As usual, this will be an aerobic and beauty appreciation hike in the closest-to-wilderness place I know of around these parts. Formerly, and still, an equestrian riding area, Teague Hill includes primitive trails, an absence of trail names or signs, but beautiful and mostly untouched (except by mother nature) forest and flora. Tall redwoods and madrones are plentiful. I'll do my best to come up with a route we haven't done recently, and we will plan on doing 7-9 miles with 1800-3000 feet of cumulative elevation gain. This is NOT an easy hike, and I would like to go at a relatively fast(not running but fast) pace so please come only if you are in good shape and believe you can handle the primitive trails, the elevation gain, and the fast pace. We need to go at a fast pace to squeeze in the distance and elevation and still get back at a reasonable time. An occasional snapshot is okay (it IS a beautiful place) but please don't see this as a picture taking event. Bring lunch, plenty of liquid and a sense of adventure - as with the fallen trees across the trails and occasional falling limbs. Layered clothing is recommended (light for going up the hills, but warm for lunch) and footwear with good deep tread.

Meet in the parking lot of the Woodside Elementary School NEXT TO THE TENNIS COURTS. From 280, take the Woodside Road exit, then Woodside Road to and through Woodside for 1.2 miles. The school will be on your left not too far after the firehouse. Turn into the parking lot right next to the tennis courts. If for any reason this parking lot is full and there is room to park on the streets, that should work. If the parking lot is inaccessible due to a parade, etc., we will meet in the parking lot of the Woodside Town Hall that is back 0.6 mile (0.6 mile from 280). Apparently there is no public transportation into Woodside, so I would like to offer a ride to anyone who can't or doesn't want to drive. I will be leaving from the vicinity of De Anza College at 10:20 AM or we could possibly negotiate another pick-up point. Also, if anyone would like to meet me at my home in south San Jose at 7:00 AM and do the De Anza Flea Market for a couple of hours before the hike, I'd be happy to have you ride with me, or you could meet me at De Anza College at 7:30 AM. Please call or email me to arrange any of these.

There are usually no restrooms open at the Woodside School, and definitely none in Teague Hill. I now have a cell phone in case your need to contact me the day of the hike - 408-833-0955, but would appreciate you calling my home phone otherwise. Once again, this will be co-listed with SOC and GOC.

Continuous Heavy Rain cancels.
Event covers 7-9 miles, with 1800-3000 feet of elevation.
Meeting location: Woodside Elementary School NEXT TO THE TENNIS COURTS (or Woodside Town Hall, see above)
Leader: Craig Keith, 408/227-0196, clkeith9@sbcglobal.net;