Lake Chabot/ Anthony Chabot Regional Park
- February 20, 2011 · 9:30 AM
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POSTPONED TO SUNDAY Feb. 20 DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST.....
Hello All,
Lake Chabot / Anthony Chabot Regional Park is a surprisingly secluded natural world even as it is a mere ridge away from East Bay Cities. This world includes an extensive forest, lovely scenery and views, and a charming pristine lake.
This intermediate-level hike is about 8 miles long with 1000 foot elevation gain. More details of the hike are included below. Afterwards there will be an optional dinner at the famous Zachary’s Pizza in Oakland.
I hope you can join us for this lovely hike in the East Bay.
Your Organizer,
Julio M.
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Lake Chabot/ Anthony Chabot Regional Park- Feb. 19 (Saturday)
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Destination: Lake Chabot/ Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Date: Feb. 19, 2011 (Saturday)
Total length of hike: 8-9 miles
Total elevation gain: 1000 feet (approx.)
Further information on Lake Chabot at URL:
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/lake_chabot
Driving distance/time: 28 miles / 50 min. approx. each way
Cost: Mileage ($17 per car round trip )+ Marina Parking fee ($5 per car)
NOTE: The hike organizer will ask for a voluntary donation of 1-2 dollars at the end of the hike to help cover Meetup’s charge for creating his Meetup group.
Organizer: Julio M. (contact info below)
RAIN CANCELS.... In case of doubt, call my cell phone # (listed below) after 9 PM on the night before the hike. I will leave an outgoing message with any notices about hike cancellation due to weather.
Meet: 9:30 am at the California Avenue Caltrain Station, 101 S. California Ave.,
Palo Alto (meet at entrance to parking lot) to carpool
10:45 am at Lake Chabot Marina in front of the marina store/ cafe
Estimated finish time: 4 PM (back at trailhead)
OPTIONAL DINNER at Zachary’s Pizza Restaurant in Oakland
bring: lunch, sunscreen, plenty of water, coat, all the usual stuff.
Lake Chabot / Anthony Chabot Regional Park is a surprisingly secluded natural world even as it is a mere ridge away from East Bay Cities. This world includes an extensive forest with rustling leaves and the sounds of great horned owls and red-tailed hawks. Lake Chabot itself is pristine and serves as the emergency water supply for the East Bay.
We will start at the Lake Chabot marina and circumnavigate the lake in a clockwise direction with a lovely hike up into the hills. Starting on West Shore Trail our hike will provide an up-close and leisurely hike along the western edge of the lake. We will then pass the dam and continue on Bass Cove trail. Next, the Columbine Trail with its twists and turns will take us up into the hilly train immediately to the north of Lake Chabot. Our route will then take us back down to the northern edge of the lake along Honker Bay trail. Finally, we will join the East Shore trail to return to our starting point.
DIRECTIONS from Palo Alto to Lake Chabot/ Anthony Chabot Regional Park:
- Take Page Mill Road/ Oregon Expressway to HIGHWAY 101 NORTH
- Exit at WILLOW ROAD heading East to DUMBARTON BRIDGE
- Take I-880 Northbound toward Oakland
- Take the Hesperian Blvd exit - go 0.3 mi
- Bear right at Hesperian Blvd - go 1.1 mi
- Turn right at Fairmont Dr - go 2.4 mi
- Continue on Lake Chabot Rd
- Look for exit for Lake Chabot Marina on the left
- MEET IN FRONT OF THE MARINA STORE/ CAFE
Trip "leader":
Julio M.
jamzemail (at) gmail (dot) com
On the day of the hike only: 650(dash)906(dash)2594
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Gracie
Anyone coming from the south bay that I can carpool with? Let me know..thanx!
February 18, 2011
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Pinki
Looks like it will rain tomorrow (Sat). Please let us know if hike is still happening.
February 18, 2011
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A former member
Hey Julio, Will parking be a problem at Zachary's (crowded?)
February 18, 2011
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