Sierra Club Loma Prieta Day Hiking Section Schedule

July


  • All hikes by the Day Hiking Section are open to the general public and Sierra Club membership is not required. DHS activities begin and end at the trailhead. While a carpool location is suggested in the schedule, participants must make their own carpool arrangements.
  • All participants on DHS outings are required to sign a liability waiver/sign-in sheet
  • Hikers new to the group are required to call the hike leader in advance.

    The hike rating system is as follows:

    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.

    July 6 - Big Basin - Saturday 4C
    Excellent views and redwoods on this loop by Wheat's Overlook via Howard King trail to Berry Creek Falls and back by the Sunset route and Meteor Trail. Suggested carpool at 8:00 am at the Page Mill Road Park & Ride or at the park at 8:45 am.
    Leader: Charles Rankin W: 650-424-3240, H: 650-368-1530, charles.rankin@lmco.com

    July 10 - Leaders Choice - Wednesday 2-3B/C
    Meet at Foothill College at 5:15 pm sharp for a fast 10-mile, 3-hour hike at a park nearby. Bring food, jacket and optional flashlight. Please call the leader if you haven't hiked with the DHS before.
    Leader: Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683

    July 13 - Henry Coe Coyote Creek Ramble - Saturday 3C
    Try to beat the heat on this cross-country classic. All the uphill will come in the morning. Then we will scamble our way back along Coyote Creek, trying to stay in the shade or water. There will be lots of rock hopping and ample opportunites to get wet. Bring appropriate footwear and attire. Suggested carpool at the Highway 85 and Cottle Road Park & Ride at 7:45 am.
    Leaders: Dan Tischler 408-224-4525 or tischler@aol.com and Landa Robillard 408-378-5311.

    July 20 - Point Reyes National Seashore - Saturday 5C
    Hike the Coast trail from the Hostel at Limantour Road to Wildcat Camp and return via the Sky trail (21 miles, 3000 feet elevation gain). Suggested carpool at 7:00 am at the Woodside Road and 280 Park & Ride or meet at trailhead in Point Reyes at 9:00 am.
    Leader: Edward Pease edwardp@elcon-inc.com

    July 27 - Castle Rock - Saturday 3C+
    Join us for a pleasant, potentially high-speed jaunt among the redwoods. Suggested carpool at 8:00 am at the Argonaut shopping mall; suggested no-host carpool at 7:30 am at Middlefield & Montrose Roads.
    Leader: Roger Pantos 408-735-7821 rpantos@speakeasy.net

    August 3 - Butano - Saturday 4D
    Visit the entirety of Butano on this hike. Moderate pace. Call leader if you have questions. Suggested carpool at the Page Mill Road and 280 Park & Ride at 8:00 am.
    Leaders: Maia Pindar (H) 650-367-1256, (W) 650-812-4019 and Landa Robillard (H) 408-378-5311, (W) 408-496-5173

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