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.
Oct 6 - Big Basin & Bob K. Memorial Hike - Saturday 3C
A moderately paced hike and Day Hiker redwood tree dedication ceremony in memory of Bob Kreutzmann
who led many wonderful rambles in this beautiful park. We encourage all who knew Bob to join us - and
to perhaps recount favorite remembrances of this very special man who was such a vital presence in
Day Hiker history. Suggested carpool at 7:45 am at Page Mill Road and Highway 280 Park & Ride,
or at 8:00 am at Argonaut Shopping Center on Saratoga/Sunnyvale Rd, or meet 9:00 am at Big
Basin Hdqt.
Leaders: Oct 13 - Pt. Reyes Alamere Falls and Mt. Wittenberg - Sat 5D
My last attempt at this hike turned into the Great Poison Oak Adventure; I'll try to get it right this
time. We'll hike out to Wildcat Camp, then along the bluffs to the top of Alamere Falls (high tide
will prevent approaching the falls along the beach). After lunch we'll head north along the
Coast Trail to Arch Rock and beyond, returning via the Sky Trail and Mt. Wittenberg. Suggested
carpool at Edgewood Road and Highway 280 Park & Ride at 8:00 am or at the parking lot across from
the visitor's center at Point Reyes National Seashore at 9:30 am.
Leaders: Oct 20-21 - Tourist Club Weekend - Saturday/Sunday 3C
Join us for our annual Weekend in the woods. There will be hikes both days (weather permitting) a
15 mile hike Saturday and a shorter one on Sunday. The cost to stay is $25 per person and includes
Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. Bring your sleeping bag and bath stuff. Our traditional
White Elephant exchange will be the highlight of the evening so don't forget to wrap that something
"special" to exchange. Must call leader to reserve a spot. If you do not wish to spend the night,
call leader for details.
Leader: Oct 21 - Pescadero County Park - Sunday 3B
Join us for a moderately paced hike through this scenic San Mateo County park, adjacent to Portola
State Park. Suggested carpool 8:30 am Page Mill Road and Highway 280 Park & Ride.
Leader: Oct 27 - Los Gatos to Almaden - Saturday 4 C/D
Join me for a change of pace in the South Bay. This will be a moderately paced, one way hike from
Los Gatos to Almaden through Sierra Azul and Quicksilver Parks. Must call leader for starting time
and location.
Leader: Nov 3 - Double Hike - Saturday 4C
Two hikes for the price of one. In the morning, explore Garland Ranch in Carmel Valley. After lunch
drive to Garrapata State Park for a second hike with cactus, redwoods, and great views of the ocean.
Optional dinner afterward. Suggested carpool at Cottle Road and Highway 85 Park & Ride at 7:30 am.
Leader: 
Nov 5 - Hike Leaders Meeting - Monday 7:30 pm
Meet in the Raptor Suite at the Peninsula Conservation Center, 3921 Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto. Tonight is
election night for a new DHS chairperson. Remember you can’t vote if you don’t show up. There will
be hike sign up sheets for February and beyond.This meeting is open to all Sierra Club members.
Please bring goodies to share.
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