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 6 - Quicksilver Park - Saturday 4C/D
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We will discover some of the nooks and crannies of Quicksilver Park and hopefully, learn a
little history of the mining operations. Meet at the Mockingbird entrance to Quicksilver Park
at 8:30 am. No host carpool at Page Mill Road Park and Ride at 8:00 am.
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April 13 - Sanborn to Castle Rock - Saturday 3+C (Approx 16 miles)
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Join us for a hike in these two parks. Suggested no-host carpool at 8:15 am Montrose and
Middlefield Rd in Palo Alto (Cubberly High School) or Argonaut Shopping Center in Saratoga at
8:30 or at Sanborn Park (Middle parking lot) at 8:45am. Rain cancels. Call if you have not
hiked with the group.
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April 14 - Garland Ranch Regional Park - Sunday 3D
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Enjoy hills and spring wildflowers in Carmel Valley. Possible views spectacular landscape or
just fog, depending on the weather. Pace will be moderate, but the elevation gain and steep
trails will make this a fairly strenous hike. Meet at 8:00 am at the Cottle Road and Highway 85
Park & Ride.
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April 17 - Mission Peak Evening Hike - Wednesday 2B
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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.
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April 20 - Sonoma High Points - Saturday 4C (Approx 17 miles)
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Join us for a morning hike in Sugarloaf State Park and an afternoon hike in nearby Jack London
State Park. Suggested carpool 7:00 am at the Page Mill Road and 280 Park and Ride. Call Fran for details and if you
have not hiked with the group. Rain Cancels.
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April 27 - Henry Coe Barbecue Hike - Saturday 3C-4D
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Join the fun at the annual Coe BBQ hike. Choice of hikes with different demands - Mahoney
Ridge, the Narrows, and more - but all full of the joy of walking in Coe Park. BBQ follows hike
at our traditional site. $10.00 includes parking fee (lower lot) & BBQ. Donations of salads,
veggies etc. will offset the $10 cost. Carpool 7:30 am Cubberley School at Montrose &
Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, no-host carpool at Highway 85 & Cottle Road at 8:00 am, or meet
at 9:00 am at Park HQ. Please call leader to sign up.
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May 1 - Rancho San Antonio - Wednesday 2B
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Meet the leader at 6:00 pm SHARP for a fast hike in Rancho. Meet by the bathrooms in the
lower parking lot. Heavy rains cancels.
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