The hike rating system is as follows:
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.
May 3 - Garland Ranch Regional Park, Sat, 3D.
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Enjoy hills and spring
wildflowers in Carmel Valley. Possible views of spectacular landscape or
just fog depending on weather. Pace will be moderate, but the elevation
gain and steep trails will make this a fairly strenuous hike. Meet at
7:45am at Cottle Road and Hwy 85 Park-n-Ride.
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May 4 - Skyline College to the Sea, Sun, 3C.
Expect steep uphills
and a moderate pace. Hike Mori Ridge, Mori Point, Rockaway, Linda Mar
and back via Milagra Ridge. Carpool 9:00am, Edgewood Rd. and Hwy 280
Park-n-Ride or at the trailhead 9:30am, Skyline College, first parking
lot to the left opposite track.
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May 10 - Henry Coe Hike and BBQ Potluck, Sat.
Join the fun at the annual
COE BBQ hike. Choice of hikes with different demands; to be determined
depending on weather to optimize our fun! BBQ follows hike(s) at our
traditional site (Manzanita Point). $12 includes parking fee (upper lot)
and BBQ. Donations of salads, veggies, etc will offset the $12 cost.
Carpools: 7:30am at Cubberley Auditorium, Montrose and Middlefield Rd.,
Palo Alto; no host carpool at Hwy 85 & Cottle Rd. 8am; or, meet at 9am
at COE Park HQ. Please call organizers to sign up:
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May 17 - Grant Ranch, Sat, 4D.
Enjoy spring wildflowers while hiking
through the grassy hills of this park near Mt Hamilton. No-host carpool
8:15am at Cubberley Auditorium (Montrose and Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto),
or, meet 9:00am at Grant Ranch, the parking area near the Visitor's
Center.
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May 18 - Edgewood Park and Pulgas Ridge, Sun, 2C.
Fair amount of uphill
with moderate grade. Meet 9:30am at parking area, Edgewood Park off
Edgewood Road, San Carlos. Hike Edgewood Park trails; cross to Pulgas
Ridge to enjoy new Dusky Footed Woodrat Trail; time to look for Turret
Spiders and amazing Woodrat nests.
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May 24 - Pacifica and Two Ridges, Sat, 3-4C.
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A leisurely walk to the ocean
over two ridges and back. We will visit an orchid nursery, a fishing
pier, and a couple of cafes along the way. Meet at Hwy 280 and Edgewood
Park-n-Ride 8:30am or trailhead at end of Sneath Ave 9:00am.
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May 31 - SF City Hike, Sat, 3B.
Stairs and hills of San
Francisco. Carpool: No-host at Hwy 280 and Edgewood Rd Park-n-Ride, 8:00am
or meet at Fort Mason, Green's Restaurant, 8:45am. Restaurant lunch.
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