SOC Outdoor Cardinals

Location:

Woodside

Description:

Hike in Teague Hill OSP

Destination:

Teague Hill OSP

Organizer:

Craig Keith

Meeting Time and Place:

10:30 AM @ P&TS for self-carpool, or 11:00 AM at the Woodside Town Hall (see below). I'd appreciate your contacting me if you might need a ride from P&TS OR would be able to offer a ride from P&TS. Thanks!

Event Email:

clkeith9@sbcglobal.net

Activities Involved:

Hiking

Activity Distance:

7-10 miles

Total Elevation Gain:

1800-3000 ft.

Difficulty:

Strenuous

Route Summary:

N/A - see below

Estimated Finish:

4-6PM

Total Driving Distance:

10 miles

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Water:

2L

Other things to bring:

hiking poles if you use them

Dogs:

not allowed

RSVP required:

Full Description:

Teague Hill hike, 11:00 AM, Saturday May 4, 2013, parking lot of the Woodside Town Hall (behind the Pioneer Hotel).

Continue the new year right with some great aerobic exercise to benefit your body and the beauty of nature to feed your soul (or ameliorate any nature deficit disorder you may be experiencing). Teague Hill is a unique MIDPEN open space preserve with the trails having been made by equestrians – lots of people in Woodside have horses. As a result, the trails are primitive in places. This OSP has no trail names, signs, or official maps, and is as near wilderness as you can get this close to civilization. It can also be challenging due to fallen trees (or falling trees as I experienced here not too long ago), trails turned into to creeks and regular creeks being tough to cross and slippery slopes if it’s rained recently - look at this as possibly quite an adventure! This is NOT an easy hike - we'll be doing 7-10 miles and 1800-3000 feet of elevation gain cumulative. Bring lunch and AT LEAST 2 liters of liquid. It’s predicted to be very warm and sunny. It would be advisable to wear layered clothing – cool for going up the hills, warm for lunch and going down the hills. In addition, footwear with good deep tread will help on the steep and possibly slippery sections. The hike will be mostly shaded so hats and sunscreen are at your discretion – I will be using neither.
Also, if you use hiking poles, this would be the place to use them (I have a pair I'm willing to loan out).
I’ve learned that Woodside Road will be closed from the Robert’s Store to just past the Woodside School for a May Day parade so our normal meeting place won’t work for this hike.
From 280, take the Woodside Road exit, then Woodside Road going up hill to just past the Pioneer Hotel for 0.6 miles. The Woodside Town Hall will be behind the Pioneer Hotel. We’ll try to park and meet as close as possible to the Woodside Town Hall .
Apparently there is no public transportation into Woodside, so I would like to offer a ride to anyone who can't or doesn't want to drive. I will be leaving from the vicinity of De Anza College at 10:20 AM or we could possibly negotiate another meeting point.
Also, if anyone would like to meet me at my home in south San Jose at 7:00 AM to do the De Anza Flea Market for a couple of hours before the hike, I'd be happy to have you ride with me, or you could meet me at De Anza College at 7:30 AM. Please call or email me to arrange any of these. There is usually some great hiking gear as well as other great stuff available at the flea market. There should be a restroom open in the Chevron gas station across the street but definitely none in Teague Hill. I now have a cell phone in case your need to contact me the day of the hike - 408-833-0955, but would appreciate you calling my home phone otherwise. Once again, this will be co-listed with the Sierra Club (you may be asked to sign their liability wavier)and GOC and possibly other groups. Hike goes rain or shine – although I can’t imagine any rain being possible next Saturday! Leader: Craig Keith, 408/227-0196, clkeith9@sbcglobal.net

Location:

Big Sur, CA

Description:

Garrapata State Park Hike

Destination:

Monterey, CA

Organizer:

"V"

Meeting Time and Place:

9:00AM at Stanford PT&S http://amap.to/carpool_Stanford_6e89b) or 11:00AM at the Garrapata state park entrance. http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Palo+Alto,+CA&daddr=CA-1+N%2FCabrillo+Hwy&hl=en&sll=36.456515,-121.92282&sspn=0.002692,0.004367&geocode=FVtROwId1D64-Ck5HLqde7CPgDHPdvU1UvUfDg%3BFZZHLAIdd5a7-A&oq=Plao+Alto&mra=ls&t=m&z=9)

Event Email:

vsittamp@yahoo.com

Activities Involved:

Hiking

Activity Distance:

6-8 miles

Total Elevation Gain:

1400 ft

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate

Route Summary:

Loop of the Garrapata State Park

Estimated Finish:

4:00PM at the trailhead

Total Driving Distance:

200

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Water:

2L

Other things to bring:

Must bring a warm jacket

Dogs:

uncertain

RSVP required:

Y

Full Description:

Garrapata has some of the best views in Big Sur. It ascends to about 1400
ft providing some of the most expansive views of the Pacific. We will walk the regular
trail and at the end of the hike, ascend the whale peak nearby for an
unmatched view of the Pacific and possibly catch a sight of whales swimming
by on their way to the Arctic. During whale migration, this is one of the
best spots to visit to look for whales.
The Garrapata area also has a couple of nice tidepools we can investigate.
There is a little bit in this hike for everyone. If you are human, you will
enjoy at least one of the activities. Please visit the following website for more info:

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=579

After the hike we will go into Monterey to get a bite to eat before heading
back to the Bay area. If you are not interested in getting a bite to eat,
please travel with like-minded people.

See ya there

"V"
978-996-9060

Time:

All day event

Location:

Mt Tamalpais

Description:

First we hike a bit.
Then we eat.
Then we work off the food.

Hike in Mt Tam State Park with visit to Westpoint Inn for breakfast, Stinson Beach, and potentially East Peak of Mt Tam.

Destination:

Mount Tamalpais SP

Organizer:

Ilya

Meeting Time and Place:

7:00AM at P&TS, 8:30AM at Mountain Home Inn parking lot (http://goo.gl/maps/Wc9nZ)

Event Email:

Activities Involved:

Hiking

Activity Distance:

19+

Total Elevation Gain:

4000

Difficulty:

moderate+

Route Summary:

Hogback Tr+Nora Tr+Rock Spr Tr+Grade Tr+Alpine Tr+Ben Johnson Tr+Dipsea Tr+Matt Davis Tr+Coastal Tr+Cataract Tr+Mickey O'Brien Tr+Laurel Dell Rd+Northside Tr+Eldridge Rd+Wheeler Tr+Hoo Koo Koo Rd+Hoo Koo Koo Tr.

Estimated Finish:

7PM

Total Driving Distance:

102

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

40

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Water:

2L

Other things to bring:

Windbreaker

Dogs:

uncertain

RSVP required:

Full Description:

Spring is here with all its beautiful weather and long days and it is the time to get outside and enjoy the gorgeous nature we are blessed with here in Bay Area. Well, not that it can't be done any other time of the year, but Wespoint Inn makes for a good excuse.

In this hike we first visit the aforementioned Inn for their monthly pancake breakfast. The place can only be accessed by muscle power. The pancakes are regular in size and taste, but the setting has the best view in the Bay Area. For what they charge to have that view is a great bargain. You don't have to buy the pancakes - just bring your own food and enjoy the company. After all that carbs and sugar we will hike down to Stinson Beach perhaps for, not recommended, lunch. Then climb back up to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, go around East Peak of Mt. Tamalpais and come back. If the workout is what you are after you will certainly feel it the next day.

Notes:
1. The parking lot is across from Mountain Home Inn, not in the inn itself.
Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/Wc9nZ
2. There will be opportunities to cut this hike short to about 10 miles. I'll have a couple of maps on hand.
3. You are responsible for your own safety. The leader will provide some guidance, but it is your responsibility to pay attention to the surroundings.

RSVPs are highly recommended.

So come along and enjoy what mother nature gave us.

-Ilya.

e-mail: katsnelson -at- gmail-com
Ph: 323 356 7293

Location:

Point Reyes National Seashore, Olema, Marin County

Description:

All capability Point Reyes trek

Destination:

Palomarin trailhead, Point Reyes NS

Organizer:

"V"

Meeting Time and Place:

8:00AM at Stanford PT&S (http://amap.to/carpool_Stanford_6e89b) or 10:00AM at the Palomarin Trailhead (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Palo+Alto,+CA&daddr=Mesa+Rd&hl=en&sll=37.934924,-122.746811&sspn=0.020715,0.043902&geocode=FVtROwId1D64-Ck5HLqde7CPgDHPdvU1UvUfDg%3BFTzUQgIdSgmv-A&oq=Palo+&mra=ls&t=m&z=10)

Event Email:

vsittamp@yahoo.com

Activities Involved:

Hiking

Activity Distance:

Variable: 5 Miles / 10 miles /18 + miles

Total Elevation Gain:

3500 ft

Difficulty:

Customized to your desires :-)

Route Summary:

Palomarin > Alamere falls > Arch rock > sky trail >
baldy trail > Glen Camp Loop> Palomarin.

Estimated Finish:

6:00PM at the trailhead

Total Driving Distance:

145

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Y

Water:

3L

Other things to bring:

A warm Jacket

Dogs:

not allowed

RSVP required:

Y

Full Description:

There is a gorgeous weekend on the horizon and what better place to
enjoy it than Point Reyes NS. The bay area's signature nature preserve.
This area is actually a National Seashore administered by the department of
the Interior and so is Federal Territory. It has stunning vistas and is a
must see in the Bay area. If you have not seen it yet, This is the weekend
to do it. Please go to the following link for a teaser:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=point+reyes+national+seashore&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1404&bih=712&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&authuser=0&ei=cg6qT9uXCIWg2gXU-bCmAg

We have routed this hike so that you get a little of everything. You get
slugs and bugs to pester you. You get Wildflowers and tall trees to ogle
at. You get nettles and poison oak to give you a nice rash. You get fresh
water, salt water, falling water to bathe in and finally you get cows and
rich people on horseback who think they own the trail. Where else could you
experience all this?

The hike itself caters to persons of all capability. You can walk 5 miles
and go home to your chores. If you want to test your mettle a bit more, a
10 mile option is available. If you are the masochistic kind who believes
that " you ain't havin' fun until you are bleedin red'", we have a 18+ mile
option for you (of course beer and fried chicken awaits you).

Whatever your persuasion, please carpool with like minds.

See ya there
"V"
978-996-9060

PS. After seven lovely incredible years in the bay area, I am moving on to take on new challenges. Deciding to leave the bay area was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make. The stunning beauty of the bay area outdoors and of course the incomparable Sierra Nevada will be sorely missed.
Above all, I will miss my friends with whom I have shared a great deal of my life.
This will be my last hike in the Bay Area.
Thanks to all in the Outdoor Community who have made my stay in California the most memorable in my life.
I hope to be back in a few years.......:-)

"V"

Location:

Kings Canyon NP / Sierra Nevada

Description:

Rae Lakes Loop

Destination:

Southern Sierra Nevada

Organizer:

"V"

Meeting Time and Place:

TBD

Event Email:

vsittamp@yahoo.com

Activities Involved:

Backpacking

Activity Distance:

50 miles

Total Elevation Gain:

7000 ft

Difficulty:

Moderate for a backpack

Route Summary:

Rae Lakes Loop

Estimated Finish:

Sun 26th

Total Driving Distance:

590 miles

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Y

Water:

3L

Other things to bring:

Please e-mail me for a gear list

Dogs:

not allowed

RSVP required:

Y

Full Description:

Ahhh! The Sierra Nevada! Perhaps the most stunning piece of real estate in the lower 48. In my opinion, only the Alaska range and the Canadian Rockies can compare in North America.
Time spent in any area of the Sierra extending from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield is time well spent indeed!
As heavenly as the entire range is, there are unique hidden gems that one must visit before one moves on and that is exactly what I will be doing on this trip.
We will be backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in the Kings Canyon National Park.
The loop is raw, rugged and pristine wilderness. It has some of the finest panoramas in the Southern Sierras.
We will leave the Bay Area on the evening of the 22nd May and Start the hike on the morning of the 23rd finishing the backpack on the evening of the 26th.

If you are interested, please e-mail me for a more detailed itinerary and a gear list.

See ya there

"V"
978-996-9060

Location:

Kings Canyon NP / Sierra Nevada

Description:

Rae Lakes Loop

Destination:

Southern Sierra Nevada

Organizer:

"V"

Meeting Time and Place:

TBD

Event Email:

vsittamp@yahoo.com

Activities Involved:

Backpacking

Activity Distance:

50 miles

Total Elevation Gain:

7000 ft

Difficulty:

Moderate for a backpack

Route Summary:

Rae Lakes Loop

Estimated Finish:

Sun 26th

Total Driving Distance:

590 miles

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Y

Water:

3L

Other things to bring:

Please e-mail me for a gear list

Dogs:

not allowed

RSVP required:

Y

Full Description:

Ahhh! The Sierra Nevada! Perhaps the most stunning piece of real estate in the lower 48. In my opinion, only the Alaska range and the Canadian Rockies can compare in North America.
Time spent in any area of the Sierra extending from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield is time well spent indeed!
As heavenly as the entire range is, there are unique hidden gems that one must visit before one moves on and that is exactly what I will be doing on this trip.
We will be backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in the Kings Canyon National Park.
The loop is raw, rugged and pristine wilderness. It has some of the finest panoramas in the Southern Sierras.
We will leave the Bay Area on the evening of the 22nd May and Start the hike on the morning of the 23rd finishing the backpack on the evening of the 26th.

If you are interested, please e-mail me for a more detailed itinerary and a gear list.

See ya there

"V"
978-996-9060

Location:

Kings Canyon NP / Sierra Nevada

Description:

Rae Lakes Loop

Destination:

Southern Sierra Nevada

Organizer:

"V"

Meeting Time and Place:

TBD

Event Email:

vsittamp@yahoo.com

Activities Involved:

Backpacking

Activity Distance:

50 miles

Total Elevation Gain:

7000 ft

Difficulty:

Moderate for a backpack

Route Summary:

Rae Lakes Loop

Estimated Finish:

Sun 26th

Total Driving Distance:

590 miles

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Y

Water:

3L

Other things to bring:

Please e-mail me for a gear list

Dogs:

not allowed

RSVP required:

Y

Full Description:

Ahhh! The Sierra Nevada! Perhaps the most stunning piece of real estate in the lower 48. In my opinion, only the Alaska range and the Canadian Rockies can compare in North America.
Time spent in any area of the Sierra extending from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield is time well spent indeed!
As heavenly as the entire range is, there are unique hidden gems that one must visit before one moves on and that is exactly what I will be doing on this trip.
We will be backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in the Kings Canyon National Park.
The loop is raw, rugged and pristine wilderness. It has some of the finest panoramas in the Southern Sierras.
We will leave the Bay Area on the evening of the 22nd May and Start the hike on the morning of the 23rd finishing the backpack on the evening of the 26th.

If you are interested, please e-mail me for a more detailed itinerary and a gear list.

See ya there

"V"
978-996-9060

Location:

Kings Canyon NP / Sierra Nevada

Description:

Rae Lakes Loop

Destination:

Southern Sierra Nevada

Organizer:

"V"

Meeting Time and Place:

TBD

Event Email:

vsittamp@yahoo.com

Activities Involved:

Backpacking

Activity Distance:

50 miles

Total Elevation Gain:

7000 ft

Difficulty:

Moderate for a backpack

Route Summary:

Rae Lakes Loop

Estimated Finish:

Sun 26th

Total Driving Distance:

590 miles

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Y

Water:

3L

Other things to bring:

Please e-mail me for a gear list

Dogs:

not allowed

RSVP required:

Y

Full Description:

Ahhh! The Sierra Nevada! Perhaps the most stunning piece of real estate in the lower 48. In my opinion, only the Alaska range and the Canadian Rockies can compare in North America.
Time spent in any area of the Sierra extending from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield is time well spent indeed!
As heavenly as the entire range is, there are unique hidden gems that one must visit before one moves on and that is exactly what I will be doing on this trip.
We will be backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in the Kings Canyon National Park.
The loop is raw, rugged and pristine wilderness. It has some of the finest panoramas in the Southern Sierras.
We will leave the Bay Area on the evening of the 22nd May and Start the hike on the morning of the 23rd finishing the backpack on the evening of the 26th.

If you are interested, please e-mail me for a more detailed itinerary and a gear list.

See ya there

"V"
978-996-9060

Location:

Kings Canyon NP / Sierra Nevada

Description:

Rae Lakes Loop

Destination:

Southern Sierra Nevada

Organizer:

"V"

Meeting Time and Place:

TBD

Event Email:

vsittamp@yahoo.com

Activities Involved:

Backpacking

Activity Distance:

50 miles

Total Elevation Gain:

7000 ft

Difficulty:

Moderate for a backpack

Route Summary:

Rae Lakes Loop

Estimated Finish:

Sun 26th

Total Driving Distance:

590 miles

Total Shared Cost (Equally divided amongst all carpoolers including the driver, estimated):

Bring Lunch:

Y

Hiking Boots:

Y

Suncreen:

Y

Hat:

Y

Headlamp Required:

Y

Water:

3L

Other things to bring:

Please e-mail me for a gear list

Dogs:

not allowed

RSVP required:

Y

Full Description:

Ahhh! The Sierra Nevada! Perhaps the most stunning piece of real estate in the lower 48. In my opinion, only the Alaska range and the Canadian Rockies can compare in North America.
Time spent in any area of the Sierra extending from Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield is time well spent indeed!
As heavenly as the entire range is, there are unique hidden gems that one must visit before one moves on and that is exactly what I will be doing on this trip.
We will be backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in the Kings Canyon National Park.
The loop is raw, rugged and pristine wilderness. It has some of the finest panoramas in the Southern Sierras.
We will leave the Bay Area on the evening of the 22nd May and Start the hike on the morning of the 23rd finishing the backpack on the evening of the 26th.

If you are interested, please e-mail me for a more detailed itinerary and a gear list.

See ya there

"V"
978-996-9060