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.
January 5 - Henry Coe: Rock Springs Peak - Saturday 3E
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We'll thread our way along a series of the lesser-known trails of Coe, including the Lyman Willson
Ridge Road, the Bowl Road, and the Long Dam Trail on our way to and from Rock Springs Peak. Meet at
the Cottle Road and Highway 85 Park & Ride at 8:00 am or at the Hunting Hollow trailhead at 9:00 am.
Serious rain cancels.
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January 12 - San Francisco - Saturday 4B
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Starting west of Stern Grove, we will follow the Bay Area Ridge Trail to Twin Peaks and into the
Presideo before completing our loop as we race darkness. An 18-20 mile circuit at moderate to fast
pace over pavement, trail, and sand with some steep climbs. Bring lunch or money for lunch at a
restaurant. Rain cancels. Meet at the Page Mill Road and Highway 280 Park & Ride at 7:30 am or at the
Edgewood Road and Highway 280 Park & Ride at 7:50 am.
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January 13 - Junipero Serra Peak - Sunday 3D
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This peak is the highest in Monterrey county. The walk up is mildly strenuous with an altitude gain
of 3900+ ft in 6 miles, one way, 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. Suggested carpool:
Carl's Jr. at Dunne Ave exit from 101 in Morgan Hill at 7:00 am or call leader for trailhead
information. Note: There is a need to have one parking permit per car to park at the trailhead. The
leaders will be getting information about these as the day of the trip nears.
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January 26 - Marin Headlands - Saturday 4C/D
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A hike with numerous good views on the Headlands. Suggested carpool 7:45 am the Edgewood Road and
Highway 280 Park & Ride.
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February 2 - Montara Mountain and Beyond - Saturday 4C/D
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We will hike from the ocean to the top of Montara Mt, 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.
No host carpool at 8:00 am at the Edgewood and Highway 280 Park & Ride or meet at 8:45 am at the
Montara beach parking lot on Highway 1. Please call if you have not hiked with this group in the
past. Heavy rain cancels.
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