November
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.
Nov 1 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
Nov 1 Sat 3C hike
East Peak Mount Tamalpais. Enjoy a 13-mile loop with 3000' elevation gain on Mount Tamalpais. Climb the Dipsea Steps and the Fern Trail to the summit of East Peak. Enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco, Alcatraz and Marin Headlands from the rocky summit. Return by 4 pm. Heavy rain cancels. Meet: 9 am sharp departure from Old Mill Park in Mill Valley. Directions: drive west on Blithedale Avenue off Highway 101 and continue west to Mill Valley. Turn left on Throckmorton and continue through town to intersection of Throckmorton and Cascade Drive. Parallel park along street.
Katie and Brad Christie (510)402-8092 or adventure[at]bradchristie.com (preferred)
Nov 5 Wed 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais. A moderately paced hike on Tam's trails. Route will depend on weather and leader's idiosyncrasies. Bring: two quarts of water minimum. Meet: 9 am at Mountain Home on Panoramic Highway.
Edward Naritomi (415)221-5427 or ekn_43[at]yahoo.com
Nov 6 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Ring Mountain. Discover this easy hike with outstanding 360 degree views, unique rocks, flowers and Indian petroglyphs. Back by midday. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am 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
Nov 8 Sat 1A hike
San Francisco Bay discovery hike. A two part event. The hike is preceded by a slide show. Meet: 10 am for the slide show, or 11 am for the hike. Directions: slide show will be at the Pacifica Community Center, Highway 1 and Crespi in Pacfica. The hike trailhead will be at the far east end of Fassler Avenue in Pacifica.
George Durgerian (415)561-4323
Nov 8 Sat 2A hike
Lands End coastal walk. An all-day tour along the edges of the Presidio and coast from the Marina Green to the Cliff House. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to start by 6 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant, and $ for Muni return. Meet: 10 am by cannon on north side of Lyon and Lombard gate to Presidio. Directions: closest Muni buses are #30 or #45 from downtown or #28 from avenues. (Muni $1.50/50c).
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Nov 8 Sat 3C hike
Hood Mountain. A nice hike to Hood Mountain. Lunch with great views of Sonoma vineyards. Meet: 9 am at Sugarloaf Canyon or Phythian Road depending on the weather. Directions: email for further information.
Lynn Pelletier (707)537-7011 or lynnandjerry[at]sbcglobal.net
Nov 9 Sun 1B hike
Midtown meander. A short but strenuous hike. Meet: 10 am in front of the Muni station, Castro and Market streets in San Francisco.
David Gray (415)641-8615
Nov 9 Sun 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. Rain cancels. Meet: 10 am at the steam trains upper overflow lot. Directions: South Park Drive will be closed for newt crossing. For information check: www.ebparks.org.
Linda Wilford and Randall Ham (415)566-7070
Nov 9 Sun 2B hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
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. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 9 Sun 3C hike
Mill Valley loop. A winter romp up and down Mount Tamalpais. Actual route and duration will be determined by weather. Heavy rain cancels. Mist or light rain shortens. Meet: 8:30 am at the Mill Valley Book Depot.
Marty Bigos (415)648-8346 or flowjock[at]gmail.com
Nov 12 Wed 3C 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
Nov 13 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Rodeo Beach and Point Bonita Lighthouse. An easy hike from the beach up the hill and back, including the visitor's center and hopefully with a docent-led, guided tour of the Point Bonita lighthouse. Bring a snack. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. 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. Back by 2 pm. Rain cancels.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 13 Thu 2B hike
Lake Chabot. Hike through the shady trails of the Grass Valley area of Lake Chabot Park. Bring: food to share at a potluck lunch. Meet: 10 am at the Equestrian Center on Skyline Boulevard. Directions: from Highway 580, exit and go east on Keller to the top of the hill. Turn left on Skyline, and look for Equestrian Center Park on your right.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Nov 15 Sat 1A hike
A walk in old San Francisco. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes Jackson Square, Chinatown, North Beach and possibly Russian Hill. A few stairways and steep climbs. Hike finishes around 5:15pm in time for optional dinner afterwards. Rain cancels. Bring: water and coins for return by Muni. Meet: 11:45 am in Sydney Walton Park near fountain. The park is on the corner of Davies and Jackson near Embarcadero BART and Muni stations. Directions: BART, Muni Metro J,K,L,M and N. Streetcar F. Buses 2, 21 and 71.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809
Nov 15 Sat 1B hike
Rockridge stairs (2). We'll hike from Rockridge BART up the historic Rockridge stairs with a spectacular view of the Bay area. This moderately paced climb, with resting spots, lasts about two hours and ends near Rockridge BART. Optional lunch after the hike. Ran cancels. Meet: 10 am at Rockridge BART, bottom of escalator.
Ron Bishop (510)652-4667 or rbishop747[at]aol.com
Nov 15 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
Nov 15 Sat 3C hike
Mount Tamalpais adventure. A moderate paced hike on the mountain. Bring: a good disposition. Meet: 8:30 am at Deer Park in Fairfax.
Mary Duffin (415)382-1303
Nov 16 Sun 1A canine hike
Sibley Regional Park canine hike. We'll hike up to Round Top. Meet: 11 am at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Shepherd Canyon Road in Oakland.
Barry Lipsky (510)527-7031 or barrylipsky[at]yahoo.com
Nov 16 Sun 3B hike
Pine Mountain/San Geronimo Ridge. Hike from Azalea Hill trailhead and head up to Pine Mountain and its views of Big Rock Ridge, Bolinas Ridge, Kent Lake and Mount Saint Helena. Head down through the forest and head up to Green Hill and San Geronimo Ridge on our way back to the trailhead. Total miles are between 11-12, pace is moderate-to-brisk and rain cancels. Meet: 9 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Thomas Post (415)391-2409 or tpost123[at]hotmail.com
Nov 19 Wed 2B hike
Morning power hike. A brisk morning hike, 3-4 hours. Torrential conditions cancel. Meet: 8:30 am at Muir Woods lower parking lot.
Jayah Faye Paley (415)699-3333 or jayah[at]adventurebuddies.net
Nov 19 Wed 3B hike
Muir Woods to the coast. We'll hike to the seashore. Bring: two quarts of water minimum. Meet: 9:15 am at Muir Woods lower parking lot by the Dipsea Trail.
Edward Naritomi (415)221-5427 or ekn_43[at]yahoo.com
Nov 19 Wed 3C hike
Point Reyes. Time for a little gentle yoga on the beach and a lot of strong hiking. Meet: 9:15 am at the Bayview trailhead.
Janie Bryant (415)621-4163 or janiebryant[at]hotmail.com
Nov 20 Thu 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Devil's Gulch. An easy hike to Devil's Gulch in Samuel Taylor State Park. Back by 1:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 20 Thu 2B hike
Castro Valley hills. Take a 5-hour hike from Cull Lake to Lake Chabot. Bring: lunch; nothing available for purchase. Meet: 10 am at Cull Canyon Park off Crow Canyon in Castro Valley.
Ron Ucovich (510)782-0620 or ronucovich[at]sbcglobal.net
Nov 22 Sat 2C hike
Eugene O'Neill's backyard. View lush canyons in Las Trampas Park and the exterior of O'Neill's home. Many steep trails. Moderate-to-leisurely pace. Return to trailhead by 4:30 pm. Rain cancels. Bring: $ for optional post-hike dinner at local restaurant. Meet: 10:15 am in lot at end of Bolinger Canyon Road in Las Trampas Park. Directions: take Crow Canyon Road west from Highway 680 to Bolinger Canyon Rd. Carpooling: leader at Rockridge BART at 9:15 am.
Guy Mayes (510)522-1590
Nov 23 Sun 2B hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Mount Barnabe. A beautiful, moderate 2B hike in Samuel Taylor State Park with great views from Devil's Gulch, plus a walk along Papermill Creek. Back about 4:30 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (opposite Fairfax Theater) for carpools.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 23 Sun 2C hike
Mount Diablo and North Peak. Ascend both peaks on this moderately paced but hearty outing. Rain cancels. Meet: 10:30 am at the entrance to Juniper Campground. Return to cars approximately 5 pm. Carpooling: leader at Walnut Creek BART station 9:40 am by entry gates. Cost: $ for park entrance fee.
Bob Solotar (510)525-2110 or bob_solotar[at]hotmail.com
Nov 26 Wed 1A hike Cosponsor: Marin Group
Oakwood Valley. Hike up to overlook of Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon and more. Back with a great view towards the coast. Back by 1 pm. Rain cancels. Meet: 9:30 am at the Tennessee Valley trailhead by the stables.
Richard Watson (415)461-9255 or rgwatson[at]pacbell.net
Nov 26 Wed 3B hike
An adventurous romp. A moderately paced, somewhat short hike to beautiful, less-traveled places, and certain to include some rugged terrain. Back by 3 pm. Meet: 9:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater).
Judy Hall (415)457-8730
Nov 27 Thu Mini hike
Pilot Knob. A slow hike around Lake Lagunitas and up to Pilot Knob for our lunch/snack site. Rain cancels. Hike ends at 2 pm. Meet: 11 am at Lake Lagunitas parking lot. Directions: from Fairfax Theater on Broadway left turn to Fairfax/Bolinas Rd., two miles to left turn at Marin Municipal Water District public lands, one mile on Sky Oaks Road. After entrance at kiosk proceed to end of asphalt road. Carpooling: 10:30 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax Theater). Cost: $7/annual pass.
Ron Moore (510)465-5194
Nov 29 Sat 1A hike
West of Twin Peaks neighborhoods. A relaxed and very slow hike with several rest stops. Route includes St. Francis Wood, Edgehill and possibly Forest Hill. A few stairways and some steep climbs. Hike finishes around 5:15 pm in time for optional dinner afterwards. Rain cancels. Bring: this is a city hike but it is still necessary to bring lunch and liquids. Meet: 11:45 am just outside West Portal Muni Station. Directions: Muni Metro K, L or M. Buses 17 or 48.
Mike Hayman (415)681-2809