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
(etc)
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
(etc)
For example, a 4C hike would be up to 20 miles and up to 3000' gain.
April 1 - Mt. Diablo - Sat 4E
Enjoy a 17 mile loop and panoramic views in this East Bay park. Wear boots if
trails are muddy. Heavy rain cancels. Co-listed with the Peak Climbing Section.
Carpool 7:00 am Cubberley High (Middlefield and Montrose) in Palo Alto or meet 8:00 am at
Macedo Ranch at the end of Green Valley Road in Danville.
Leaders: Bob Suzuki (H)408-259-0772 or rsuzuki@dspt.com
and Rex Jennet 650-961-1618 or datsrex@netzero.net
April 2 - Pescadero County Park - Sun 3B
A moderately-paced but exhilarating tour of this scenic County park, next to Portola State
Park. Carpool: Page Mill and 280 Park & Ride at 8:30 am (don't forget that daylight savings time starts today!).
Leader: Gordon Douglas 408-737-7299.
April 8 - Purissima - Sat 4D
Moderate pace. Heavy rains cancel. Meet at 8:00 am at Woodside and 280 Park & Ride or at
8:30 am at the South Purissima Parking lot (1/4 mile from King Mountain on Skyline).
Leader: Francoise Mertz 650-494-8578
April 15 - Sunol to Del Valle or Mission Peak to Del Valle - Sat 4D or 5F
There should be nice wildflowers. Either hike will be strenuous - please call the Leaders if you
haven't hiked with the DHS before. Heavy rain cancels. Optional Mission Peak start ? if interested,
you must call Nancy by Tuesday April 11 to work out final details. Carpool: 6:45 am
at Mission Blvd Park & Ride (Fremont).
Leaders: Gisela Pearson 408-270-0463, Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683, and Fran Allen 408-996-1356
April 22 - Henry Coe - Sat 6D+
Strenuous but scenic hike out to Mississippi Lake (and back.) Pace will be moderate but
the route will be long and we may come back after dark. You will be rewarded with spacious views
and spring wildflowers along this new route from the south park entrance. This is not a beginner hike. Please call leader for details.
Leader: Dan Tischler (H)408-224-4525
April 29 - Henry Coe Barbecue Hike - Sat 3C-4D
Come join the fun at the annual Coe BBQ hike. Start with a choice of hikes with different
demands, but all full of the joy of walking in Coe Park. Be prepared to swim 'down in the hole'
before lumbering up to our late afternoon bash at our traditional site. $10.00 includes parking
fee (lower lot) & BBQ. Carpool 7:30 am Cubberley School at Montrose and Middlefield Rd in Palo
Alto or meet at 9:00 am at Park HQ. Please call leaders to sign up. Please call leader for details.
Leader: Charles Rankin (H)650-368-1530 or (W)650-424-3240
May 6 - Spencer Ave to Mt. Tam - Sat 5D/E
This is approximately 28 miles, a roundtrip hike from Spencer Ave to the top of East peak. Hike is
fast-paced and strenuous. You must call the leader in advance if you have not hiked with her before.
No host carpool 7 am Edgewood & 280 Park & Ride or meet at Spencer Ave P&R 7:45 am.
Leader: Dot Reilly 415-585-1380