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.
MARCH 3: Castle Rock Romp, Sat, 4C.
Start at Saratoga Gap and wander through 4 parks including the scenic loop in Castle Rock. Must call leader if you have not hiked with this group before. Heavy rain cancels. Carpool: 8:15am Argonaut Shopping Center or at 8:45am at Saratoga Gap (Hwy 9 & Skyline).
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MARCH 11: Montara Mountain, Sun, 3-4D.
Don't forget that daylight savings time starts today! We will start from the beach and hike to the top of Montara Mountain and then down to San Pedro Park for lunch. After lunch, we will do a loop in the park and back to the ocean. Weather permitting there will be good views. Heavy rain cancels. Must call if you have not hiked with the group. Suggested no host carpool at 7:30am at Edgewood Road and 280 Park & Ride.
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MARCH 17: Henry Coe: Mt Sizer & The Narrows, Sat, 4E.
Starting from Park HQ, we'll make our way to the Blue Ridge via the famously steep Shortcut Tail and on to Mt Sizer. We'll continue along the Blue Ridge Trail to Coyote Creek, then head down past Los Cruzeros and splash our way thru the Narrows to China Hole, returning to HQ via the China Hole, Springs, and Corral Trails. Bring lunch, water, sun protection, warm layers. You should also bring alternate footwear such as sandals or sneakers for the hike through the Narrows. At the end of the Narrows, we have to cross the Middle Fork of Coyote Creek: you may find a trekking pole useful at this point. Meet at 7:30am at the Cottle Rd and Hwy 85 Park & Ride. Rain cancels.
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MARCH 24: Portola Redwoods to Big Basin Loop Hike, Sat, 3C.
Moderately paced hike in lush redwoods and magnificent manzanita. Carpool: Hwy 280 and Page Mill Rd. Park & Ride, 8am. Heavy rain cancels.
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MARCH 31: Henry Coe HQ to Mississippi Lake, Sat, 6F.
Strenuous loop hike from HQ through China Hole, the Narrows, and Willow Ridge to Mississippi Lake returning via Bear Mountain Rd and Poverty Flat. This walk will lead us deep into the Henry Coe backcountry where we will walk along the edge of the scenic Orestimba Wilderness and enjoy spectacular wildflower displays. Bring a means of water purification or 4 liters of water. Bring sandals or running shoes for the numerous stream crossings. Approx. 27 mi and 5200 ft elev gain. Meet at Cottle Rd/Hwy 85 Park & Ride at 6am or Henry Coe Park HQ at 7am. Please call leader if you have not done this hike before.
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