The Loma Prietan
May/June 2003
Activities Calendar
Backpacking
Explore the California wilderness. For one
year of newsletter send $12 check to Backpack Section, Ginny Fleming, 887 Roble Avenue
#3, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Complimentary newsletter sent upon request. Meetings are held second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Steve Stearns chair, 650/941-8676.
Day Hiking
All hikes by the Day Hiking Section are open to the general public--Sierra Club membership is not required. All participants are required
to sign a standard liability waiver. The hike schedule is available at www.sierraclub.org/chapters/lomaprieta/dayhiking/. Hikers new to the group are required to call the hike leader
in advance. The hike rating system is as follows:
Distance:
2 = 5-10 miles
3 = 10-15 miles
4 = 15-20 miles
5 = 20-25 miles |
Elevation:
B = 1000-2000 feet
C = 2000-3000 feet
D = 3000-4000 feet
E = 4000-5000 feet |
May 3 Burra Burra Sat. 5F. A Coe classic.
We'll climb to Willson's Peak, head down into Canada de la Dormida, then ascend to Burra Burra Peak by a faint use trail. After lunch we'll take the trail around by Dowdy Ranch, returning by the Center Flats, Wagon, and Wasno Roads, descending on the Dexter and Grizzly Gulch trails. Possible wet stream crosssing. Meet at Highway 85 & Cottle Road P&R at 7 a.m. or at the Gilroy Hot Springs trailhead at 8 a.m. Bring at least four liters of water, or iodine/filter. Please call leader if you haven't hiked with this group before. Leader: John Wilkinson 408/947-0858,
jfwilkinson@sbcglobal.net.
May 3 Mount Tamalpais Sat. 3C. Circumambulate this majestic mountain! From Mountain Home Inn, around to Lake Lagunitas, continuing on Eldridge Grade, and heading back to the cars on Hoo-Koo-E-Koo! Carpool at 7:30 a.m., Page Mill & I-280 P&R or meet at Mountain Home parking area 9 a.m. Leaders: Ruth Knotek 650/583-7466; Debbie Benham 650/964-0558.
May 7 Windy Hill Wed. 2B. Fast-paced evening hike through Windy Hill. Bring water, snacks, and a windbreaker. Meet at the park on Portola Rd. at 6 p.m. sharp. Leader: Tom Driscoll 650/938-2106.
May 10 Sunol to Del Valle 4D (20 miles). Strenuous; moderate pace. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Wilderness permit ($2) required. Meet at 7:15 a.m. at Mission Blvd. and I-680 P&R next to McDonald's to arrange for car shuttle. Call leaders if you have not hiked with this group before. Leaders: Gisela Pearson 408/270-0463; Fran Allen 408/996-1356.
May 10 Mission Peak to Del Valle Sat. 6E. Strenuous hike that will start at Mission Peak and meet up with and join the Sunol to Del
Valle hike (see above). Bring lots of water. Mission Peak start limited to six hikers. Must call leader by May 7 to start at Mission Peak. Leader: Dot Reilly 415/585-1380 (H) or 650/225-1549 (W).
May 17 Wunderlich Sat. 3C. Come enjoy the wildflowers and views. Meet at Woodside and I-280 P&R at 8 a.m. Leader: Hudelle Newman 650/363-8300.
May 24 Ed Levin to Sunol and back Sat. 4D. We will hike from Ed Levin to Sunol for lunch, and return with a possible diversion up Mission Peak. Meet at at Ed Levin Park at 8 a.m. No- host carpool at Page Mill and I-280 P&R at 7 a.m. Leader: Bonnie Ruesch 408/997-8323 (H), 408/391-8323 (Cell), or bruesch@att.net
May 31 Huddart/Purisima Sat. 4C. A hike in the redwoods with a steady climb on each side of Skyline. Possible views or cool fog. No water available along the way. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Woodside & I-280 P&R. Leaders: Leighton & Carolyn Nakata 650/947-9989.
June 7 Sweeney Ridge/Coast/Montara Mtn. Sat. 4D. Moderate pace but fairly strenuous. Begin Skyline College, follow trails to Pacifica
coastal bluffs and beach, up Montara Mountain, return via Sweeney Ridge. Hopefully great views. Meet 8 a.m. Edgewood and I-280 P&R. Leader: Edward Pease 408/998-4329 edwardp@elcon-inc.com.
June 11 Windy Hill Wed. 2B. Fast-paced evening hike through Windy Hill. Bring water, snacks, and a windbreaker. Meet at the park on Portola Rd. at 6 p.m. sharp. Leader: Leighton Nakata 650/947-9989.
June 14 Sanborn to Castle Rock Sat. 4C. Join us for a hike through two parks with vistas along the way. Call if you have not hiked
with this group before. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Argonaut Shopping Center (by Starbucks) or at Sanborn Park at 8:50 a.m. (lower parking lot by
restrooms). Leader: Fran Allen 408/996-1356.
June 21 Pt. Reyes (Five Brooks) Sat. 4C. Celebrate the longest day of the year with a hike that will take us to the beach for lunch by a waterfall with great views on the way back. Optional dinner afterwards. Must call leader if you have not hiked with the group before. Meet at 7:15 a.m. at Edgewood and I-280 P&R. Leader: Edward Pease 408/998-4329, edwardp@elcon-inc.com.
June 28 Big Basin Sat. 4C. Join us on a scenic loop amidst redwoods and waterfalls. No-host carpool at 7:45 a.m. at Cubberly (Middlefield & Montrose) or meet at Big Basin Park HQ at 8:45 a.m. Leader: Roger Pantos 408/735-7821 rpantos@attglobal.net.
Family Outings
Family Outings sponsors some weekend activities that are not listed in this section.
If you are interested in adding your e-mail address to a distribution list to receive messages regarding late-breaking weekend outings, please send your e-mail address to Jo Ann Cobb at
jscobb@sbcglobal.net or phone 650/631-9303.
Babes on Backs Thurs. 1A. On Thursdays, a
2-4 mile hike at a local park with children walking, in front or back packs, or in a jogging stroller. Leader: Sonya Bradski, 650/856-9366 or SonyanGary@juno.com.
More Babes on Backs Mon. 1A. On Mondays, a 2-4 mile hike at a local park with children in a back/front pack or jogging stroller. Leader: Alison Hlady 408/481-9468, alisonhlady@yahoo.com.
Exploring Walkers 1A. Thursday afternoon hikes for four- to five-year-olds with a parent.
A 1-2 mile hike at a local park. Leader: Jo Ann Cobb 650/631-9303, jscobb@sbcglobal.net.
Inner City Outings
ICO works with community agencies to provide outdoor activities to youth whose opportunities to participate is otherwise limited. Volunteers of all levels of commitment needed. Programs are with agencies throughout the Loma Prieta region. Mostly weekend trips include day hikes, backpacking, river rafting, and cross country skiing. Phone 408/236-3794.
Gay and Lesbian Sierrans
Visit the GLS Website at:
www.sierraclub.org/chapters/lomaprieta/gls/index.html.
May 4 Maguire Peak 2B2 Sun. A springtime visit to Maguire Peaks in Sunol Regional Park. We'll loop on Hayfield Trail and return on Welch Creek and the elusive Hidden Trail. Meet at Tamien P&R at 9 a.m. or at the trailhead (by the green barn) at 9:45. Heavy rain cancels. Leaders: Dave Ellison 510/364-1240, david_ellison@nhusd.k12.ca.us or John Wilkinson 408/947-0858, jfwilkinson@sbcgloba.net.
May 10 Butano State Park Sat. 3B2. Enjoy the redwoods at Butano. Bring water, sunscreen, an extra layer, lunch/energy food, and sturdy boots. Meet 9 a.m. for carpooling at the Los Gatos P&R. Leader: Rob Yang hike@rhysw.com.
May 15 Mission Peak Sunset and Full Eclipse of the Moon Hike, Thurs. 2B2 (5.5 mi and 1700 ft). This is a dog-friendly hike. The eclipse will reach totality at 8:14 p.m. We will be leaving promptly from Stanford Avenue trailhead at 6 p.m. Leader: Sondra Moore sondra@411powertools.com, coleader Tina Mazzei tina_mazzei@yahoo.com.
May 18 Purisima Creek Redwoods, Sun. 2B2. Relax while walking among stately redwoods, alder, and big leaf maple trees along a pretty creek. Enjoy stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains sweeping into Half Moon Bay. Loop back down through Douglas fir and tan oak. Meet at Tamien P&R at 9 a.m. Leader: Ron Levesque ronlevesqu@aol.com.
May 30-June 2 Lost Coast 2A. A favorite GLS destination at the southern end of Humboldt County. This year's trip will be a straightforward backpack from Black Sands Beach to Hadley Creek and back, with optional exploration of Hadley Creek or Shipman Creek or both. Sign up in advance: John Wilkinson 408/947-0858 or jfwilkinson@sbcglobal.net.
June 11 Arastradero Off-Road Ride Wed. 6:30 p.m. 1A2 (5 miles; 500 feet). Easy mountain bike ride near Palo Alto with great views and wildlife, fire road and singletrack. Bring water and helmet. Ride limited to 10 cyclists. Contact leader for meeting location and carpooling info. Leader: Rob Yang mtb@rhysw.com
June 14 Montara Mountain, 9 a.m. 2B2 (9 miles; 2000 ft). We'll drive to San Pedro Valley County Park and hike through the park on our way to Montara Mountain. Bring a lunch, at least two quarts of water, layers in case the fog blows in, and sunscreen. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Page Mill and I-280 P&R. Leader: Cathy Roberts cdrdash@yahoo.com.
June 22 Sanborn-Skyline County Park, Sun. 9 a.m. 2B2. This lushly wooded park in Saratoga connects Sanborn Creek with Skyline Ridge, covering some 2,850 acres of mountain terrain in between. We'll ascend about 1,000 feet to reach Indian Rock, where we'll have a splendid view of the Santa Clara Valley below. Bring water and lunch. Meet at the Tamien P&R. Leader: Ron Levesque ronlevesqu@aol.com.
July 3-6 Lassen Car Camp. Join us at Butte Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park over 4th of July weekend for a swim in the lake, or one of several hikes. We have spots for 25 people. Carpooling will be required. $30/person. This is a fundraiser event; all proceeds go to the Loma Prieta Chapter. Contact leaders for more info: Celeste McInerney, Cathy Roberts, Bernd Meyer bernd@berndmeyer.com.
July 25-28 Join us for this annual Yosemite campout in Tuolumne Meadows. You can climb up to three peaks on this long weekend: Mount Hoffman, Clouds Rest, and Mount Dana. Contact John to sign up. Leaders: John Wilkinson jfwilkinson@sbcglobal.net
and David Ellison david_ellison@nhusd.k12.ca.us.
Peak Climbing
The Peak Climbing Section (PCS) is a group of mountain climbers who rally around the shared enjoyment of being in the mountains and the thrill of climbing. Climbs are usually in the Sierra and don't require technical rock climbing. The PCS meets on the second Tuesday of each month. We have a newsletter, Scree, that contains reports of past trips, announcements of future trips, and articles of interest. articles of interest. For a one-year subscription to Scree, send your name, address, phone numbers, e-mail address, and Sierra Club membership number to the PCS treasurer: Tom Driscoll, 2149 Junction Avenue #3, Mountain View, CA 94043. Include a check made out to "PCS" for either $13 or $15 (the $15 includes an optional $2 donation to the PCS). To receive the PCS newsletter online, or to participate in discussions about climbing, send an e-mail to listserv@lists.sierraclub.org with the following text in the message body: "SUBSCRIBE lomap-pcs-announce yourfirstname yourlastname." Newsletters and other useful information about the PCS can be found on the web at lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/pcs.
Rock Climbing
Due to insurance changes, the RCS no longer has Sierra Club trips. Private trips are listed quarterly (or thereabouts) via e-mail. To get on the distribution list, please contact the current chair Hal Tompkins at 650/364-8603 or email tompkins@slac.stanford.edu.
San Mateo Hiking Section
The San Mateo Hiking Section offers moderate hikes three times a week. Hikes start at 10 a.m. unless otherwise specified. Bring water and lunch. Starred (**) hikes are more than eight miles in length and/or strenuous. Write for our six-month, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday hike schedule. Send a SASE and a $3.50 check, payable to the San Mateo Hiking Section, Sierra Club, to: HIKES, P.O. Box 651, San Carlos, CA 94070. Info: Ed Blanchard, Hikes Coordinator, 650/508-9616. Please call the hike leader in advance for all these Saturday hikes:
May 3 Mt.Tamalpais Wildflowers. Meet: Rock Springs parking lot. Carpool: Edgewood 8:30 a.m. Leader: Anne DeCarli 650/854-4941.
**May 10 Skyline Ridge. Meet: Skyline Ridge Parking lot. Carpool: Woodside 9:15 a.m. Leader: Leif Schaumann 650/856-6130.
May 17 San Mateo Memorial Co. Park. Meet: Park Headquarters. Carpool: Woodside 9 a.m. Leader: Julia Bott 650/343-8950.
May 24 Water Dog Lake, Belmont Open Space. New Hike. Meet: Parking area at end of Carlmont Drive in Belmont. On Ralston Ave, at first intersection west of Alameda (0.2 mi above bottom of hill), turn south on Lyall Way, left on Lake Road at stop sign, right on Carlmont Drive to end. Carpool: Edgewood 9:30 a.m. Leader: Minette Berger 650/342-9096.
May 31 Gazos Creek Beach Hike. Meet: Gazos Creek parking lot on Hwy 1. Carpool: Edgewood 9 a.m. Leader: Stewart Simpson 650/368-1057.
**June 7 Montara Mountain. Meet: San Pedro Valley Co. Park, right parking lot by restrooms. Carpool: Edgewood 9 a.m. Leader: Simone Smith 650/966-1997.
June 14 Sam McDonald Co. Park. Meet: Park Headquarters off Pescadero Rd. Carpool: Woodside 9:15 a.m. Leader: Bill Freedman 650/344-7774.
**June 21 Muir Woods Nat'l Monument. Meet: Muir Woods parking lot. Carpool: Edgewood 8:30 a.m. Leader: Miek McCubbin 650/343-8323.
June 28 Long Ridge O.S.P. Meet: Grizzly Flat parking area on Skyline Blvd (approx. 3.3 miles south of Page Mill Rd). Carpool: Woodside 9:15 a.m. Leader: Jocelyn Orr 650/964-9028.
Singleaires
Singleaires are friendly, active, single people
40 and up who enjoy outdooor activities and conservation. Hikes are offered each Sunday (1A to 3C) followed by a potluck. For a one-time free schedule, send a business-sized SASE (57˘ postage) to Singleaires, P.O. Box 20952, Castro Valley, CA 94546. See our website: www.sierraclub.org/chapters/lomaprieta/SA or call 510/537-5280 for further information.
For a one year subscription send $12, a business sized SASE (60˘ postage), and proof of membership (Sierra Club newsletter or magazine label, or copy of membership card)
to the above address. Make checks payable to Sierra Singleaires.
Carpools:
- Los Gatos: Municipal Parking Lot. From Hwy 17 S take Los Gatos Saratoga (Hwy 9) exit
- Palo Alto: Park & Ride Lot. I-280 & Page Mill Road
- Woodside: Park & Ride Lot I-280 at Hwy 84
- San Mateo: Park & Ride Lot I-280 at Hwy 92
Sierra Singles
Sierra Singles are energetic, single adults, with typical ages from the 20's to 40's who enjoy hiking, biking, volleyball, backpacking, skiing, dancing, movies, rafting, potluck dinners, conversation, and much more. Our schedule lists 50-75 events each month. To receive a one year subscription, send $20 (along with proof of membership in the Sierra Club) to Sierra Singles, P.O. Box 391775, Mountain View, CA 94039. Nonmembers are welcome at our events on a trial basis. For a partial schedule visit us on the Web at www.lomaprieta. sierraclub.org/lpss or contact our hotline at 408/795-3237.
Ski Touring
The Ski Touring Section (STS) organizes cross-country ski trips to the Sierra and elsewhere. Meetings are the first Monday of each month, November through May. Membership at $5 per year entitles you to electronic distribution of our newsletter Track; $15 per year brings you
a hard copy. Send check payable to STS c/o Treasurer Jim Gibson, 826 Lana Ct., Campbell, CA 95008-6009.
Nordic Voice, the STS conservation committee, promotes the interests of back-country skiers through involvement in public access issues. For more information, see our website lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/sts or contact Stewart Logie, STS chair, 408/376-0324 or skier@sonic.net.
Loma Prieta Paddlers
Loma Prieta Paddlers share paddling interests (mostly whitewater kayaking), trips, practice, conservation. Meetings at 7:30 p.m., 2nd Wednesday of each month (except December) at Western Mountaineering, El Camino at San Tomas, Santa Clara. Willis McNeill, Chair, 408/262-5876. Trip schedule is posted to our website and List Server.
Weekly kayak roll sessions are being held every Tuesday evening 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Gunn High School, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Contact Tom Musolf at Roll@MokeRaces.com for further information.
Black Mountain Group
The Black Mountain Group of the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter invites you to hike with us. Our activity schedule is sustained by volunteer leaders. If you want to lead a hike
or other activity, please contact our activities coordinator, Paul Worden, 650/857-1623. We prefer moderate hikes combining good exercise with good companionship, appreciation of nature, and plenty of variety. If you are unsure about times, meeting places, or requirements for a hike, please check with the leader for details. Always bring plenty of water and lunch, unless indicated otherwise. Dress for the weather and be prepared for changes. We recommend boots for general hiking. To automatically receive our schedule by e-mail, contact bmg-request@cometric.com. Our schedule is at www.sierraclub.org/chapters/lomaprieta/bmg and includes links
to other Sierra Club groups.
May 3 Mount Tamalpais Sat. 3C (15-17 mi, 2500 feet). Circumambulate this majestic mountain! From Mountain Home Inn around to Lake Lagunitas, continuing on Eldridge Grade, and heading back to the cars on Hoo-Koo-E-Koo. Carpool at 7:30 a.m. Page Mill and I-280 P&R or meet at Mountain Home parking area on Mt. Tam 9 a.m. Leader(s): Debbie Benham 650/964-0558; Ruth Knotek 650/583-7466.
May 10 Sunol Regional Wilderness. Sat. 2B
(7 mi., 2000 ft.). Hike up to Eagles' View and visit Flag Hill. Enjoy the wildflowers and great views. Be prepared for hills. Bring lunch and liquids. Carpool 8:30 a.m. at Page Mill and I-280 P&R or meet at 9:30 a.m. in Sunol at the Visitor Center parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. Leader: Kosta Achin 408/446-0135.
May 17 The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park Sat. 3B (11 mi., 1700 ft.) Moderately paced hike with some steep sections. Ascend the West Ridge Trail to our lunch spot at Sand Point Overlook, enjoying mountain and ocean views. Return via Loma Prieta Grade, visiting historic logging sites. No-host carpool 8 a.m. at Page Mill and I-280 P&R, or meet 9:30 a.m. at George's Picnic Area parking lot, one mile north of the park entrance kiosk on Aptos Creek Road, in Aptos. Leaders: Jenny Maida 408/354-2196, and Bill Young 650/712-9339.
May 24 Mission Peak via Sunol Sat. 2B (10 miles, 2000 ft.). Hike west from Sunol Regional Wilderness up to Mission Peak. Travel along the Ohlone Wilderness Trail. Enjoy great views both on the way up and back. Bring lunch and liquids. Carpool 8:30 a.m. at Page Mill and I-280 P&R or meet 9:30 a.m. in Sunol at the Visitor Center parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. You will need to purchase an Ohlone Wilderness permit for $2. Leader: Kosta Achin 408/446-0135.
June 1 Henry Coe from Hunting Hollow Sun. 2C (10 mi, 2500 ft). Hike down Hunting Hollow and up Wagon Road to Willson Ranch, returning along Steer Ridge. We'll be hiking at a steady pace and enjoying the flowers and the views. If you like to hike fast, this is not the hike for you. Meet at 8:30 a.m. Page Mill and I-280 P&R or 9:45 a.m. at the Hunting Hollow entrance. Bring lunch and lots of water. There is no water at trailhead. Leader: Libby Vincent 650/424-8731.
June 7 Butano State Park Sat. 3B (11 mi., 1700 ft.). Moderately paced hike with some steep sections. Join us for a loop hike exploring Little Butano Creek Canyon, with lunch in a redwood grove. Optional additional 1.5-mile hike visiting Ano Nuevo/Six Bridges Trails. No-host carpool 8:30 a.m. at Page Mill and I-280 P&R, or meet 9:30 a.m. at the picnic area parking lot 1/4 mile past the Butano entrance kiosk on Cloverdale Road in Pescadero. Leaders: Jenny Maida 408/354-2196 and Bill Young 650/712-9339.
June 14 Long Ridge Open Space Preserve Sat. 2B (8 mi, 1200 ft.). Moderately paced hike to the little-visited upper reaches of Portola Park from Long Ridge. Bring lunch and liquid. Boots recommended. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Page Mill and I-280 P&R. Leaders: Paul Worden & Jacqui Burrows 650/857-1623.
June 22 Portola State Park, Tarwater Loop Sun. 2B (8 mi., 1500 ft.). Carpool 9 a.m. at Page Mill and I-280 P&R.Bring lunch and liquid. Boots recommended. Leaders: Shirley and Tim Sampson 408/446-0914.
Guadalupe Regional Group
Guadalupe Regional Group includes mid- and south Santa Clara County and all of San Benito County, but all Sierra Club members are welcome. For a free copy of the monthly newsletter, The Guadalupan, ($6/year subscription) or info, call Group office, 408/554-0442 and leave name and address, or write Sierra Club/Guadalupe Group, P.O. Box 541, Santa Clara, CA 95052-541. Group meets monthly on 3rd Thursday 7:30-9:30 p.m. for slide program and refreshments at Harker School in San Jose. (Located at northeast corner of I-280/Saratoga Ave. intersection in San Jose. Turn in to school driveway at stoplight, turn left beyond guard kiosk and follow posted arrows to parking and Room 24.) Members and guests welcome at any meeting or hike. For meetings, BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup) and help reduce waste!
Rain may cancel hikes; call leader if questionable. For dog hikes, dogs must be well behaved—friendly, come on call, voice or leash control. Dogs are allowed off-leash on trails; on-leash in picnic areas, parking lots. Meeting and trip schedule below. For added trips, see
The Guadalupan, published first week each month, or call Marj Ottenberg 408/867-4576.
May 5 Guadalupe Group Ex-Com Mon. For site and agenda, call Joe Cernac, 408/292-5465.
May 11 Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Sun. 8-10 mi. hike up Mt. Umunhum. Bring lunch, liquid, sunscreen. Carpool from Los Gatos P&R on Saratoga/Los Gatos Rd. behind S&L on corner of Santa Cruz Ave. For time, other details, call leader, Joe Cernac, 408/292-5465 on or before Fri. 5/9.
May 15 "How Wet Can It Get?" Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Dams proposed by S.C. Valley Water District for Henry Coe State Park would drown popular trails and campsites. Coe Park Dam Ad Hoc Committee will lead discussion of proposals and alternatives for providing clean water throughout South Bay. Guadalupe General meeting in Rm. 24, Harker School (directions above). Refreshments; BYOC!
May 18 Off-leash dog hike Sun. East Bay Regional Park, Mission Peak, Morgan Territory, or beach walk if weather is warm. Moderate hike, 5-7 mi.; dogless hikers welcome. Bring lunch, liquid, (for dog, too, and leash), sunscreen and layered clothes. For time, carpool location, and rain date if necessary, call Bob or Marj, 408/867-4576.
May 18 Point Lobos Sun. Seven mile hike at a gentle pace in Point Lobos State Park. Dramatic spot where cliffs and sea meet. One of the most photographed parks in California; great for watching seals, sea otters, sea birds, etc. For time and meeting place, call leader: Linda 408/778-7122.
June 1 Castle Rock State Park Sun. Break out of the rat race for a stress-free hike on Castle Rock trails with views of forest and ocean. Bring lunch, liquid, sunscreen. Meet to carpool at Fremont Park near Senior Center, on Madison near Harrison, in Santa Clara. For
more info, call leader: Teresa Nemeth 408/296-5821.
June 2 Guadalupe Group Ex-Com Mon. For site, agenda, call Joe 408/292-5465.
June 14 Henry Cowell Redwood State Park Sun. Five mile hike at a gentle pace, among giant redwoods. Call Linda for meeting place and time, 408/778-7122.
June 19 Guadalupe General Meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. in Rm. 24, Harker School (directions above). Speaker/subject to be announced; see May or June Guadalupan, or call Joe Cernac at 408/292-5465.
June 22 Off-leash dog hike Sun. East Bay Regional Park, or beach walk if weather is warm. Moderate hike, 5-7 mi.; dogless hikers welcome. Bring lunch, liquid, (for dog, too, and leash), sun protection, and layered clothes. For time, carpool location, and rain date if necessary, call Bob or Marj, 408/867-4576.
San Carlos/Belmont Regional Group
The San Carlos/Belmont Regional Group meets monthly (except July and August) usually on the 3rd Sunday. We emphasize rather easy hikes close to home and programs relevant to our two cities (with a few exceptions for variety). Visit our web site, home.att.net/~sierra.club/ or call and leave a message for Bob at 650/592-2166.
Pot Luck Meetings: Call the host to make your reservation and for the meeting location. Please bring your own table service and food (main dish, salad, or dessert) to serve about six. We customarily contribute $1 per drink serving at the social time to defray costs. Usually social time starts after 5:30, dinner at 6:00, business meeting and program from 7:00 until 9:00.
Hikes: Call leader for meeting time & location.
May 18 Bob Black (650/592-2166) will lead a hike in Wunderlich Park. No-host dinner at Little Store in Woodside or Canyon Inn in Redwood City. Call Bob Carlson (650/591-3081) for specific location.
June 15 Bob Carlson (650/591-3081) will take us to Pillar Point, site of the Mavericks surfing events. No-host dinner in Half Moon Bay area. Call Bob for specific location.