. Visit 4 Preserves on this 8 mi
loop starting from Montebello Ridge. Boots required; bring lunch. Directions:
From Hwy 280 take Page Mill Rd W approx 7 mi to Montebello Ridge parking area
on L. Carpools: Los Gatos 10:00; Cupertino 10:15; Palo Alto 10:30. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
33. FREMONT OLDER, 1A, 1:00 PM. Leisurely hike through
beautiful oaks, redwoods, & madrones up to high meadows overlooking
Saratoga & Cupertino. Meet at Park Entrance. Very limited parking. Directions:
From Hwy 280 exit S on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. Proceed S to Prospect Rd (about
2-3 mi). Turn R follow Prospect into park entrance. (You will have to make a L
turn when the road turns into Stelling, to stay on Prospect.) Carpools:
San Mateo 12:00; Palo/Woodside 12:15; Los Gatos 12:30. Leader: NAME
PHONE Coleader: NAME PHONE. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS.
34. GARLAND RANCH REGIONAL PARK, CARMEL
VALLEY, 3C, 10:00 AM. Lots of ups & downs for more than 2000’ elev gain. Varied
terrain. Boots required. Heavy rain cancels. Views & wildflowers. Bring
extra food & water for long hike. Directions: Hwy 1 S to Carmel.
Watch for L turn lane for G16, Carmel Valley Rd. Go 9 mi to parking on R. Meet
at Visitors’ Center. Carpools: San Mateo 7:30; Palo Alto 7:45; Los Gatos
8:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
35. GOLDEN GATE PARK, 2A, 11:00 AM. Meet at sign in front of Dutch
Windmill on Kennedy Dr. We will walk on Kennedy Dr to Stowe Lake for lunch;
then free time to visit museums, arboretum, rhododendrons, or paddle boats on
Stowe Lake (costs money). Directions: From Hwy 280 take 19th Ave as you
enter San Francisco. Just after SF State, turn L at signal into & through
Stonestown Shopping Ctr; R on Lake Merced Dr, R on Sunset, L on Sloat Ave, R on
Great Highway. N until you reach Golden Gate Park. R on Kennedy Dr to North
(Dutch) Windmill at NW end of Park. Park there unless it’s full; then park on
Great Highway oposite Kennedy Dr. We’ll go even in light rain, spending more time
in museums ($$ needed). Carpools: Los Gatos 9:30; Palo Alto 10:00; San
Mateo 10:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
36. GOLDEN GATE PARK, EASY 1A, 10:00 AM. Tour the Strawberry Hill-Stow
Lake area (great views) & the park’s East End (3 dells, plus) guided by a
Friends of Recreation & Parks docent who will give historical background.
$2 docent fee. Bring your own lunch or buy from a stand. Meet at Park Map
between Japanese Tea Garden & DeYoung Museum. Directions: From Hwy
280 take 19th Av until you enter Golden Gate Park. Turn R immediately on Martin
Luther King Dr. Park in Arboretum area. (Concourse Rd closed Sundays.) Carpools:
Los Gatos 8:30; Palo Alto 9:00; San Mateo 9:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
37. GRANT RANCH, 1A, 12:30. 5-6 mi; no lunch stop. Bring
water, snacks, sun protection. Wear boots or sturdy walking shoes. Directions:
From Hwy 101, exit Tully Rd E to R on Quimby Rd. E to Mt Hamilton Rd. R 1/4 mi
to park entrance. Fee. Meet at Park Headquarters. Carpools: San Mateo/Woodside
11:00; Palo Alto 11:15; Cupertino/Los Gatos 11:30; Milpitas 11:45. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
38. GRANT RANCH, 2B, 10:30 AM. 8.2 mi loop hike in open
country. Some steep uphill. Meet at restroom near circle. Directions:
From Hwy 101 take Tully 0.8 mi E to R turn on Quimby. Follow Quimby 8 mi to Mt
Hamilton Rd. Turn R 0.2 mi to park entrance. $3 fee. Seniors free. Fill out
slip if kiosk unattended. Carpools: Los Gatos/Palo Alto 9:30; E San Jose
10:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE. Optional
re-carpool at Sears Auto Store on L just after turn onto Quimby, !0:00 AM.
39. GRANT RANCH, 3B, 9:30 AM PROMPT. Meet in Grant Lake car park. Directions:
From I- 680, E on Alum Rock Av about 2 mi, R on Mt Hamilton Rd. Go 8 mi &
park on R 1/4 mi after park entrance. Entrance fee. Carpools: Woodside
8:00; Palo Alto 8:15; Los Gatos 8:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
40. GRANT RANCH, MODERATE 2B, 11:30 AM. 7 mi hike with lots of ups &
downs, some steep. Beautiful views of Santa Clara Valley. Boots recommended;
water a must. Meet across Mt Hamilton Rd from main park entrance about 100 yds
up in a small parking lot at Hall’s Valley trailhead Directions: From
Hwy 280/680 take Alum Rock E to Mt Hamilton Rd (Rte 130); or take Tully Rd E to
R turn on Quimby to Mt Hamilton Rd: turn R, 1/4 mi to entrance. Carpools:
Palo Alto 10:30; Los Gatos 10:45; E San Jose 11:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
41. GRANT RANCH,2B+, 10:00 AM. Beautiful winter vistas of
valley and Mt Hamilton. Bring boots, lunch, water. RAIN CANCELS. Directions:
Meet at Grant Lake car park. From Hwy 680, E on Alum Rock Ave about 2 mi, R on
Mt Hamilton Rd. Go 8 mi and park on R 1/4 mi after park entrance. FEE. Carpools:
Woodside 8:30; Palo Alto 8:45; Los Gatos 9:00. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
42. HENRY COE ST PARK, 2B, 10:00 AM. 9.2 Mi Loop Hike. 1,500 ft elev
gain; some shade & open trails; will hike to Madrone Soda Springs &
China Hole. Directions: Take Hwy 101 S from San Jose; exit on Dunne Av
in Morgan Hill. Go E 13 mi to Park Headquarters–Henry Coe State Park. Carpool
if possible; parking limited. Carpools: Woodside 8:15; Palo Alto
8:30; Los Gatos/Cupertino/Milpitas 8:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
43. HENRY COE, 2B+, 10:00 AM. Leader’s choice. Strenuous
9.3 mi. Meet at lower parking lot as you enter park. $5 fee. Directions:
Hwy 101 S through San Jose near Gilroy. Take Dunn Rd exit E about 13 mi to park
entrance. Boots & plenty of water required. Carpools recommended:
Palo Alto/Los Gatos 8:30; E San Jose 8:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
44. HIDDEN VILLA, LOS ALTOS HILLS, 3C, 10:00
AM. 12 mi with
2,500 ft elev gain. Strenuous, fast-paced hike with some very steep climbs
& rough terrain. Good boots a must; no running or walking shoes. Loop hike
partway up Black Mtn over into Rancho San Antonio, returning by the quarry
& Windmill Meadow. Directions: From Hwy 280 Exit W at El Monte
(becomes Moody Rd). Hidden Villa is on Moody Rd 2.2 mi beyond stoplight at
Foothill College. Watch for a small sign on L just past a horse pasture on L. Carpools:
Los Gatos/E San Jose 9:00; Palo Alto/Woodside 9:30. HEAVY RAIN may modify hike
slightly. Leader: Pat Dutton 408/238-9183. Coleader: Barbara
Devin 415/369-4118.
45. HUDDART PARK, 2B, 10:30 AM. New Hike! 8.2 mi loop through
forest with 1500 ft elev gain. Meet at Miwok area by restrooms. Directions:
From Hwy 280 take Woodside Rd (Hwy 84) W through Woodside to R on Kings Mtn Rd.
2 mi to park entrance. $3/car. Carpools recommended: Los Gatos 9:30; San
Mateo/Palo Alto 9:45; Woodside 10:10. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
46. LOMA PRIETA SITE (HIKE TO ), 2B?, 10:30
AM. Hike in
lovely redwood forest to site of old logging town of Loma Prieta. Directions:
From Santa Cruz go S on Hwy 1 to Seacliff Beach exit. L onto State Park Dr,
cross fwy to R on Soquel Dr; 0.5 mi to parking lot near Bayview Hotel on L. Carpools:
Palo Alto/Milpitas/E San Jose 9:15; Los Gatos 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
47. LOS ALAMITOS CREEK TRAIL, 1+A, 12:30. Bring lunch. Basic urban hike in
San Jose. Walk from Light Rail Station, past housing tracts, past Lake Almaden
Park (closed in winter), to Los Alamitos Creek Trail. Watch for occasional
basic brown duck & some everyday variety of yard birds. Meet at Park &
Ride lot at the Light Rail Station. Directions: Hwy 280 to Almaden Blvd/Expwy.
Exit S to L on Coleman (1/4 mi past Blossom Hill Rd), to Light Rail Station on
L. Heavy rain cancels. Check with leader if in doubt. Carpools: San Mateo
11:30; Palo Alto 11:45; Los Gatos 12:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
48. LOS ALAMITOS CREEK/ALMADEN LAKE, EASY
1A, 1:00 PM. Repeat
of a prior sellout hike in scenic S San Jose! Easy terrain, flat, partially
paved. Bring snack & water. Meet in "Park & Ride" at Light
Rail station at Coleman & Winfield. Directions: Hwy 280 to Almaden
Expwy. Exit S to L on Coleman (1/4 mi past Blossom Hill Rd), to Light Rail
Station on L. Carpools: San Mateo 12:00; Palo Alto 12:15; Los Gatos
12:30. Heavy rain dampens & cancels—call leader to be sure. Bring $$ for
Light Rail. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
49. LOS TRANCOS OSP, 1A, 12:45 PM. Easy nature trail on the San
Andreas Fault Line. Bring water, snack. No lunch stop. Directions: From Hwy 280
take Page Mill W 7 mi to parking lot on R. (Restroom at Montebello parking on
L.) Carpools: Los Gatos 11:30; Palo Alto 12:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
50. MONTEBELLO TO BLACK MTN, 1B, 11:00 AM. Down the nature trail, loop
around to go up a fairly steep climb, back the canyon trail to parking lot. Directions:
From Hwy 280 take Page Mill Rd toward Skyline approx 7 mi to Montebello parking
lot. Carpools: Los Gatos/San Mateo 9:45; Palo Alto 10:15. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
51. MONTEBELLO TO BLACK MTN, 2B, 11:00 AM. Moderately paced hike with
possible trip to local winery. Beautiful area with great vistas of Silicon
Valley & East Bay hills (on a clear day). Directions: From Hwy 280 take
Page Mill Rd toward Skyline approx 7 mi to Montebello parking lot. Carpools:
Los Gatos/San Mateo 9:45; Palo Alto 10:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
52. MONTEBELLO TO BLACK MOUNTAIN, 2B, 11:00
AM. Easy 2B
hike with beautiful vistas of mountains and the bay. Spectacular wildflowers
with help on identification. Photographers welcome. Bring a snack to share. Directions:
From Hwy 280 take Page Mill Rd W up the mountain 7 mi to Montebello Ridge
parking lot on L. Carpools: Los Gatos 10:00; Palo Alto/Woodside 10:15. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
53. MONUMENT PEAK, (ANNUAL ASSAULT ON) 2B+,
10:00 AM. Leaders
will lead at moderate pace. 2000’ elev gain. Please wear boots, bring plenty of
water, wear hat, & check with leaders for any concerns about hike. HEAVY
RAIN MAY CANCEL. Directions: From Hwy 680 take Calaveras Blvd (Hwy 237)
E through Milpitas to L into Ed Levin Park at sign. Go through park gate to
upper end of Sandy Wool Lake. Carpools: Los Gatos/Palo Alto 9:00; San
Mateo 8:45; Milpitas 9:40. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
54. MOUNT TAMALPAIS LEADER’S CHOICE, 2B,
10:00 AM, MODERATELY STRENUOUS. Meet at Mountain Home, Panoramic Hwy parking area. Rain
or shine. Directions: From Golden Gate bridge N to Mill Valley/Stinson
Beach exit (Hwy 1). Go to Panoramic Hwy & follow Mt. Tam Signs to Mountain
Home. Carpools: Los Gatos 8:00 AM; Palo Alto 8:15; San Mateo 8:30. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
•Go to Panoramic Hwy & follow Mt
Tam signs 2.6 mi to Mountain Home on R Parking on L side of road.
55. MOUNT TAMALPAIS LEADER’S CHOICE, 2B+,
9:45 AM. Meet
at Mountain Home, Panoramic Hwy parking. Rain or shine. Directions: From
Golden Gate Bridge, N to Mill Valley/Stinson Beach Exit (Hwy 1). Go to
Panoramic Hwy & follow Mt Tam signs to Mtn Home. Carpools: Los Gatos
8:00; Palo Alto/Milpitas 8:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
•
56. MT. HAMILTON, 2A+, 11:00 AM. We've a special invitation to
explore a trail on Mt. Hamilton not open to the general public. The hike will
be 6-7 mi over rugged terrain with ups & downs. Some off-trail strenuous
hiking. Boots are required. Hikers on this hike will potluck on Mt Hamilton
with directions to be given out at the hike. Day likely hot; evening may be
cool. Meet at last house on left; look for SS sign. If yard is full, park in
lot by telescope. No road parking. Directions: From 680, take
Alum Rock Av to Mt Hamilton Rd to Lick Observatory or, from Hwy 101 take Tully
Rd E to Quimby Rd into hills for several mi to R on Mt Hamilton Rd to Lick
Observatory. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
57. PENITENCIA CREEK/ALUM ROCK PARK, 1A,
12:00 NOON. Meet
at trailhead at end of Penitencia Creek Rd. (No gate fee). Restrooms at mid-trail.
Boots a must. Bring water & lunch. Penitencia Creek Trail via Woodland
Trail to South Rim Trail overlooking Santa Clara Valley. Then we’ll take a
switchback trail downhill to the Mineral Springs. Directions: Hwy
680 to E on Berryessa Rd. One block to S (R) on Capitol Ave. Turn E (L) on
Penitencia Creek Rd to parking lot at end of road. Carpools: Los
Gatos/Palo Alto 11:15; Milpitas 11:40. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
58. PESCADERO CREEK/BUTANO RIDGE, 3B, 9:30
SHARP. A lovely
primitive park, not used much. Directions: From Hwy 280 take Hwy 84
across Hwy 35 (Skyline) & go through La Honda. Turn L on Alpine Rd outside
La Honda, R on Pescadero Rd. Just before San Mateo Co Memorial Park, turn L on
Wurr Rd. 150 yds to trailhead. Restrooms at Memorial Park. Carpools: Los
Gatos 8:00; Palo Alto 8:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
59. PESCADERO MARSH NATURAL PRESERVE, 1A,
12:30 PM.
Docent-led, leisurely hike for all levels. Through the marshes—good
bird-watching. Bring water, snack, warm, layered clothes, binoculars optional.
Rain cancels. Directions: Hwy 280 to Hwy 92 to Half Moon Bay. L on Hwy
1. Drive S about 15 mi to 2nd parking area of Pescadero State Beach (just past
bridge over Pescadero Creek). Carpools: Los Gatos 10:45; Palo Alto
11:15; San Mateo 11:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
60. POINT LOBOS RESERVE, EASY 1A, 11:00 AM
SHARP. Join us
for our 6th annual Mothers’ Day stroll. Magnificent ocean views, spectacular
rock formations, an abundance of flora & fauna. Lots of tourists, so
carpool. Entrance fee. Bring lunch, sunscreen & tennis shoes. Meet at Park
entrance. 3-5 mi with some stairs & a lot of poison oak. Directions:
Hwy 17 to Hwy 1 (or Hwy 101 to Monterey Peninsula turnoff to Hwy 1). Take Hwy 1
to 1.4 mi S of Carmel. Watch for Pt Lobos Reserve sign on R. Carpools:
San Mateo 8:45; Los Gatos 9:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
61. POINT LOBOS STATE RESERVE, 2A, 11:00 AM.
Meet in parking
lot by Bird Island & picnic area. Park on Hwy 1 facing N & hike in on
trail to left of North Shore entrance. We’ll hike all around point. Bring lunch
& water. We’ll hike S to N, returning to picnic area to eat & rest.
Directions: Hwy 101 S to Hwy 156 W to Hwy 1 N of Monterey. Go through Carmel S to
Reserve on R Alternate route: Hwy 17 to Hwy 1 in Santa Cruz. Carpools: Los
Gatos 9:30; Palo Alto 9:00; San Mateo 8:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
62. POINT REYES, 10 MI, 2A. From Pierce Ranch to Tomales
Bluff. Grand views! See Tule Elk. Hike goes if leader has sufficient
reservations by Wed, May 6. No guarantee to return to potluck. Optional group
dinner nearby. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
63. PORTOLA STATE PARK, 1A+, 12:30 PM. Meet in Madrone parking lot.
Moderately strenuous hike through beautiful wooded area. Some up &
downhill. $5 fee per car. Directions: From Hwy 280 take Page Mill or Hwy 84 to
Skyline Blvd. or W on Hwy 9 from Saratoga to N on Skyline. From junction of
Page Mill & Skyline, follow Alpine Rd W. Watch for sign at "Y"
junction. Go L to Portola State Park. Carpools: Los Gatos/San Mateo 11:00; Palo
Alto 11:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
64. PORTOLA STATE PARK, 1A, 12:30 PM. Meet in Madrone parking lot
for 5-6 mi hike through beautiful wooded area. Gentle uphill start before
lunch. Some up and downhill after lunch. $5 per car. Directions: From Hwy 280
take Page Mill or Hwy 84 to Skyline Blvd. Or W on Hwy 9 from Saratoga to
Skyline Blvd. From junction of Page Mill & Skyline follow Alpine Rd W.
Watch for sign to bear L to Portola State Park to Madrone parking area. Carpools:
Los Gatos/San Mateo/Palo Alto 11:00 Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
65. PORTOLA STATE PARK, 2B, 10:30 AM. Enjoy an autumn day in this
lovely setting. Meet at Park Headquarters. Directions: From Hwy 280 take Page
Mill or Hwy 84 to Skyline Blvd. Or W on Hwy 9 from Saratoga to Skyline Blvd.
From junction of Page Mill & Skyline follow Alpine Rd W. Watch for sign to
bear L to Portola State Park to Madrone parking area. $5 per car. Carpools recommended:
Los Gatos/Palo Alto 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
66. PORTOLA STATE PARK, 3B OR STRENUOUS 2B,
(LEADER’S CHOICE), 9:30 AM PROMPT. Come to Park headquarters to pay fee ($5 per car) &
get parking instructions. Hike the Peter’s Creek Loop or Butano Ridge Trail
depending on the state of the trails. Boots a must. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS. Directions:
From Hwy 280 take Page Mill or Hwy 84 to Skyline Blvd, or W on Hwy 9 from
Saratoga to Skyline Blvd. From junction of Page Mill & Skyline follow
Alpine Rd W. Watch for sign at "Y" junction. Go L to Portola State
Park. Carpools: Los Gatos/San Mateo 8:00; Palo Alto 8:30. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
67. PORTOLA STATE PARK, 3B, 9:30 AM PROMPT. Hike to grove of old-growth
redwoods. Meet at park headquarters. Directions: From Hwy 280 take Page
Mill or Hwy 84 to Skyline Blvd, or W on Hwy 9 from Saratoga to Skyline Blvd.
From junction of Page Mill and Skyline follow Alpine Rd W. Watch for sign to
bear L to Portola State Park to Madrone parking area, $5/car. Carpools:
Los Gatos/San Mateo 8:30; Palo Alto 8. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
68. PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO HISTORIC
TRAIL, 1A, 11:00 AM. A
leisurely stroll thru one of America’s oldest & most beautiful Army Posts
(a Registered National Historic Monument). Meet at main parade grounds.
Directions: 101 N, exit Van Ness Av. L on Lombard St into Presidio. R on
Presidio Blvd, which becomes Lincoln Blvd, to main parade grounds (Lincoln
Blvd/Anza Av). Carpools: Los Gatos 9:30; Palo Alto/Woodside 10:00. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
69. PURISIMA CREEK OPEN SPACE, 2B, 10:00 AM Moderately-paced hike. Bring
water & layered clothes as weather can vary. Directions: Take Hwy 1 to
Higgins-Purisima Rd just south of Half Moon Bay. 4.5 mi to park entrance.
Parking very limited. Carpools urged. Carpools: Los Gatos 8:30; Palo
Alto/Woodside 9:00; San Mateo 9:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
70. PURISIMA CREEK OPEN SPACE, 2B, 10:30 AM.
8 mi climb from
the bottom, but it’s all downhill after lunch. Wear boots; bring water &
lunch. Layer for sun & shade. Directions: Take Hwy 1 to Higgins-Purisima Rd
just S of Half Moon Bay; 4.5 mi to entrance by bridge. VERY LIMITED PARKING. Carpools
encouraged: Los Gatos 9:00; Cupertino 9:15; Palo Alto 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE.
Coleader: NAME PHONE.
71. PURISIMA CREEK REDWOODS, 1B, 12:00 NOON.
Directions:
From I-280 exit onto Woodside Rd W to R (north) on Skyline Blvd. Go 8.4 mi to second
parking lot (next to King’s Mtn Store). Carpools: Los Gatos 10:45; Palo Alto
11:15; Woodside 11:25. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
72. RANCHO DEL OSO, 1A, 12:30 PM. Enjoy docent-led walk at
historic Rancho del Oso (Ranch of the Bear). Bring lunch to eat at Nature
Center before 1 PM walk. Directions: Take Hwy 17 to N on Hwy 1 for 20 mi
to 1st gate S of Waddell Creek Bridge & follow signs. Carpools:
Palo Alto 11:00; Los Gatos 11:30. Leader: Pat Eagle 415/493-2970. Coleader:
Docent-led.
73. RANCHO SAN ANTONIO, 2A, 11:00 AM. Meet in parking lot away from
restrooms. Carpools: Los Gatos/Palo Alto 10:30; San Mateo 10:15. Directions:
From 280 take Foothill exit, W on Foothill Blvd. 1st R on Cristo Rey (by
church) to Park entrance. Keep L to horse-trailer parking lot. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
74. RANCHO SAN ANTONIO, 2B, 10:00 AM. Meet in parking lot near
restrooms. Directions: From Hwy 280 exit W on Foothill Blvd to 1st R on
Cristo Rey Dr (by church) to park entrance. Carpools: San Mateo/Woodside
9:15; Los Gatos/Palo Alto 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
75. RANCHO SAN ANTONIO, EASY 1A, 11:00 AM. A slow pace (less than 1A).
Approx 4 level mi. Directions: From 280 take Foothill exit, W on
Foothill Blvd. 1st R on Cristo Rey (by church) to Park entrance. Keep L to
horse-trailer parking lot. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader: NAME
PHONE. RAIN CANCELS.
76. RANCHO SAN ANTONIO, EASY 2A, 12 NOON. Meet in lower parking lot by
restrooms to enjoy a leisurely hike along the Rogue Valley Trail. Bring liquid
& lunch. Directions: From Hwy 280 take Foothill exit, W on Foothill
Blvd. 1st R on Cristo Rey (by church) to Park entrance. Carpools: Los
Gatos 11:15; San Mateo 11:30; Palo Alto 11:45. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
77. RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE, 1A,
1:00 PM. Easy
hike. Bring water & snack. Heavy rain cancels. Directions: From S:
Hwy 9 to Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35). R 6 mi to intersection with Page Mill Rd.
Parking is on NW corner of Skyline & Page Mill. From N: Hwy 84 to Skyline.
L 7 mi. From Palo Alto: Page Mill Rd to Skyline. Carpools: Los
Gatos 12:00; Palo Alto 12:30; Woodside 12:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
78. RUSSIAN RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE, 2B,
10:30 AM. Heavy
rain cancels. Directions: From S: Hwy 9 to Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35). R 6 mi to
intersection with Page Mill Rd. Parking is on NW corner of Skyline & Page
Mill. From N: Hwy 84 to Skyline. L 7 mi. From Palo Alto: Page Mill Rd to
Skyline. Carpools: Los Gatos 9:30; Palo Alto/Woodside 9:45. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
79. RUSSIAN RIDGE OSP, 2B, 7:30 AM. Hike above the valley on Easter
morning & be back about noon. Bring lunch to eat after the hike. Heavy rain
cancels. Directions: Hwy 280 to Page Mill Rd. Go up Page Mill to Skyline
(Hwy 35). Cross Skyline. Russian Ridge parking is on R. Carpools: Palo
Alto 7:00 AM; Los Gatos 6:45 AM. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
80. SAM McDONALD COUNTY PARK, 2B+, 10:00 AM.
Hike through
rolling hills, meadows & stately redwoods. Some uphill climbs will be
strenuous. Directions: From Palo Alto/Woodside take Hwy 84 toward La
Honda. Go through La Honda; turn L on Pescadero Rd. Stay R at junction with
Alpine Rd to Park entrance & parking lot. Carpools: Los Gatos 8:45;
Woodside 9:15; Palo Alto 9:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
81. SAN BRUNO MOUNTAIN PARK, 2B, 10:30 AM. Moderate. Weather is variable,
so dress in layers! Wear boots, bring water & lunch. Directions:
From HWY 101 N take Brisbane/Cow Palace exit. Go past Brisbane to L on Guadalupe
Canyon Pkwy to R at Park parking lot. Entry fee. Carpools: Los Gatos
9:00; Cupertino 9:15; Palo Alto 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader:
NAME PHONE. HEAVY RAIN CANCELS!
•Go past Brisbane 2 mi to L on
Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy 2.2 mi to R at Park parking lot.
82. SAN BRUNO MTN PARK, 2B, 10:30 AM. Weather is variable, with fog,
sun & wind, so dress in layers. Wear boots, bring water & lunch. Directions:
N on Hwy 101 to Brisbane/Cow Palace exit. Go past Brisbane on L to Guadalupe
Canyon Pkwy to R at Park parking lot. Entry fee. Carpools: Los Gatos
9:00; Cupertino 9:15; Palo Alto 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
83. SAN BRUNO MTN STATE & COUNTY PARK,
1A, 12 NOON. Explore
this landmark of local & regional significance. Variable weather conditions
at all times, so prepare for rain, sun, fog, views, & vistas! Bring water
& snack. No lunch stop. Directions: From Hwy 101 N take Brisbane/Cow
Palace exit. Pass Brisbane to L on Guadalupe Cyn Pkwy to 2nd (trailhead)
parking lot. Entry fee. Carpools: Los Gatos 10:30; Cupertino 10:45; Palo
Alto 11:00. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
83.1 SAN FRANCISCO TO SAUSALITO, 2A, 10:00 AM. Meet at Green’s Restaurant at
Ft Mason in SF. Walk along Marina, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Ridge Trail to
Sausalito. Take ferry back to Fisherman’s Wharf—$4.50. RAIN CANCELS. Directions:
Hwy 101 N, exit Van Ness Av. Take Van Ness to L on Bay St to Ft. Mason. Carpools:
Los Gatos 8:10; Palo Alto 8:45; San Mateo 9:00. Leader: Carol Arnold
408/298-9043. Coleader: TBA.
84. SAN PEDRO PARK, 1A, 12:30 PM. No lunch stop. Snack break.
Water & boots a must. Directions: See hike above. Carpools:
Los Gatos 11:00; Palo Alto/San Mateo 11:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
SAN PEDRO PARK, MODERATE 1A+, 11:00
AM. First half
uphill, slowly. Wear boots & layered clothing. Bring water & lunch. Directions:
From Hwy 280 take Hwy 92 W to Hwy 1 in Half Moon Bay. Go N about 12 mi to R on
Linda Mar for about 1.9 mi to R on Oddstad, L into park. Entrance fee. Carpools:
Los Gatos 9:30; Palo Alto 10:00; San Mateo 10:15. Leader: Kit Kennedy
415/583-9796. Coleader:
85. SAN PEDRO PARK, MODERATE 1A, 9:00 AM.
EARLY BIRD HIKE. We
will do this hike, be back at picnic area for lunch at 11:30. You are free to
sleep all afternoon & be in great shape by potluck time. Bring layered
clothing since the wind can be strong at times. Bring water & lunch. BOOTS
are a must because of rocky sections in the trail! Directions: Go W on Hwy 92
to N on Hwy 1 at Half Moon Bay for 12 mi to E on Linda Mar Blvd (in Pacifica)
1.9 mi to R on Oddstad, L into park. Carpools: Cupertino 7:45; Palo Alto 8:00;
San Mateo 8:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
86. SAN PEDRO PARK/MONTARA, 2C, 10:00 AM. Moderately strenuous. Bring
lunch/water/ layered clothing (windy on ridges). BOOTS A MUST. Hike approx 8 mi
from San Pedro Park on Montara Mtn Trail (summit 1,900 ft with beautiful ocean
vistas) to beach at Montara. Directions: Hwy 92 W to N on Hwy 1 at Half
Moon Bay for 12 mi to Linda Mar Blvd in Pacifica (1st stop light after Devil’s
Slide). Follow Linda Mar 1.9 mi E to R on Oddstad, L into park. Fee. Carpools:
Los Gatos 8:30; Palo Alto 9:00; San Mateo 9:15. Note: A shuttle will be
arranged at trailhead, so leave some room in your car. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
87. SANBORN SKYLINE COUNTY PARK, 2B, 10:45
AM. On Sanborn,
Skyline & San Andreas trails we will see some nice old redwoods & firs.
About 9 mi, 1400’ elev. First leg is steady uphill; balance moderate. Wear
boots. Heavy wind or rain cancels. $3 entrance fee. Directions: From
stoplight in Saratoga take Big Basin Way (Hwy 9) about 2.5 mi W to L on Sanborn
Rd (just past Conquest Springs). About 1 mi to Park entrance on R.. Carpools:
Palo Alto/Milpitas 9:45 AM; Los Gatos 10:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
88. SANBORN SKYLINE, 1A, 12 NOON. Meet at parking lot near Youth
Science Institute. Easy hike through forest. Possible visit to winery, nature
museum, youth hostel. BEGINNERS WELCOME. Directions: Take Hwy 9 (Big
Basin Way) thru Saratoga to L turn onto Sanborn Rd (about 2.5 mi) just past
Saratoga Springs at bridge into park. Turn R at YSI sign. Carpools: E
San Jose 11; Palo Alto 11:15; Los Gatos 11:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
89. SANBORN TO SKYLINE, 2B, 11:00 AM. 7 mi, 1400’ elev gain. Moderate
hike. Some slippery rock. Wear boots. Bring lunch, water, clothing for sun,
wind or rain. Light rain does not cancel. Directions: From Saratoga take
Hwy 9 about 2.5 mi to L on Sanborn Rd (just past Saratoga Springs Resort sign);
then about 1 mi to Sanborn-Skyline County Park. Use parking lot near Youth
Science Institute. Carpools: E San Jose/Palo Alto 10:00 AM; Los Gatos
10:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
90. SANTA TERESA PARK, 2B, 12 NOON. Hike in the foothills of S San
Jose. Meet at noon for lunch at the picnic tables. Hike after lunch. Treeless
area with moderate ups & downs, but strenuous only if hot. Directions:
S on Hwy 101 to R (W) at Bernal exit. Proceed on Bernal past golf course to
Santa Teresa Co Park entrance at end of road. Go approx 1 mi uphill to L onto
road to picnic/parking area. Carpools: San Mateo 10:45; Palo Alto 11:00;
Los Gatos 11:15. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader: NAME PHONE. HEAVY
RAIN CANCELS.
91. SARATOGA GAP/CASTLE ROCK, 2B, 10:30 AM. Meet at parking lot at corner of
Hwys 9 & 35 on Skyline for a moderate woodland hike. Lunch, water, &
boots required! Hike goes in light rain, heavy rain cancels. Parking limited.
Carpools encouraged: E San Jose 9:30; Palo Alto 9:45; Los Gatos 10:00. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
92. SAN FRANCISCO TO SAUSALITO, 2A, 10:00
AM. Meet at
Green’s Restaurant at Ft Mason in SF. Walk along Marina, Golden Gate Bridge,
Bay Ridge Trail to Sausalito. Take ferry back to Fisherman’s Wharf—$4.50. RAIN
CANCELS. Directions: Hwy101 N, exit Van Ness Av. take Van Ness to L on
Bay St to Ft. Mason. Carpools: Necessary? Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
93. SAWYER CAMP TRAIL, 2A, EASY, 12:30 PM. Walk paved path along Crystal
Springs Reservoir in wooded & open areas between Millbrae & San Mateo.
Good leg-stretcher for mid-winter. Bring water & snacks. HEAVY RAIN
CANCELS, light rain OK. Meet at gate entrance at Skyline & Crystal Springs.
Directions: From S take Hwy 280 to Bunker Hill Dr, San Mateo, L (W) over
Fwy, then R on Skyline (Hwy 35); go N, pass over dam to entrance spot. Parking
VERY limited, so please carpool. Call leader for ride-sharing help. Carpools:
Los Gatos/Milpitas 11:30; Palo Alto 11:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
94. SHORELINE PARK-MTN VIEW 1A, 12:30 PM. About 5 level miles. Bring water
& snack. Directions: From Hwy 101 take San Antonio Road N to R on
Terminal Blvd & park. Carpools: Los Gatos 11:45; Woodside/Cupertino
12. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
95. SKYLINE RIDGE OSP, 1A+, 1:00 PM. Horseshoe Lake to Alpine Pond
scenic loop. Leisurely pace but some steep climbs. Bring boots, water, snack:
no lunch stop. Restroom. Directions: From Hwy 280 take Page Mill W to Skyline
junction. L for about 3/4 mi to parking on R. Carpools: Los Gatos 12:00; Palo
Alto 12:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
96. SKYLINE SURPRISE HIKE, 1A, 1:00 PM. Meet at Woodside Park &
Ride at 12:30 noon for directions to surprise hike in the Skyline area. Bring a
snack to share, water & your boots. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
97. SKYLINE TRAIL, 2A, 10:30 AM. Easy, pleasant hike on forest
trail along Skyline Ridge. 7 mi. Consider rain gear. Directions: W on Hwy 9
from Saratoga 7 mi up to Skyline Blvd (Hwy 35). L on Skyline about 3 mi to
Castle Rock parking area. Please try to carpool—the parking lot gets full.
Carpools: Palo Alto 9:30; Cupertino/Los Gatos 9:45. Leader: NAME PHONE.
Coleader: NAME PHONE.
98. SPANISH BAY TO SEAL ROCK, 1+A, 10:30 AM.
Wildlife:
birds, deer, sea lions, otters & golfers. Bring binoculars, water &
lunch. About 6 level miles on beaches & paths. Boots not needed. Heavy rain
cancels. Directions: Hwy 1 S through Monterey. In Monterey Hwy 1 &
Hwy 68 combine. Continue S to Hwy 68 West exit. Keep R & follow Hwy 68 W
about 4 mi, pass Safeway on L, and take Hwy 68 turn to L. Continue to and meet
in front of Fishwife Restaurant on L. Carpool: Los Gatos 9:00. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
99. STANFORD ACADEMIC WALK, 1A EASY, 1:00
PM. Leisurely walk
up to & along the ridge from which the large dish antenna looks down on Hwy
280. No restrooms or water. Mostly asphalt & adobe surface. Directions:
ALL meet at Page Mill/280 Park & Ride at 1 PM. Carpools: Los Gatos
12:15; San Mateo 12:30; Woodside 12:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
100. STANFORD UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, EASY 1A, 12:30
PM. Tour
Stanford Campus with stops at Memorial Church & Rodin Sculpture Garden;
exterior views of Hoover & Hanna houses. Historical sidelights. Post-tour
option: Visit Hoover Tower and/or University Art Gallery. Joint activity with
Bay Chapter Solos. Directions: From Hwy 101 take Embarcadero W exit;
cross El Camino; W on Galvez (continuation of Embarcadero Rd) into campus. Take
first driveway after Eucalyptus Rd & park in lot by Track House. From Hwy
280 take Page Mill exit to L on El Camino to L on Galvez, etc. Bring snack or
drink for mid-tour break. Carpools: E San Jose 11:30; Los Gatos 11:45;
Palo Alto 12:10. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
101. STEVENS CREEK PARK–REI TRAIL, 2B, 11:00
AM. Ascend slowly
from Stevens Creek Park to Preserve for lunch; then up the REI trail through
shady virgin oaks to upper reservoir and linkage trail. Nice vistas & very
steep hills. It can be very hot. Bring sunscreen, lots of water, good hiking
boots, & lunch. Directions: From 280 take Foothill Expwy exit to S
on Foothill Blvd (becomes Stevens Canyon Rd). Proceed about 2 mi to L into
park, before reservoir. Meet at parking lot. Carpools: Woodside 10:00.
Palo Alto/Los Gatos 10:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE. [Please check carpool times and correct.]
102. STEVENS CREEK-FREMONT OLDER, 2B, 11:00 AM.
Ascend slowly
from Stevens Creek park on rutted, perhaps muddy, steep fire road. Wear boots. Directions:
From 280 take Foothill Expwy exit to S on Foothill Blvd (becomes Stevens Canyon
Rd). Proceed about 2 mi to L into park, before reservoir. Meet at parking lot. Carpools:
Woodside 10:15; Palo Alto/Los Gatos 10:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
103. SUNOL REGIONAL PARK, 1A, 11:00 AM. We will hike a loop in the
Sunol Regional Park of 5 miles with an elevation change of 500 ft. Some rocky
portions, so bring good footwear. Bring lunch, water, & clothing for sun,
wind, & rain. Rain does not cancel. Directions: From Hwy 680 N, exit
E (R) on Calaveras E of Sunol (not in Milpitas); go approx 4 mi on
Calaveras to L on Geary Rd to Park. Fee. Carpools: Cupertino 9:30;
Woodside 9:45; Milpitas 10:00 Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
104. SUNOL REGIONAL PARK, 2B, 10:00 AM. A moderately strenuous hike;
rambling oak meadows, lush canyons, & peaks. Bring your camera, lunch,
plenty of liquid. Boots required. Heavy rain cancels. Directions: From
Hwy 680 N, exit E (R) on Calaveras E of Sunol (not in Milpitas); go approx
4 mi on Calaveras to L on Geary Rd to Park. Fee. Carpools: Los
Gatos/Palo Alto 9:00; Milpitas 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
105. SUNOL REGIONAL PARK, 2B, 10:30 AM. Perhaps McGuire Peaks and view
of first peaceful nuclear reactor. Hurricane cancels. Directions: Take
HWY 680 (or Niles Canyon) to Calaveras exit off 680. S on Calaveras about 3 mi.
L on Geary Rd to kiosk (fee) & parking. Carpools: Los Gatos/Palo
Alto 9:30 AM. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
106. SUNOL REGIONAL PARK, EASY 1A, 12:00 NOON. A leisurely walk approx 5 mi
along Ohlone Rd to "Little Yosemite" & after lunch to the
"W" tree. Your leader will make stops to identify wildflowers. Bring
lunch, liquid. Directions: From Milpitas: At Hwy 237/I-680 take I-680 N
14 mi to Calaveras Rd exit. At stop sign turn R on Calaveras Rd. Go 4.2 mi then
L on Geary Rd to Park entrance. From Mid-peninsula: Cross Dumbarton Bridge.
From Hwy 84 at I-880 follow Decoto Rd 1.8 mi to Taco Bell. Turn R on
Alvarado-Niles Rd; go about 3 mi through old town of Niles. From Big Daddy
Cookhouse continue on 84 E (Niles Canyon Rd) 7.4 mi toward (Livermore). Go
under I-680. Continue on Calaveras Rd 4.2 mi to L on Geary Rd to Park entrance.
$3 fee. Meet & park ar 1st lot after entrance. Carpools: Los Gatos/Palo
Alto 10:45; San Milpitas 11:20. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
107. SUNOL REGIONAL WILDERNESS, 1A, 11:00 AM. Hike a 5 mi loop (500 ft elev
change) in Sunol Regional Park. Lunch at "Little Yosemite." Rocky
sections on trail—BOOTS a must. Bring lunch, water, & clothes for sun,
wind, rain. Rain does not cancel. Directions: See 2B+ hike just above. Park in
1st lot on L after entrance. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
108. SUNOL REGIONAL WILDERNESS, 2B+, 10:00 AM. Moderately strenuous, but brisk
hike up Flag Hill, down to the barn, past the turtle pond to Cerro Este;
McCorkle to Canyon View trail. Alternate route if ground is wet. Rain cancels.
Directions: From San Jose take 680 N, passing Milpitas. Exit Calaveras Rd (Hwy
84) to R. Turn L on Geary to Park Hqtrs. $3.00 per car. Carpools: Palo Alto/Los
Gatos 9:00; Milpitas 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
109. TRAVERTINE SPRINGS (CASTLE ROCK STATE
PARK), 2B, 10:45 AM.
Directions: Take Hwy 9 to Saratoga Gap (junction with Hwy 35). Meet in parking
lot. Carpools: Palo Alto 9:45; Los Gatos 10:15. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
110. UPPER STEVENS CREEK & LONG RIDGE OSP,
2B, 10:00 AM.
9.3 mi through varied terrain—ridges, creeks—& views. Moderately strenuous.
Boots necessary, water, lunch. Directions: Hwy 9 to R on Skyline (Hwy
35) 3.3 mi to Grizzly Flat parking., or Page Mill Rd to L on Skyline 3.1
mi. Park on either side of Hwy 35. Carpools: Los Gatos/Woodside 9:15;
Palo Alto 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE. HEAVY
RAIN CANCELS.
111. UVAS CANYON, 1A, 12 NOON. We will lunch in the picnic
area near parking lot. Hike is 6 mi with elev gain of 500 ft. Some rocky
portions so bring good footwear. Bring lunch, water, & clothing for sun,
wind, & rain. Rain does not cancel. Directions: Follow Almaden Expwy
(G8) S to the end. R on Harry Rd for .25 mi, L on McKean (becomes Uvas) &
go 10.5 mi. About 2 mi after passing the Oak Glen intersection you come to the
Little Uvas Canyon Rd on R, BUT go 500 yds farther & take NEXT road on
right, Croy, for 4.1 mi (past Sveadal Community) to Uvas Co Park. Carpools:
Palo Alto 10:30; Milpitas 10:45; Los Gatos 11:00. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
112. VILLA MONTALVO, 1A, 1:00 PM. Directions: Hwy 9 to town of Saratoga, L
on Los Gatos Rd & go 1/4 mi to R turn into Villa Montalvo parking lot #4. Carpools:
Palo Alto/Woodside 12 noon; Los Gatos 12:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader:
NAME PHONE.
113. WADDELL CREEK-BIG BASIN STATE PARK, 2B,
10:30 AM. Climb
from the ocean to Berry Creek Falls. Directions: Meet at trailhead on
Hwy 1 across from Waddell Beach, just S of Año Nuevo, about 7 mi N of
Davenport. Carpools: Palo Alto 9:00; Los Gatos 9:10. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
114. WILDER RANCH STATE PARK & CULTURAL
PRESERVE, 1A, 12:30 PM. Park offers a unique experience of the past: evidence of habitation
by Native Americans, an adobe building from Spanish period, houses & farm
buildings from when ranch was a dairy. Small visitor center is very
interesting. Meet at picnic tables near large barn & have lunch. We will
walk along coastal bluffs observing harbor seals hauled out on ledges below
& stop at Fern Grotto. About 4 mi. Heavy rain cancels. Entrance fee. Directions:
Hwy 17 to Hwy 1 N approx 4.5 mi to Wilder Ranch parking lot on L. exit in Santa
Cruz; to 1.7 mi past Western Drive (last S Cruz stoplight, Wrigley’s on L).
Turn L into park. Coming S on Hwy 1, park is about 28 1/2 mi S of Pescadero Rd.
Carpools: Palo Alto/E San Jose 11:30; Los Gatos 11:45. Leader:
NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
115. WILDER RANCH STATE PARK & CULTURAL
PRESERVE, 2A, 10:30 AM. See 1A hike for park description & afternoon walk on coastal
bluffs. In the morning we will do 4 mi loop in hills (500’ elev gain) &
return to Visitor Center for lunch. Moderate hike. Heavy rain cancels. Entrance
fee. Directions: See 1A hike. Carpools: Palo Alto/E San Jose 9:30; Los Gatos
9:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
116. WINDMILL PASTURE TO BLACK MOUNTAIN, 2C, 7
MI, 10:00 AM. The
final climb sorts out the wimps, but the views are worth the pain. You’ll need
boots & plenty of water (bring 2 - 3 quarts). Directions: From Hwy
280, exit El Monte to Moody Rd, 2nd L to end of Rhus Ridge Rd. Bear R to very
limited parking at gate near tennis court. Carpools: Los Gatos/San
Mateo 9:00 AM; Palo Alto 9:30. All cars please stop at Palo Alto Park &
Ride at 9:45 to consolidate. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
117. WINDY HILL, 2B 11:00 AM. 8.4 mi, slow pace. Prepare for
chilly, windy weather, especially at lunch spot on Skyline. Rain cancels.
Directions: From Hwy 280 take Alpine Rd W past Portola Rd to Willowbrook, where
sign says "No Parking Beyond this Point." Park in small parking area
just before intersection of Willowbrook & Alpine, or on Willowbrook.
Carpools: Los Gatos 10:00; San Mateo 10:15; Palo Alto 10:30. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
118. WINDY HILL, 2B, 10:00 AM COME FLY YOUR
KITE! From the
bottom (total 8.4 mi). Moderate. Must have water/lunch/boots/warm layer of
clothing. Return is all downhill! Prizes for kite flyers! Directions:
From Hwy 280 exit Alpine Rd W to park at corner of Willowbrook. Carpools:
Palo Alto/San Mateo 9:30. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE. RAIN CANCELS.
119. WUNDERLICH COUNTY PARK, 2B, STRENUOUS,
9:30 AM. We
will hike approx 10 mi through mostly wooded areas. Almost half of this hike
will be uphill. We will try to maintain a fairly brisk pace, but we will have
short rest stops & a lunch break at the top. Bring lunch & liquid.
Parking limited. Directions: Hwy 280 to Hwy 84 (Woodside Rd). SW through town
of Woodside. Wunderlich will be on your R in the 40 mph zone after you leave
town. Park entrance is easy to miss. If you come to fork with Portola Rd on
your L, you’ve gone too far. Carpools: Palo Alto/San Mateo 9:00. Leader: NAME
PHONE. Coleader: NAME PHONE.
120. WUNDERLICH PARK, 1A, 1:00 PM. Leisurely loop, climbing
through oak, madrone, redwood tree-bordered trails. Limited parking, so
carpooling is important. Directions: From Hwy 280 go W on Woodside Rd
approx 2 mi past Town of Woodside. Entrance on R approx 1/2 mi past Bear Gulch
Rd. Please carpool: Los Gatos 12 noon; Cupertino 12:15; Palo Alto/San
Mateo 12:30; Woodside 12:45. Leader: NAME PHONE Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
121. WUNDERLICH PARK, 3B+, 10:00 AM. Water & boots are a must for
this moderately difficult 11-12 mi hike, 1800’ elev gain. Meet at parking lot. Directions:
From Hwy 280, W on Woodside Rd approx 2 mi thru town of Woodside. Entrance on R
approx 1/2 mi past Bear Gulch Rd. PLEASE CARPOOL: Los Gatos 9:00; Palo
Alto 9:30; Woodside 9:45. Leader: NAME PHONE. Coleader: NAME
PHONE.
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101updated 10/26/01. Email corrections to: Bob Segalla