2A, 2B, 2C
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 3 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
May 3 Sat 2B hike
Black Mountain. A special hike into Black Mountain, a private ranch protected by the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (www.MALT.org). Not open to the public, Black Mountain is one of the largest properties protected by a MALT agricultural conservation easement. The spectacular lands that we view from the top of the mountain are a valuable resource, providing not only food for the body, but food for the soul as well. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 4 Sun 2B hike
Golden Gate Bridge - Marin Headlands. The Bridge and the Headlands with panoramic views everywhere. Over the Bridge to the Coastal Trail, east along the SCA trail above Sausalito, along Morning Sun - Alta trail to: maybe Gerbode Valley's Bobcat Trail, or down to Sausalito and waterfront return. 8 to 10 miles at a moderate pace. Drizzle OK, rain cancels. Back 5 pm-ish. Optional post hike dinner/beverages. Bring: Layers, lunch, snacks, water and sunscreen. Meet: 10:30 am at Battery East parking lot, first dirt lot EAST of the Bridge on the San Francisco side.
Jim Spalding (415)337-6799 or cpaspaldg[at]aol.com
May 4 Sun 2B hike
Mount Wittenberg. A great, moderately paced hike to Mount Wittenberg, the highest peak on Point Reyes. Great views from the Baldy and Sky trails. Bring lunch and liquids to share. Back by 5 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 4 Sun 2B hike
Oakland Hills, Dimond Canyon, Joaquin Miller Park. Enjoy wilderness in the middle of Oakland. Redwoods and ferns along pretty streams. Potluck gourmet chocolate bar tasting at lunch. Meet: 10 am at Dimond Park entrance, north of Fruitvale and MacArthur Boulevard. AC Transit bus 53.
Richard Bullock (415)986-8977 or richardbullock[at]yahoo.com
May 8 Thu 2B hike
Martinez. Join us for an historic tour of downtown and a scenic hike in the Martinez hills. Meet: 10 am in front of the AmTrak train station on Marina Vista.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
May 10 Sat 2B hike
Drake's Estero. My favorite hike - a moderately paced and a most charming tour of beautiful Drake's Estero area on Point Reyes. Back by 5 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 11 Sun 2B hike
Scenic Annadel State Park ramble. Hike up some steep moderate and steep trails and fire roads, some shared with bicycles and equestrians, through open oak and pine woodlands, to benches with scenic views for lunch on the plateau in Sonoma. Heavy rain cancels. Meet: 8:30 am in fenced Park-n-Ride lot on northeast portion of Hwy 101 - Atherton Ave. interchange in Novato for 45 minute carpools to Sonoma trail head. Directions: exit Highway 101 at Atherton Ave./San Marin Drive in Novato. Go one block east on Atherton, left on Binford (frontage) Road, and left at second opening. Cost: about $5 per car.
Richard Riopelle (415)925-1816 or richard_riopelle[at]hotmail.com
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 14 Wed 2B hike
An adventurous romp. A moderately paced hike (possibly on the short side) to beautiful, less-traveled places, and sure to include some rugged terrain. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
May 15 Thu 2A hike
Deer Park. Two moderate and beautiful hikes from Deer Park towards Phoenix Lake. Back by 1:30 pm or sunset. Bring: a small snack. Meet: 9:30 am or 5:45pm at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 17 Sat 2A hike
Alviso. Join us for a leisurely tour of a tidelands bird sanctuary and an interesting walk through historic Alviso. Bring: Bring food to share at potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the Interpretive Center of the Don Edwards Preserve. Directions: from highway 237, exit and go north on First Street toward the bay. Turn right on Grand, and when the road curves to the right, you will continue straight ahead following the signs to Don Edwards Preserve. Park at the Interpretive Center.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
May 17 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
May 17 Sat 2B hike
Southside Mt. Tam trails. A slow-paced hike on southside trails co-sponsored with the California Alpine Club. Meet: 9:45 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Marion Hazzard (415)661-6876
May 22 Thu 2A hike
Crockett. A hike full of history and panoramic vistas of the Carquinez Straits. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am in front of the old train station in front of the C&H Sugar Refinery on Loring Avenue.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
May 23 Fri 2B hike
Muir Woods. We'll hike on the leader's favorite trails with a steady (slower uphill) moderate pace. Rain may shorten, but not cancel. Return 2-3 pm. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Sandra Zwemmer (925)370-1830
May 25 Sun 2A hike
Colma cemetery walk. An historical walk through many cemeteries of Colma, the "City of Souls." This walk is Part 1. Part 2 is in Oct-Nov. Nowhere to buy lunch, so bring lunch. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all day and returns to Colma BART about 5:30 pm. Optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 10 am at Colma BART Station near station agent's office. Directions: take Eastmoor exit off Highway 280 and follow signs to BART.
Guy Mayes and Gloria Navarra (510)522-1590
May 25 Sun 2B hike
Angel Island hike and picnic. A moderate hike over and around Angel Island with a potluck beach picnic. Spectacular views of all the Bay. We go to the top of Mount Livermore, and then have lunch on the beach. Bring a great potluck dish for six hikers to share. Back by 4 pm. Meet: 9:45 am at the Angel Island ferry dock in Tiburon. Cost: Angel Island Ferry $13.50.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
May 28 Wed 2B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on Tam's trails. Back by 3 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Don and Donna Rice (415)552-6087 or dndrices[at]yahoo.com
Jun 7 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Jun 7 Sat 2B hike
Tennessee Valley loop. Outstanding views of coastal scenery, including Tennessee Valley, Pirates Cove, and Wolf Ridge. Some steep slopes. Moderately to leisurely paced. Return to trailhead about 5:30 PM. Optional post-hike dinner at restaurant in Mill Valley. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for post-hike dinner at a restaurant in Mill Valley. Meet: 10 am at parking lot at end of Tennessee Valley Road. Directions: Tennessee Valley Road begins on Highway 1 just south of Tam Junction. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 8:30 am.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Jun 7 Sat 2B hike
Redwood Regional Park. Enjoy a leisurely-to-somewhat slowly paced hike featuring some of the best scenery Redwood Park has to offer. Meet: 10 am at Orchard Parking lot. Directions: from Highway 13, take Redwood Road about 2 miles past Skyline Boulevard. intersection, turn left into park, follow road past toll booth to parking lot at end of road. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART. AT 9:15 am. Cost: $5 parking.
Earl Sawyer (510)339-8562 or earl.sawyer[at]sbcglobal.net
Jun 8 Sun 2B hike
Deer Park and the lakes. Medium pace, several long, steep ups and downs, compensated by a lovely lunch spot and a chance to rest knees. Many nice trails, some fire roads, and lots of good views. Heavy rain cancels, light rain enhances. Back mid-afternoon. Meet: 8:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Richard Riopelle (415)925-1816 or richard_riopelle[at]hotmail.com
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 11 Wed 2B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A not-too-fast hike on Mount Tam's southside trails. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Marion Hazzard (415)661-6876
Jun 12 Thu 2A hike
San Mateo. Enjoy a peaceful walk through historic downtown San Mateo and the mansions of Hillsborough. Meet: 10 am at the platform of the Caltrain Station, First and Main Streets in San Mateo.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Jun 18 Wed 2B hike
An adventurous romp. A moderately paced hike (possibly on the short side) to beautiful, less-traveled places, and sure to include some rugged terrain. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
Jun 21 Sat 2A hike
Palo Alto. Take a leisurely walk through downtown Palo Alto and Stanford University. Meet: 10 am at the platform of the Caltrain Station at University Avenue in Palo Alto.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Jun 21 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Jun 21 Sat 2B hike
Redwood Park hike and barbeque. Hike in a park with many redwoods and ferns. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Hike ends by 5 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: food to eat and share at post-hike potluck/barbecue. Meet: 11:30 am at Redwood Regional Park in parking lot at end of main entry road from Redwood Road off Highway 13 in Oakland. Directions: take Redwood Road east from Highway 13 to park entrance to last parking lot. Cost: $4/car park entry.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Jul 5 Sat 2A hike
Presidio of San Francisco. A moderately paced historical hike through San Francisco's Presidio. Meet: 10 am at the southeast corner of Funston and Lincoln Avenues in the Presidio in the YMCA parking lot. Directions: Enter Presidio at Arguello Boulevard Turn right on Moraga and left on Funston, or enter Presidio at Lombard, turn right on Presidio Boulevard to Lincoln/Funston.
Gloria Navarra (415)731-6144
Jul 5 Sat 2A hike
Art Deco Oakland. An urban walk emphasizing architecture and history of downtown Oakland. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all afternoon ending about 5:30 pm near the twelth street BART Station. Optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: lunch (no good place to buy lunch); $1.50 for return to museum by BART; $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 11 am at tenth and Fallon entry to Oakland Museum next to nursing bear statue (one block from Lake Merritt BART). Very little all day parking available, so use of BART is recommended.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Jul 5 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Jul 5 Sat 2B hike
Bass Lake and Alamere Fall at Point Reyes. Rated one of the best hikes - ocean, mountains, lakes and a waterfall. Hike in and out along coast, 2 miles to very swimable Bass Lake. Another 2 miles past Pelican Lake and Double Point to Alamere Falls crashing to the beach. 9 miles round trip, back 5 pm-ish. Optional Bolinas dinner after hike. Bring: Layers, lunch, snacks, water and sunscreen. Swimsuit? Meet: 10:30 am at Palomarin trailhead at south Point Reyes. Directions: take usually unmarked Bolinas turnoff north of Stinson Beach, turn right on Mesa Road, 4-1/2 miles to parking lot with surprisingly nice toilets. Carpooling: call leader - it is a long ride.
Jim Spalding (415)337-6799 or cpaspaldg[at]aol.com
Jul 6 Sun 2A hike
Stinson Beach. An easy/moderate hike with great views from Mountain Home to Stinson Beach via the Matt Davis Trail (or Steep Ravine?). Lunch overlooking Stinson Beach. Goof off for a couple of hours on the beach, and then catch the bus back. Bring: $2/$1 for the 4:14 pm or 6:44 pm Stagecoach back from Stinson Beach. Lunch and liquids to share. Swimsuit and towel. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley, or 9:30 am at Mountain Home (limited parking).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 9 Wed 2B hike
Point Reyes. A moderately paced hike on Point Reyes trails. Back by 3 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Bob Smith (510)841-0402
Jul 9 Wed 2B hike
Warm weather Tilden. Hike on Volmer Peak, Grizzly Peak and other Tilden trails including Lake Anza. Meet: 9:30 am at the steam trains upper parking lot on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Jul 10 Thu 2A hike
Alameda. Enjoy quiet streets, peaceful parks, and interesting architecture on this walking tour of the Fernside district of Alameda. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at Jackson Park on Encinal Avenue, one block east of Park Street.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Jul 19 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Jul 19 Sat 2B hike
Favorite Trails of Ron Moore. Celebrate Ron's 65 birthday and 35 years as an outings leader for the Sierra Club. This is a slow paced hike, and ends by 4:30 pm. Bring: finger food and libation for celebration after the hike. Meet: 10 am at Rock Spring parking area on Mount Tamalpais.
Ron Moore (510)465-5194
Jul 19 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm. with no lunch stop but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Jul 20 Sun 2B hike
Mount Barnabe. A beautiful and moderate hike in Samuel Taylor State Park with great views from Devil's Gulch, plus a walk along Papermill Creek. Back about 4:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jul 23 Wed 2B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on southside trails. Back by 3 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Bob Smith (510)841-0402
Jul 24 Thu 2A hike
Hayward. Trace the earthquake fault, and visit parks and historic landmarks in old downtown Hayward. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the turnstile of the North Hayward BART station.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Jul 26 Sat 2A hike
Mosaics of San Francisco, part 4 South of Market. A moderately paced walk to admire mosaics, murals and sculptures in the Mission, Bernal Heights, Holly Park, Potrero Hill and SOM, ending under the dome at the new Bloomingdales' Mall. Optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 9:30 am at 24th Street BART station, southwest corner of Mission Street at the Bank of the West sign. Directions: BART or Muni buses 14, 48 or 49.
Jeanne Halpern (415)841-1254
Jul 31 Thu 2A hike
Troop 80 Trail. A delightful hike from Mountain Home to PanToll and back on the Troop 80 Trail. A delightful hike, especially as the trail has been restored. Back by 1:30 pm. Bring: a snack. Meet: 9:30 am 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 2 Sat 2A hike
San Jose. Join us for an historic tour of old downtown San Jose. Meet: 10 am in front of the AmTrak train station, corner of Alameda and Cahill.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 2 Sat 2A hike
Piedmont Architectural Walk. An architectural walk past Piedmont mansions, emphasizing homes designed by Julia Morgan. Moderate-to-leisurely pace, but walk takes all day returning about 5 pm. Optional post-walk dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner. Meet: 9:45 am on Piedmont Elementary School lawn at corner of Piedmont Avenue and Echo Street in Oakland. Directions: Echo is at upper end of Piedmont Avenue near Pleasant Valley Road.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Aug 2 Sat 2B hike
San Bruno Mountain. Explore San Bruno Mountain with San Bruno Mountain Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the Mountain and its rare plants and endangered Mission Blue, Elfin, and Silverspot butterflies. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Aug 3 Sun 2B hike
Marina Green to Beach Chalet. West end of Marina Green through Presidio's Crissy Field, up at Golden Gate Bridge along coastal trail past Baker's Beach to Sea Cliff (see Robin William's humble abode) and then along coastal trail to Cliff House and Beach Chalet. Six miles one way, end 4 pm-ish. Drizzle OK, rain cancels. Optional post-hike dinner/beverages. Meet: 12 noon at west end of Marina Green parking lot (near St Francis Yacht Club). Directions: parking lot north end of Marina Green off Marina Boulevard, north of yacht harbor, and before Crissy Field. Carpooling: call leader to arrange shuttles.
Jim Spalding (415)337-6799 or cpaspaldg[at]aol.com
Aug 3 Sun 2B hike
Scenic Corte Madera hills. Mostly steep trails, fireroad, stairs and lanes on hills and ridges. Good views, nice waterfall and creek if recent rain. Back mid-afternoon. Heavy rain cancels, showers may modify. Meet: 8:30 am by restrooms at near end of tennis courts across from the Post Office on west side of big, green town park, about 0.75 mile west of Highway 101 in Corte Madera. Directions: exit Highway 101 at Tamalpais/Paradise Drives. Go west on Tamalpais, turn right on Pixley Avenue, at far side of town park, and take first right into big lot.
Richard Riopelle (415)925-1816 or richard_riopelle[at]hotmail.com
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 3 Sun 2B hike
Angel Island hike and picnic. A moderate hike over and around Angel Island with a potluck beach picnic. Spectacular views of all the Bay. We go to the top of Mount Livermore, and then have lunch on the beach. Bring a great potluck dish for six hikers to share. Back by 4 pm. Meet: 9:45 am at the Angel Island ferry dock in Tiburon. Cost: Angel Island Ferry $13.50.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 6 Wed 2B hike
Warm weather Tilden. Hike on Wildcat Peak, Nimitz , Curran and other trails for wonderful views, plus a walk through the Rotary Peace Grove. Bring: water lots of it if it's hot. Meet: 9:30 am at the Tilden Little Farm/Environmental Ed Center parking lot. Directions: turn down Canon Drive at the top of Spruce Street in Berkeley, then left into parking lot.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Aug 9 Sat 2A hike
Inner Sunset to Ocean Beach. A moderately paced one-way hike to Ocean Beach via Sea Cliff area with its lovely homes and the scenic Coastal Trail. Meet: 10 am at 9th and Irving, northeast corner. Directions: take N-Judah or 44 Muni ($1.50/50c).
Gloria Navarra (415)731-6144
Aug 14 Thu 2A hike
Alameda. Join us for an historic walk through the Park Street and Gold Coast districts of Alameda. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at Jackson Park on Encinal Avenue, one block east of Park Street.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 16 Sat 2B hike
Ohlone (Siplichiquin) Village Sites. A visit to Indian shellmounds: life-in-place along the Bayside ridges with San Bruno Mountain Watch. A hike through 5000 years of human presence and the intricate balance of the original San Francisco Bay people; native plants to crystals to grizzly bears. Bring: wind/ sun protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Meet: 10 am at the San Bruno Mountain Watch office, 44 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane. Directions: drivers take Bayshore Boulevard to Old County Road, main entrance to Brisbane. Pass city park, and go straight up Visitacion. Or take #292 SamTrans bus, departing 9:12 from Transbay Terminal; five minute walk to meeting place. Call SamTrans at (800)660-4287 for northbound bus information. Cost: $2 voluntary donation; no one turned away.
David Schooley and Ken McIntire (415)467-6631 or sanbruno[at]mountainwatch.org
Aug 16 Sat 2B hike
Alamere Falls. A scenic hike to Bass Lake for lunch, and then to large waterfall on beach (9 miles round-trip). Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Hike ends about 5:30 pm. Post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Rain cancels. Bring: swimsuit and towel for lake swim and $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant in Bolinas. Meet: 11 am in Palomarin Trailhead parking lot at end of Mesa Road in Point Reyes National Seashore. Directions: from Highway 1 north of Stinson Beach, take unmarked road on left at top of Bolinas Lagoon to Bolinas. Turn right at Mesa Road (which is marked) and follow Mesa Road (which becomes gravel) to end of road in parking lot. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART 9 am.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Aug 22 Fri 2B hike
Redwood Regional Park. Hike through the redwoods primarily in the shade on various trails on the west side of the park. Bring: lots of water if it's warm. Meet: 9:30 at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. Directions: take Redwood Road in Oakland, cross Skyline Boulevard, left into park entrance, drive to end of road.
Wilma Austern (510)521-7358 or wnaustern[at]aol.com
Aug 23 Sat 2B canine hike
Tilden Park canine hike. Join Linda, Randall, Frolic and Breeze on a moderate loop including the Seaview Trail. Return to cars around 1 pm. with no lunch stop but time for a quick snack. Dogless people welcome. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070 or linda-rand-hike[at]earthlink.net
Aug 24 Sun 2B hike
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve. Redwoods, creeks and coastal views are featured on this route. Meet: 11:15 am at main preserve parking lot. Directions: from Highway 101 or 280, take Highway 92 west towards Half Moon Bay. Go left (south) at Skyline Boulevard, Highway 35, 4.5 miles to preserve entrance. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue at 10 am.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Aug 24 Sun 2B hike
Dogtown and Bolinas Ridge. A moderate hike from Five Brooks to Dogtown along the Bolinas Ridge, Randall, Olema and Valley trails. Back about 4:30 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Aug 28 Thu 2A hike
Redwood Park. Join us on a search for the ruins of a town that was abandoned over 100 years ago. Bring: food to share at our potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the Canyon Meadow staging area of Redwood Park on Redwood Road in Oakland. Cost: $5 parking.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Aug 30 Sat 2B hike
Castle Rock State Park. Moderate to leisurely paced hike featuring impressive waterfall and spectacular rock scenery. Return to trailhead about 5:30 pm. Optional post-hike dinner at restaurant in Saratoga. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for post-hike dinner at restaurant in Saratoga. Meet: 10:30 am at parking lot inside Castle Rock State Park. Directions: park is located on Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), 3 miles south of Highway 9. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART 9 am. Cost: $6 per car entry fee at park.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590