June
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.
Jun 1 Sun 3A hike
Three Lakes and Pilot Knob. A delightful stroll around the three lakes of northside Mount Tamalpais: Bon Tempe, Lagunitas and Alpine, plus great views from Pilot Knob. Back by 4 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools. Cost: $7/car MMWD entrance fee or annual pass.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 1 Sun 3C hike
Audubon Canyon Ranch to Mountain Home Inn. At this time of the year, the great egrets are raising their young in large nests atop the fir trees. We'll view this for a short while before heading uphill to Bolinas Ridge and the Coastal Trail. Afterwards, we'll hike eastward over the main ridge of Mount Tamalpais and down to Mountain Home. Approximately 12 miles. Return time: 5-6 pm. For those who want a shorter trip, it's possible to hike downhill from the Coastal Trail to Stinson Beach or to Pantoll and catch the Stagecoach back to Mountain Home. Meet: 9 am at Mountain Home Inn bus stop to catch the 9:15 West Marin Stagecoach to the Audubon Canyon Ranch. Cost: $2 for the bus and a donation ($5 suggested) for the preserve.
John Hermansky (415)435-4758
Cosponsored by Marin Group
Jun 1 Sun 4C hike
Five Brooks loop. Hike from Five Brooks up and over Firtop Mountain down to the coast where we will have lunch and soak in the magnificent scenery. Head back to the trailhead over Inverness Ridge. Enjoy meadows, forests and ocean views on this strenuous hike. Total miles are around 16.5 and the pace is moderate to brisk. Rain cancels. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Thomas Post (415)391-2409 or tpost123[at]hotmail.com
Cosponsored by Marin Group
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 4 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on northside trails. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater).
Pao Chen (510)237-7570 or paoc945[at]yahoo.com
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 7 Sat Mini hike
Mission Bay tour. Once part of San Francisco Bay, this was filled in and used as a railroad yard. Mission Bay is now being rebuilt as a biotech research center, a new UCSF hospital and a new residential neighborhood. Meet: 1 pm in the plaza at 4th and King Streets, next to the Caltrain station in San Francisco.
David Gray (415)641-8615
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 7 Sat 5E hike
Mount Tamalpais hikeathon. 31-mile hike through portions of GGNRA, Muir Woods, MMWD, and Mount Tamalpais. Beautiful views (assuming there's no fog) and over 6300 feet of cumulative elevation gain. Experienced long distance hikers only. No part-way hikers. Bring: lunch, snacks, potluck dish to share at post-hike celebration (leaders will provide beverages). Bring jacket for possible wind. Meet: call leader for time, place, and details. Cost: $3 Muir Woods fee.
Terry Balestriere and Francois Saint Gassies (415)454-8527
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 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 8 Sun 3B/C hike
Pescadero Creek County Park. Explore less traveled territory through first and second growth redwoods. Moderate pace. Meet: 10 am at the parking area for Sam McDonald Park, off Pescadero Road in La Honda. Directions: from Highways 280 or 101, take Highway 84 (Woodside Road) west to Pescadero Road in La Honda (about 14 miles west of Hwy 280). Go six miles to the park entrance on Pescadero Road. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART by base of steps on east side of College Avenue, 8:30 am. Cost: $ for parking fee.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Jun 8 Sun 4C hike
Bear Valley to Glen Camp. Hike from Bear Valley up the Meadow trail out to Glen Camp and then out to the coast. Enjoy spectacular views of Drakes Bay, Point Resistance and Double Point. Work our way back to Bear Valley via the Sky and Old Pine trails. Enjoy a special tour of Point Reyes on this strenuous 16 mile hike. Pace is moderate to brisk and rain cancels. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Parkade).
Thomas Post (415)391-2409 or tpost123[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 11 Wed 3C hike
To Hell and back. Let's emulate Audie Murphy and go to Hell and back. Perhaps we'll meet the Prince of Darkness. Meet: 9 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Pete Sager (415)472-1275 or pjsager[at]sbcglobal.net
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 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 15 Sun 3C hike
Mill Valley loop. A beautiful hike on Mount Tamalpais. Pace will be moderate to brisk. Return by 4:30 pm. Meet: 9 am at Old Mill Park in Mill Valley.
Brian Chan (415)861-8956
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 18 Wed 3B hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on southside trails. Meet: 9 am at Miller and Locust in Mill Valley (at the bus stop).
Milt Hagedorn (415)388-1625
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 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
Jun 21 Sat 5D hike
5th Annual 22-mile longest-day hike at Point Reyes. Celebrate the solstice by savoring the beaches, forests, and berries of Point Reyes on this moderately-paced (steady 2.7 mph) long loop (22 mi., 3500' elevation gain) that includes Arch Rock and Alamere Falls. Experienced hikers only - call leader if you have not hiked with him before. This hike commemorates the late Bruce Williams, who annually led a similar Solstice hike. Finish 7:30 pm, followed by post-hike libations at picnic area, and optional post-hike dinner at local cafe. Cosponsored with Sierra Singles. Bring: 2 liters water [no potable water on trail], lunch, sturdy shoes, sun and wind protection. Meet: 8:45 am at Bear Valley Visitor's Center Picnic Area.
Joe Balciunas (510)234-3785 or joehike[at]gmail.com
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 25 Wed 3B hike
Mount Tamalpais circumnavigation. We'll circle Mount Tamalpais. Bring: two quarts of water minimum. Meet: 9:15 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Edward Naritomi (415)221-5427 or ekn_43[at]yahoo.com
Jun 25 Wed 3C hike
Circumambulation of Mount Tamalpais with poetry sharing. A moderate to brisk pace, full 3C+ hike around the mountain. Meet: 8:30 am at Muir Woods Lower Parking lot (Near Dipsea Trail) Direction.
Bill Mayers (415)785-3516 or whmayers[at]aol.com
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