Sierra Club Loma Prieta Day Hiking Section Schedule

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  • All hikes by the Day Hiking Section are open to Sierra Club members, guests, and the general public. DHS activities begin and end at the trailhead.
  • All participants on Sierra Club Outings are required to sign a standard liability waiver. A copy of the waiver may be found at http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/dayhiking/SignInWaiver1101.pdf .
  • The hike schedule is available on the DHS web page at http://www.sierraclub.org/chapters/lomaprieta/dayhiking/ .
  • Hikers new to the group must call the hike leader in advance.

    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.

    July 5 - Marin Headlands, Sat, 3C/D.

    A loop with lots of hills in the Marin Headlands. Meet 7:30am at Hwy 280 and Page Mill Rd Park&Ride or 8:45am Tennessee Valley trailhead.
    Leaders: Leighton and Carolyn Nakata, 650/947-9989, leightonnakataATyahoo.com

    July 12 - Mt Tamalpais, Sat, 3C/D.

    We'll start the hike from Mt Home parking area, 9:00am. From Mt Home, we'll go to Muir Beach and back, visiting the Muir Woods along the way. Bring lunch and water. Carpool: Edgewood Rd and Hwy 280 Park&Ride 8:00am. Call leaders if you've not hiked with DHS.
    Leaders: Fran Allen, 408/996-1356; Debbie Benham, 650/964-0558.

    July 19 - Pt Reyes, Five Brooks, Sat, 4C.

    We'll start our hike at Five Brooks trailhead and find our way to the beach for lunch by the waterfall. Enjoy great views of our California coastline. Strenuous hike at a moderate pace. Must call leader if you have not hiked with this group. Carpool: Edgewood Rd and Hwy 280 Park&Ride 7:30am or at Five Brooks trailhead by 9:00am.
    Leaders: Charles Rankin, 650/368-1530, crankinATrhombuscgi.com; CoLeader: Chris Prendergast, 408/926-8067, chrisppATearthlink.net

    July 26 - Portola Redwoods State Park, Sat, 4C.

    Seventeen mile roundabout hike through the restful redwoods. No-host carpool at Edgewood Rd and Hwy 280 Park&Ride 8:00am. Hike starts near Park HQ at 8:45am in the Madrone Picnic Area parking lot. Call if you have never hiked more than 10 miles before.

    Note that sections of the Bear Creek Trail (which will be part of the hike route) are partially overgrown with berry vines and thistles. Hikers are advised to wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts to reduce the possibility of injury. Otherwise, the trails are in good shape, and we've picked out a beautiful spot for a noon-time lunch!
    Leaders: Barry and Rosemary Brisco, 650/627-8100.

    CST 2087766-40: Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.
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