Beach hike, Pt. Reyes National Seashore
In order to participate on one of Sierra Singles' outings you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please go the National Sierra Club website for details:
http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/index.as
Note: Carpools & are "no-host" unless otherwise specified. See "Carpooling" back cover.
Jan 10 · Sat ·
10:00 am · Mount Diablo Group and Sierra Singles
Mt Diablo 2B Necklace Hike. Climb above
the winter fog on a moderately paced 2B hike around the mountain. Includes
optional � mi walk around the Summit Interpretive Trail following the
hike. Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost:
$7 parking fee. Bring: lunch, liquids,
warm clothing, and boots are strongly recommended because there is some
steep downhill with loose rocks. Meet: 10:00am
at Juniper Campground in Mt. Diablo State Park. Directions:
Take Hwy 680 to the Diablo Rd exit in Danville. Go east toward Mt
Diablo and watch for the park entrance on the left. Juniper Campground has a
big parking lot to the left of the road close to the top of the mountain. Carpool:
Leader at Walnut Creek BART 9:00am; no-host carpool at Rockridge BART
at 8:30am. Leader: Steve Bakaley, (925)
945-8205, or slbakaley [at] lbl [dot] gov (preferred).
Jan 11 · Sun ·
10:00 am · Sierra Singles
San Francisco Ocean & Bay Vistas Gentle 2B+
Hike. Another transit-accessible hike! This is a gentler version of
our usual route: skip Sutro Heights and two sand ladders. Some climbing on
this 10 mile route, but not too severe. Moderate paced hike begins at Ocean
Beach in SF. Take in ocean views as we stroll the Ocean Beach promenade to
Cliff House and Lands End, traverse beaches, view the Golden Gate, scoot
under The Bridge, navigate Crissy Field and on to Aquatic Park. Cancellation:
Heavy rain cancels. Bring: lunch, water,
layered clothing, money for transit. Meet: 10am
at Java Beach Cafe, 1396 La Playa at the NE corner of Judah & La Playa.
Return: 4pm-5pm. Directions: BART (fare varies)
to N-Judah (fare $1.50; $.50 for 65+) to the end of the line at Ocean Beach.
Return to Java Beach Caf� via F/N street cars, or 47/49 buses on Van
Ness to N-Judah. Sidewalk bike parking available near Caf�. Car
parking sparse but usually available on adjacent streets. Driving
Directions: take Hwy 101 or 280 to 19th Ave/Hwy 1 and go west on Judah to
end. Leader: John Doidge & Lucy Zhang,
(415) 847-5308, or jrdoidge [at] gmail [dot] com.
Jan 17 · Sat ·
1:00 pm · Sierra Singles
Lake Chabot 2B Canine Hike. Join us for a
romp of Lake Chabot. We'll hike along the shoreline of Honker Bay, and then
loop back along Ten Hills Trail. Well-behaved hiking dogs and the dogless
all welcomed. Back by 5:00 PM; possible post-hike dinner or coffee. Leaders:
Julie Greenfield and co-Leader Albert Chiu . Cancellation:
Any rain cancels. Bring: Bring layered
clothing, hiking boots, a snack to share; leash, dog disposal bags, and
water. There are water and facilities at trailhead. Directions:
Directions: From west (SF., Oakland, etc.) 580 east to 150th
Ave./Fairmont Blvd. (San Leandro) exit. Continue straight to Fairmont Blvd.
Turn left on Fairmont and wind into hills about 2 miles; turns into Lake
Chabot Rd. You will pass the main entrance to the Lake Chabot Regional Park
marina--go another 600 feet and there will be a driveway with a sign to
"East Bay Regional Park Police and Fire Headquarters" on the left.
Take that road until it ends at the police HQ--there is a parking lot and
trailhead there (no fee). From east--(San Ramon area). Take 680 to 580 west;
exit Strobridge Ave.(Castro Valley). Make right at exit; go 1 block to
Castro Valley Blvd.; make right; then first left onto Lake Chabot Rd. Go 1
1/2 miles to sign for "East Bay Regional Park Police and Fire
Headquarters" driveway on right. If you reach main entrance to Lake
Chabot, you've just passed it; turn around and go back. Carpool:
No host carpool Rockridge BART 12:00. Leader: Julie
Greenfield, (510) 589-3401, or juliegreenfield [at] gmail [dot] com.
Jan 18 · Sun ·
11:00 am · Sierra Singles
Samuel P Taylor and Barnabe Peak 2B Hike.
7 mile hike to Stairstep Falls and Deadman's Gulch. Enjoy 360 degree views
of Tomales Bay, the Pacific Ocean and isolated Kent Lake. Meet:
11 am gravel parking lot across from Devil's Gulch Horse Camp. Directions:
take Sir Francis Drake from Hwy 101 for 15 miles to Samuel P Taylor
Park and go 1 more mile to parking lot on the left. Carpool:
10 am Funston and Geary n/w corner 10:30 am Fairfax Parkade (in front
of theater). Leader: John Ferreira, (650)
697-6304, or ferreirajohn [at] msn [dot] com.
Jan 18 · Sun ·
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm · Sierra Singles
Potluck/Discussion Group - Monthly Social Event.
Join the Sierra Club monthly potluck dinner and social gathering for some
good food and lively discussion about relationships or topics of your
choice, Sundays, from 6-9 in Berkeley. Bring some food for about 6 to share.
We usually eat from 6-7 and discuss items of participant's interest from 7-9
or longer.The age of participants usually ranges from 40-65 but everbody is
welcome. We can all learn from each other. We meet at the rear of the
Berkeley Unitarian Church on 1924 Cedar St.and Bonita, two blocks west of
the Shattuck Ave. Andronicos in North Berkeley and one block east of
M.L.King Jr. Way on Cedar. Once at the small church, signs will point out
the way. A $3 donation is requested to defray the rental costs. Leader:
Victor (510)644-0427. Reservations not needed. Look forward to seeing you
there. .
Jan 19 · Mon ·
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm · Sierra Singles
Strawberry Canyon Hike - Dogs Welcome 1B.
Let us celebrate Martin Luther King�s Birthday by walking around the
hills of the Berkeley Campus. The hike at the most is only 5mi but there is
one steep hill. Dinner opportunities afterwards, & alternative activity
if it rains. Cancellation: Rain shortens or
alters. Event is held rain or shine. Bring: Layered
clothing and water. Meet: 1900 Shattuck Ave,
across the street from Oscar�s in Berkeley. Directions:
Take Hwy 80 & exit onto University Ave, go straight until you hit
Shattuck, then turn left. PARKING METERS ARE NOT ENFORCED THAT DAY! Meeting
point is walking distance to Downtown Berkeley Bart Station. Co-listed with
the Jewish Singles Group. Leader: Julia
Cordell, (510) 964-1467, or jxcordell [at] hotmail [dot] com.
Jan 30 · Fri
through Feb 1 · Sun · Sierra Singles
Canine XC Ski Trip (up to 2 well behaved dogs
welcome) 2B1. This is a canine trip and up to two well behaved dogs
will be welcome. No X-C equipment? It can be rented up there. Go to
www.dodgeridge.com. Everyone gets a bed of their own within same sex rooms.
Please send your check made out to Sierra Singles, to Joe Schmidt 3336-2
Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-3413. Be sure to include your address,
phone and email for car pool facilitation. This trip is co-listed with the
Loma Prieta Singles . Cancellation: Cancellations
after two weeks prior to trip start will be refunded only if a replacement
is found by the participant (with the help of the leader). Cost:
Ninety Dollars. Bring: List will be
provided. Meet: Lucille's Cabin. Directions:
Will be provided. Carpool: Will be
facilitated and encouraged. Leader: Joe
Schmidt, (650) 592-1458, or josephaschmidt [at] yahoo [dot] com.
Jan 30 · Fri
through Feb 1 · Sun · Sierra Singles
Gooseberry Cross Country Ski Trip 2B1.
Arrive, Fri, Jan 30; Depart Sunday Feb 1st Gooseberry Cross Country Ski Trip
(Advanced Beginner/Intermediate*) Weekend of 1/31 - 2/1. This is a canine
trip and up to two well behaved dogs will be welcome. This trip is designed
to challenge the advanced beginner or intermediate cross-country skier. We
will start at the Gooseberry Trailhead and climb about 2,000 feet to the
"Knob". We'll be rewarded with a beautiful and striking view of
the Emigrant Wilderness. At this point we have a choice to ski down groomed
trail or to take the trail to Crabtree. Upon return to cabin, we can soak in
the hot tub. On Sunday, we'll take Frasier Flat route down the north side of
the ridge through the woods down to the bottom. Returning, we will follow
the South Fork of the Stanislaus up to Strawberry. No X-C equipment? It can
be rented up there. Go to www.dodgeridge.com. Ninety (90) dollars covers two
nights accommodations; two breakfasts and two lunch fix'ins and one dinner.
The trip is limited to eight participants and everyone gets a bed of their
own. Please send your check made out to Sierra Singles, to Joe Schmidt
3336-2 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-3413. Be sure to include your
address, phone and email for car pool facilitation. . Cancellation:
Cancellations after two weeks prior to trip start will be refunded
only if a replacement is found by the participant (with the help of the
leader). Cost: Ninety Dollars. Bring:
Bring winter clothes, swimsuit for hot tub, skis, boots and poles. Meet:
Meeting location: Lucille's Cabin in the Sonora Pass Area (for
location, google "Lucille's cabin") For the area, go to
www.dodgeridge.com and/or www.thegreatunfenced.com. Directions:
Directions will be provided to all participants a week before the
trip. Carpool: Will be facilitated and
encouraged. Leader: Joe Schmidt, (650)
592-1458, or josephaschmidt [at] yahoo [dot] com.
Jan 31 · Sat ·
Sierra Singles
Tilden Park 2B Hike. This is a great hike
for new comers to the Sierra Singles! Come and enjoy a moderately paced hike
with great views in Tilden Park and learn about the Sierra Singles section.
Everyone is welcome to join us on this hike. The weather conditions and
participants hiking level will determine the route. Bring: liquids and
snacks to share. Meet: 12 noon at Inspiration Point. Directions: Consult
local map or call leader. . Cancellation: Any
rain cancels. Leader: Albert Chiu, (510)
339-3320, or albert-chiu [at] att [dot] net.
Feb 27 · Fri
through Mar 1 · Sun · Sierra Singles
Doggie & XC SkiTrip (up to two well behaved
dogs are welcome) 2B2 Ski Trip. Canine event. Cross-country Ski Trip.
No X-C equipment? It can be rented up there. Check out www.dodge.ridge.com.
Please send your check made out to Sierra Singles to Joe Schmidt 3336-2
Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070-3413. Be sure to include your address,
phone and email addresses. This trip is co-listed with the Loma Prieta
Singles . Cancellation: Cancellations after two
weeks prior to trip start will be refunded only if the participant can find
a replacement with the help of the leader. Cost: Ninety
Dollars. Bring: List will be provided. Meet:
Joseph's Cabin, Pinecrest. Directions: Will
be provided. Carpool: Will be encouraged and
facilitated. Leader: Joe Schmidt, (650)
592-1458, or josephaschmidt [at] yahoo [dot] com.
Feb 27 · Fri
through Mar 1 · Sun · Sierra Singles
Punch Bowl Cross Country Ski Trip 2B2.
Considered canine event. Two well-behaved dogs invited. Advanced beginner or
intermediate cross-country skier only. Over 10 miles of skiing and 1500 feet
elevation gain. Starting at Herring Creek Trail, we climb past Fiddler's
Green and the Strawberry Fire break, then arrive at the edge of the Punch
Bowl, 7,000 feet with striking views of the Stanislaus River Canyon; lunch
at the Bowl with a beautiful meadow and surrounding cliffs resembling a
horseshoe. Return to cabin and soak in a hot tub while watching snow fall.
On Sunday, we take the Crabtree trail up to Aspen Meadows site of Reno
Sardella's Pack Station. No X-C equipment? It can be rented up there. Check
out www.dodge.ridge.com. $90 covers two nights accommodations, two
breakfasts, two lunch fix'ins, and one dinner. Please send your check made
out to Sierra Singles to Joe Schmidt 3336-2 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos, CA
94070-3413. Be sure to include your address, phone and email addresses.
These will be helpful to facilitate carpools. Co-listed with Loma Prieta
Sierra Singles. Rain doesn't cancel; think snow! . Cancellation:
Cancellations after two weeks prior to trip start will be refunded
only if the participant can find a replacement with the help of the leader. Cost:
Ninety Dollars. Bring: Skis, Boots,
Poles and winter clothes appropriate for skiing. A full list of items will
be provided to participants. Meet: Meeting
location: Joseph's Cabin, 29837 Old Mono Trail, Cold Springs, CA in the
Sonora Pass Area (for location, Google "Joseph's Cabin".
Accomodates a bed for each person. For area, go to www.thegreatunfenced.com.
Directions: Will be provided. Carpool:
Will be encouraged and facilitated. Leader: Joe
Schmidt, (650) 592-1458, or josephaschmidt [at] yahoo [dot] com.
Notes:
Hike distance: 1 = up to 6 miles, 2 = 6 to 10 miles, 3 = 10 to 15 miles, 4 = over 16 miles
Elevation gain: A = up to 1,000 ft, B = 1,000 to 2,000 ft, C = 2,000 to 3,000 ft, D = over 3,000 ft
A "2B" hike is one that is between 6 to 10 miles in length, and has an elevation gain of 1,000 to 2,000 feet
SIN (Standard Information Notes): 1 = name, 2 = address, 3 = home or work phone, 4 = email address (if any), 5 = time you can leave, 6 = whether a driver or rider (if driver, how many people with gear can you carry?), 7 = level of experience for the activity, 8 = special medical or dietary requirements, 9 = check payable to "Sierra Singles", 10 = SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope)
