2 = 5 to 10 miles
3 = 10 to 15 miles
4 = 15 to 20 miles
5 = 20 to 25 miles
(etc)
B = 1000 to 2000 feet of total elevation gain
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.
Sunday, April 1 - San Francisco - 3A
The Great Highway, Lincoln Park, the Presidio, a restaurant lunch in the Haight-Ashbury, and return
through Golden Gate Park. Remember that daylight savings time begins today! Carpool at the
Page Mill Road and 280 Park & Ride at 8:00 am.
Leader: Gordon Douglas 408-737-7299.
Saturday, April 7 - Wunderlich Park and El Corte Madera - 3C/D
A moderately-paced loop past the Methuseleh tree and limestone formation. Carpool: 8:30 am at the
Woodside Road and 280 Park & Ride.
Leader: Hudelle Newman 650-363-8300.
Assistant Leader: Peggy Graham 408-733-5851.
Sunday, April 8 - Mt. Tamalpais - 3C
We'll hike to the summit from downtown Mill Valley, then continue around the northside of the mountain.
No-host carpool at the Edgewood and Highway 280 Park & Ride at 7:30 am, or meet at Mill Valley Book
Depot at 8:30 am. You must call leader if you have not hiked with this group before. Also listed with
San Francisco Bay Chapter.
Leader: Richard Boyden 650-355-4168 or e-mail
boytan@earthlink.net
Wednesday, April 11 - Mission Peak Evening Hike - 2B
Meet the leader at Mission Peak (Stanford Ave in Fremont) at 6:30 pm. Bring warm clothes, water,
and snack/dinner. Flashlight optional. Rain cancels.
Leader: Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683
Saturday, April 14 - Sunol to Del Valle(4D) or Mission Peak to Del Valle(5F) - 4D/5F
This has always been a fun hike but either option is strenuous. You MUST call the leaders if you
haven't hiked with the DHS before. Heavy rain cancels. Those interested in the Mission Peak start
must call Nancy by Tuesday April 10 to work out final details (limit 7).
Carpool: 6:45 am at Mission Blvd and 680 Park & Ride (across from McDonald’s)
Leaders: Gisela Pearson 408-270-0463, Fran Allen 408-996-1356, and
Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683.
Saturday, April 21 - Grant Park - 4D
Same loop, but opposite direction; flowers instead of snow and mud. Carpool at the Cottle Road and
Highway 85 Park & Ride at 8:00 am. For details see
http://www.oakapple.net/dhs/future/grant.html.
Leader: David Hough 408-997-7763.
Sunday, April 22 - Montara Mountain - 4C/D
We will hike from the ocean to the top of Montara Mountain (if it is clear), then proceed to
San Pedro park for lunch. After lunch and a loop through the park, we will hike back to the beach.
Heavy rain cancels. Carpool at 8:15 am at the Edgewood Road and 280 Park & Ride or meet at 8:50 am
at the Montara beach parking lot on Highway 1. Please call if you have not hiked with this group in
the past.
Leaders: Dot Reilly 415-585-1380 and Fran Allen 408-996-1356.
Wednesday, April 25 - Leader's Choice Evening Hike - 2B
Meet the leader at Page Mill Road Park & Ride at 6:00 pm. Will hike in a local park. Bring warm
clothes, water, and snack/dinner. Heavy rain cancels.
Leader: Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683.
Saturday, April 28 - Henry Coe Barbecue Hike - 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 at 7:30 am at Cubberley School at Montrose & Middlefield Roadds in Palo
Alto or meet at 9:00 am at Park HQ. Please call leader to sign up.
Leader: Charles Rankin (H) 650-368-1530 or (W) 650-424-3240.