April - May 2013 Hikes & Events
by all Sponsored Marin Group Hike Leaders
(These appear in the Sierra Club Yodeler under "Marin Group Hikes")
Always bring lunch and water.
Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Upcoming Hikes & Trips
Apr 9 Tues 7:00 pm
Outings Meeting and potluck Committee Meeting. Help plan the activities for June and July.
Bring: your ideas, a dish to share and what you want to drink.
Meet: 7 pm at Pat Calhoon's house, 129 Mabry Way, San Rafael.
Contact: Pat Calhoon,
(415) 479-3909.
Apr 13 Sat 10:30 am
West Point Inn 1A Canine Hike. Enjoy this easy hike and Learn about the history of the
Railroad on Mt. Tam. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Dogs under 50 pounds and leads.
Meet: 10:30 am at the 7/11 store at the corner of Miller and Locust Mill Valley to drive to
Rock Springs parking lot.
Leader: Jim Bonsey/Libby Sherwood,
(510) 527-5345, or jlbj3 [at] netzero [dot] net.
Apr 14 Sun 9:30 am
Marin Headlands 2B Hike. Expect spring wildflowers and scenic views on this moderately paced
loop (8mi/1200') on the Coastal, Bobcat and SCA trails. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.
Bring: Lunch, liquids and appropriate layers. Meet: 9:30 the Morning Sun trailhead at the
Highway 101 Spencer Exit commuter parking area.
Leader: Paul Glodis,
(510) 665-6158, or pglodis [at] mindspring [dot] com.
Apr 20 Sat 9:30 am
San Pedro Ridge 2B Hike. Enjoy this outdoor experience near the Civic Center. Great views.
Bring: Lunch, Liquids, clothing layers. Meet: 9:30 am at the Civic Center Post Office,
San Rafael.
Leader: Melanie Facen,
(415) 492-0470, or mfacen [at] sbcglobal [dot] net.
Apr 27 Sat 9:30 am
Mt. Barnabe 2B Hike. Enjoy this West Marin peak and a possible waterfall if we get any more
rain. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share gas costs with the driver.
Bring: Lunch, Liquids, layered clothes. Meet: 9:30 am at the Fairfax to carpool to
Mt. Barnabe. Carpool: Leave 8:40 am from the North Berkeley BART station
(white loading zone in front of station).
Leader: Jim Bonsey,
(510) 527-5345, or jlbj3 [at] netzero [dot] net.
May 11 Sat 9:30 am
West Point Loop 2B Hike. Great views of S.F. and the Bay and learn about the historical West
Point. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share gas costs with driver.
Bring: Lunch, Liquids, layered clothing.
Meet: 9:30 am at the 7/11 store at the corner of Miller and Locust to drive to Rock Springs
parking lot. Carpool: Leave 8:40 am from the North Berkeley BART station.
Leader: Jim Bonsey,
(510) 527-5345, or jlbj3 [at] netzero [dot] net.
May 19 Sun 9:30 am
Point Reyes/Inverness Ridge 2B Hike. Join us on this moderately paced hike (8 mi/1400')
through the Bishop pine forest along Inverness Ridge. Great coastal views in clear weather.
Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Help share gas costs with driver. Bring: Lunch, liquids
and appropriate layers. Meet: 9:30 Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Carpool: Fairfax Parkade to Pt. Reyes.
Leader: Paul Glodis,
(510) 665-6158, or pglodis [at] mindspring [dot] com.
May 25 Sat 10:30 am
Loma Alta Preserve 1A Canine Hike. Enjoy this hike to Fairfax falls. Cancellation: Any rain
cancels. Bring: Dogs under 50 pounds, leads and people and dog treats.
Meet: 10:30 am at the Fairfax Parkade (across from the Fairfax Theater) to carpool to the
starting point. Leader: Jim Bonsey
(510) 527-5345, or jlbj3 [at] netzero [dot] net.
Hikes are graded by a number-letter code indicating length and elevation gain:
|
Length of Hike |
Elevation Gain During Hike |
| 1 - up to 6 miles |
A - under 1000 feet |
| 2 - 6 to 10 miles |
B - 1000 to 2000 feet |
| 3 - 10 to 15 miles |
C - 2000 to 3000 feet |
| 4 - 15 to 20 miles |
D - 3000 to 4000 feet |
(Example: 3B hikes are 10 to 15 miles with 1000 to 2000 feet elevation gain)
|
Transportation to Trailhead /Cost Sharing
Because of insurance liability, the Sierra Club takes no responsibility for organizing, but does encourage voluntary ride sharing. All trips begin and end at the trailhead, not the initial meeting place. Any carpool arrangements are private agreements between the driver and the passengers. Drivers must carry adequate insurance coverage. Riders are expected as a matter of courtesy to reimburse drivers to cover the transportation expenses of the trip. The Chapter does not recommend a reimbursement rate. The IRS estimates that the 2008 cost of operating a car is 70 cents per mile. Drivers and passengers are free to settle on an agreed rate.
Last Update 4/19/13
