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.
Saturday, January 6 - Pleasanton Ridge - 4C
No host carpool 7:45 am at Cubberley High in Palo Alto (Middlefield & Montrose) or meet at 8:15 am
at Mission Blvd and 680 Park & Ride (across from McDonald's).
Leaders: Landa Robillard 408-378-5311 and Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683.
Saturday, January 13 - ‘Round Redwood City - 3C
Explore the exciting forest surprises in the Redwood City area. Expect 12-13 miles.
Leader: Charles Rankin (H) 650-368-1530 or (W) 650-424-3240.
Sunday, January 14 - Junipero Serra Peak - 3D
Named after Friar Junipero Serra, the founder of the Missions, this peak is the highest in Monterey
county. The walk up is mildly strenuous with an altitude gain of 3900+ ft 6 miles ONE way on trail,
but the view is well worth the effort. There may be snow on the summit, so please dress properly and
wear proper hiking boots. Pouring rain cancels. Carpool: Carl's Jr. at Dunne Ave exit
from 101 in Morgan Hill 7 am or call leader for trailhead information.
Leaders: Arun Mahajan (H) 650-327-8598 or (W) 408-585-2114 or
arun@tollbridgetech.com and
Ron Karpel ronny@karpel.org.
Saturday, January 20 - Rose Peak and Murietta Falls - 5F
We'll hike from Del Valle to Rose Peak, returning via Murietta Falls. This will be a fairly
fast-paced hike since we want to get out before dark if possible, but bring a flashlight just in case.
Meet at 6:30 am at the 680/Mission Boulevard Park & Ride. Heavy rain cancels.
Leader: John Wilkinson 408-947-0858.
Assistant Leader: Roger Pantos 408-735-7821.
Saturday, January 27 - Grant Park - 4D
Rain moderates but does not cancel. Carpool at Cottle/85 Park & Ride at 8:00 am. Please see
details at http://www.oakapple.net/dhs/future/grant.html.
Leader: David Hough 408-997-7763.