1 = Less than 5 miles of total distance
2 = 5 to 10 miles
3 = 10 to 15 miles
4 = 15 to 20 miles
5 = 20 to 25 miles
A = Less than 1000 feet of total elevation gain
B = 1000 to 2000 feet
C = 2000 to 3000 feet
D = 3000 to 4000 feet
E = 4000 to 5000 feet
Thus a typical Saturday 4D outing encompasses 15-20 miles of distance and 3000-4000' of elevation gain.
Jan. 6 - Quicksilver Park - Sat. 4C/D.
We will romp in and around
Quicksilver Park and hopefully, learn a little Almaden history in the
process. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at the Mockingbird entrance to
Quicksilver Park at 8:30 AM. No host carpool at Page Mill Road Park and
Ride at 7:30.
Leaders: Bonnie Ruesch, cell: (408) 391-8323, BLRuesch AT comcast.net Landa Robillard, phone: (408) 378-8323, kellylanda AT sbcglobal.net |
Jan. 13 - Sanborn to Castle Rock - Sat. 4C.
Hike through lush forest with
views along the way. Enjoy the waterfall in Castle Rock and lunch at the
campground. Must call if you have not hiked with the DHS before. Meet at
8:00 am at Argonaut Shopping Center in Saratoga (near Starbucks) or at the
Park HQ in the middle parking lot near restrooms at 8:20 am. Rain Cancels.
Fran Allen 408/996-1356.
Leader: Fran Allen 408/996-1356. |
Jan. 20 - Rose Peak - Sat. 4D.
Follow the famous Brogan route for a complete
loop to Rose Peak. Rain cancels. Bring wind protection just in case.
Carpool: Mission Blvd and Hwy 680 P & R (Across from McDonalds) at 8:00 AM
or 8:30 at far parking lot, Sunol Park.
Leaders: Charles Rankin (W) 650/691-1142; (H) 650/368-1530; crankin AT rhombuscgi.com Debbie Benham 650/964-0558. |
Jan. 27 - SF City Hike - Barbary Coast - Sat. 4B.
About 17 miles.
Come see the
sights the 49ers saw during SF's bawdy beginnings! Lunch at local
restaurants (or BYO if you prefer). We may take a trolley back to start
point, so bring some cash. Wear comfortable shoes, layered clothing, and
rain accouterments. Carpool at 7:45AM, Edgewood Rd. & Hwy 280 (Park-n-Ride)
or meet at Fort Mason near Greens Restaurant, 9AM.
Leader: Debbie Benham, H: 650/964-0558 |