1A, 1B
hikes
Always bring lunch and water. Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Canine hikers should also bring leashes, litter bags, and water for their dogs.
May 1 Thu 1A hike
Blackie's Pasture. Two very easy hikes from Blackie's Pasture to Tiburon and back, stopping at a yummy bakery with a fabulous San Francisco view. Back by 1 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 6 pm at Blackie's Pasture on Tiburon Boulevard.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 3 Sat 1B hike
Spectacular Table Rock. A short but steep hike to rocky cliffs. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to trailhead by 5 pm. Optional post-hike dinner and spa. Rain cancels. Bring: extra water (if hot day); swimsuit and towel for spa; and $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 11:30 am at parking lot in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. Directions: dirt parking lots for the park are located at crest of Highway 29 north of Calistoga on both sides of road. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 9:15 am. Cost: $10 for spa.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
May 8 Thu 1A hike
Ring Mountain. Two easy hikes with outstanding 360 degree views, unique rocks, flowers and Indian petroglyphs. Back by 12:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 6 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 10 Sat 1A hike
Carson Valley Falls. A slow-paced 4.5 mile hike to see three waterfalls in one stream. A redwood bridge at the top of the falls and a rock staircase near the upper falls. Heavy rain cancels. Hike ends 4:30 pm. Meet: 10 am at Fairfax (opposite Fairfax Theatre).
Ron Moore (510)465-5194
May 16 Fri 1A hike
Night picnic on Ring Mountain. An easy 1A hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top - with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink for SIX HIKERS that you have carried up the hill. Sunset 7:45 pm; bring warm clothes. FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Meet: 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 22 Thu 1A hike
Devil's Gulch. Two easy hikes to Devil's Gulch in Samuel Taylor State Park. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 6 pm at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 24 Sat 1A canine hike
Shell Ridge canine hike. Barry and Fanny lead this canine hike on knife-edged ridges and open grassland. Meet: 10 am at the end of Marshall Drive in Walnut Creek. Directions: take Ygnacio Valley Road to Homestead Avenue to Marshall Drive.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
May 29 Thu 1A hike
Ocean View Trail. Two moderate hikes from Rock Spring to the top of Cataract Falls with a continuous view of the ocean and Stinson Beach. Return by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 31 Sat 1A canine hike
Wildcat Canyon canine hike. Barry and Tamela lead this canine hike along Wildcat Creek. Meet: 11 am at Thors Bay Road and Arlington Boulevard in El Cerrito.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Jun 4 Wed 1A hike
Mount Tamalpais. A not-too-fast hike on Mount Tam's southside trails. Meet: 10 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Marion Hazzard (415)661-6876
Jun 5 Thu 1A hike
The Bay Model and bayside hike. Two easy hikes from East Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley along the Bay Trail to see the Bay Model, birds and dogs in Sausalito. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm in the parking lot in front of the Maria Maria Cantina Restaurant on East Blithdale Avenue (0.8 miles from the freeway).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 8 Sun 1A canine hike
Berkeley campus canine hike. Barry and Fanny lead this canine hike along the San Pablo Ridge. Meet: 10 am in the UC Space Lab parking lot on Centennial Drive just a stone's throw below Grizzly Peak.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Jun 12 Thu 1A hike
Northside Lakes. Two easy hikes around Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7/car MMWD entrance fee or annual pass.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 19 Thu 1A hike
Around Samuel Taylor Park. Two easy hikes around Samuel Taylor State Park with a walk along Papermill Creek Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Bring: a snack. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 22 Sun 1A hike
Hearts Desire Beach picnic and hike. Potluck lunch, swim and sun at Hearts Desire Beach on Tomales Bay, with easy 1A hikes towards Shell Beach and Indian Beach. Bring a dish for six hikers to share, plus something to barbecue for yourself. We park by the picnic tables so you can bring fragile dishes. Back by 4:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools. Cost: $10/car state park fee.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 26 Thu 1A hike
The Dipsea and Muir Woods. Two easy/moderate hikes on the Dipsea Trail and through Muir Woods. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Bring: a snack. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 28 Sat 1A hike
Glen Park to the Mission District. A relaxed and very slow hike featuring scenic views, parks, interesting buildings and a few stairways. Several rest stops. Route includes Bernal Heights and Holly Park. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:15 pm in time for optional dinner. No need to register but rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike, but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Also coins for return by BART. Meet: 11:45 am in front of Glen Park BART station. Directions: BART or busses 12, 26, 44, or 62.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Jul 3 Thu 1A hike
China Camp. Two easy hikes to explore the shoreline trails of China Camp State Park on the Bay in San Rafael. Yes, they still catch shrimp. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at the Civic Center Post Office on San Pedro Road in San Rafael and drive to trailhead.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 10 Thu 1A hike
Rodeo Beach and Point Bonita Lighthouse. An easy hike from the beach up the hill and back, including the visitor's center and with a docent-led, guided tour of the Point Bonita lighthouse. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: a snack. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop), or at the far end of Rodeo Beach at 10:15 am.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 11 Fri 1A hike
Night picnic on Ring Mountain. An easy 1A hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top - with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink for SIX HIKERS that you have carried up the hill. Sunset 7:45 pm; bring warm clothes. FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Meet: 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 12 Sat 1A hike
South Berkeley paths and stairways. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes pathways, stairways and architectural treasures in South Berkeley and North Oakland. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:30 pm in time for optional dinner. No need to register but rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike, but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am at Rockridge BART station north parking lot at bottom of down escalator. Directions: BART to Rockridge station.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Jul 13 Sun 1A canine hike
Point Pinole canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on an easy loop with Bay views. Return to cars around 1 pm with no lunch stop, though there are sites for optional picnicking after the hike. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at Point Pinole Regional Park parking lot. Directions: take Richmond Parkway to Giant Highway and follow park signs. Cost: Parking and dog fees.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Jul 17 Thu 1A hike
Northside Lakes. Two easy hikes around Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7/car MMWD entrance fee or annual pass.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 24 Thu 1A hike
Tennessee Valley. Two gentle hikes from Tennessee Valley trailhead to the beach and back. Back by 12:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at the Tennessee Valley trailhead by the stables.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 7 Thu 1A hike
Laurel Dell. Two easy half-day hikes from Rock Spring to Laurel Dell. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 6 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 21 Thu 1A hike
Ocean View Trail. Two moderate hikes from Rock Spring to the top of Cataract Falls with a continuous view of the ocean and Stinson Beach. Return by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 22 Fri 1A hike
Night picnic on Ring Mountain. An easy hike and potluck dinner on top of Ring Mountain in Tiburon. Hike to the top - with 360 degree views - and share the food and drink for SIX HIKERS that you have carried up the hill. Sunset 7:45 pm; bring warm clothes. FLASHLIGHT IS A MUST. Meet: 5:45 pm at the Ring Mountain trailhead on Paradise Drive, one mile east of the Corte Madera exit from Highway 101. Roadside parking.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 23 Sat 1A hike
Ashbury Heights and nearby parks. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes pathways, a few stairways and architectural treasures in Ashbury Heights, Buena Vista Park and eastern Golden Gate Park. Some steep climbs. Hike ends around 5:15 pm in time for optional dinner. No need to register but rain cancels. Bring: This is a city hike but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am outside Irving and Arguello entrance to UCSF. Directions: N JUDAH streetcar to Irving and Arguello entrance OR busses 6 or 43 to Parnassus Avenue entrance and then take down elevator to the Irving Street entrance.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Aug 23 Sat 1A hike
Up and Down the Castro. Not difficult, but a fair number of staircases. Meet: 9:30 am in front of the Muni entramce, Castro and Market Streets in San Francisco.
David Gray (415)641-8615
Aug 28 Thu 1A hike
Northside Lakes. Two easy hikes around Bon Tempe and Lake Lagunitas. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45 pm at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7/car MMWD entrance fee or annual pass.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 31 Sun 1A canine hike
Wildcat Canyon canine hike. Barry and Tamela lead this shady low elevation hike. Meet: 11 am at Arlington Park on Arlington Boulevard by Thors Bay Road in El Cerrito.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com