Sierra Club Loma Prieta Day Hiking Section Schedule

June


All hikes by the Day Hiking Section are open to the general public and Sierra Club membership is not required. 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.


June 2 - Sunol to Rose peak - Saturday 4D+
Enjoy Brogan's special route to Rose Peak (and hope for good weather this time), return by alternate route. There should still be wildflowers up high. No host carpool at Cubberley (Montrose and Middlefield in Palo Alto) 7:45 am or meet at Sunol Hdqs at the far parking lot at 8:20 am.
Leaders: Charles Rankin (W) 650-424-3240 or (H) 650-368-1530 and Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683

June 3 - Portola to Long Ridge and back - Sunday 3D
We will hike through the lush forest and up to the ridge for lunch and great views. Carpool 8:00 am at Page Mill and 280 Park & Ride, or 9:00 am in front of the Portola visitors center.
Leader: Rex Jennett 650-961-1618 or datsrex@netzero.net.

June 4 - Hike Leaders Meeting - Monday 7:30 pm
Meet in the Raptor Suite at the Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto. There will be hike sign up sheets for August, September, and beyond. Please bring ideas on how to make these meetings more useful. This meeting is open to all Sierra Club members. Please bring goodies to share.

June 6 - Mission Peak Full Moon Hike - Wednesday 2B
Meet the leader at Mission Peak (Stanford Avenue in Fremont) at 6:30 pm. Bring warm clothes, water, and snack/dinner. Flashlight optional. Rain cancels.
Leader: Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683.

June 9 - Sanborn to the Sea - Saturday 7E
A classic Dayhikers event. Enjoy 35 miles of hiking from Sanborn County Park to Waddell Beach. Limited to 8 people. Call John for sign up.
Leader: John Wilkinson (H) 408-947-0858 or (W) 650-330-7764.

June 9 - Mt. Tam Odyssey - Saturday 4D
We'll visit the three peaks of Mt. Tam, drop off West Peak and hike out towards Bon Tempe Lake. Strenuous, fast paced hike. Judge your fitness accordingly. Bring plenty of water. Carpool 7:30 am Edgewood and 280 Park & Ride or meet at Mountain Home at 8:45 am.
Leaders: Dee Booth rdbooth@worldnet.att.net and Dot Reilly 415-585-1380.

June 13 - Hidden Villa Evening Hike - Wednesday 2B
Meet at Page Mill and 280 Park & Ride at 6:00 pm. We'll hike several fast-paced loops through this park. Bring water, a snack for dinner, and a flashlight.
Leader: Tom Driscoll 408-749-0344.

June 16 - Mt Tam - Saturday 3/4 C+
Join us for a hike to the beach and back. Call leader if you have not hiked with the DHS. Carpool: 8:00 am at Edgewood Road and Highway 280 Park & Ride.
Leader: Fran Allen 408-996-1356.

June 20 - Rancho San Antonio - Wednesday 2B/C
Meet the leader at 6:00 pm SHARP for a fast hike in Rancho. Meet by the bathrooms in the lower parking lot.
Leader: Nancy Fitzsimmons 408-957-9683.

June 23 - Niles to Menlo Park Long and Low - Saturday 5A
Meet at 8:00 am for car shuttle. Please read details at http://www.oakapple.net/dhs/future/dumbarton.html or call leader.
Leader: David Hough 408-997-7763.

June 30 - Marin Headlands - Saturday 4/5C
This loop hike through Marin Headlands will include beaches, hills, and probably the lighthouse. Carpool at Edgewood Road and Highway 280 Park & Ride at 7:30 am.
Leader: Maia Pindar (H) 650-367-1256, (W) 650-812-4019, or pindar@parc.xerox.com


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