Sleep Late and Hike

Hayward Regional Shoreline and Cogwell Marsh: 8 mile Easy, Flat Hike

Sat, May 9 · 1:00 PM PDT

Hayward Regional Shoreline Parking, 2639 Grant Ave, San Lorenzo, CA, US

SIGN WAIVER HERE: https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/
For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile):

Join us for an easy walk/hike with lovely views of the bay. Much of the route is paved and almost entirely flat. Be aware that cyclists also like to frequent these trails. This is a short route and will go pretty quickly so no lunch break is planned.

The marsh may be closed or inaccessible, in which case we will return to the starting point. Please bear in mind that if we cannot not hike the marsh the total distance will be closer to 4-5mi. No closures are currently posted but I will check out conditions this weekend.

HIKING TIME: 2.5 - 3 hours
DISTANCE: 7.9 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: Approx. 100 feet (flat!)
ROUTE: out-and-back with two small loops
DIFFICULTY: Easy terrain and almost no elevation. First portion of the out-and-back is paved. Be prepared for mud!

RULES: No dogs. Stay to the right to let bicycles pass and be aware!

FACILITIES: Restrooms at trailhead and at halfway point.

RECOMMENDED MAP:
https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/haywardshoreline_map.pdf

MEETING PLACE:
Parking at trailhead. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early to find parking, and walk to the trailhead. Some street parking available.

• Please use the Google Maps link to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.
• The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there.

(Most Cars) GPS Degrees Minutes Seconds Format:
37°40'10.6"N 122°09'27.8"W
(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:
37.669610, -122.157716
https://goo.gl/maps/pegE67ASumLzatK47

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, click this link. It will open Waze and start navigating to the trailhead.
http://waze.to/?ll=37.669610,-122.157716&navigate=yes

• As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac
• Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible.

SUMMARY:
Hayward Regional Shoreline consists of 1,811 acres of salt, fresh, and brackish water marshes, seasonal wetlands, and public trails.
Cogswell Marsh, a 250-acre tidal marsh restoration and enhancement project, was completed in 1980. This area, once restored to tidal action, rapidly became an established saltwater marsh.

HIKING DIRECTIONS:
→ San Francisco Bay Trail south to Hayward's Landing
→ Continue clockwise around Cogswell Marsh loop
→ Return north to halfway point with restroom and break at Winton staging area
→ Turn west along flood control channel
→ Turn north (right) to retrace steps along SF Bay Trail to return to starting point

ALLTRAILS LINK:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/hayward-regional-shoreline--7

GPX LINK:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BCNsFBwgrF-oLOxrXnQ-7JoX-_kycOmX

REFERENCES:
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/hayward/

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

Woods Loop Huddart Park: 8.6 Mi Moderate Hike

Sat, May 16 · 1:00 PM PDT

Huddart County park, Zwierlein Parking Lot, Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062,, Woodside, CA, US

WAIVER: For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile):
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/

CARPOOL REQUEST COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE OF THE GROUP. Please read below how to carpool.

Distance: With 8.6 mile Loop

Hiking Time: 4.5 hours

Elevation Gain/ Loss: 1715 ft

Difficulty: Moderate

Agency: SMCP& R

Park Rules: No Dogs

Facilities: Toilets at trail head.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE SO WE CAN START ON TIME.

THE GROUP IS TOO LARGE TO WAIT FOR EVERYONE TO USE THE RESTROOM IN THE PARK

Recommended Map Huddart Park (SMCP& R)

http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/Attachments/parks/Files/Park%20Maps%20in%20PDF/Huddart%20Park%20Map.pdf

NAVIGATION:

• Please use the Google Maps link above to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.

• The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there.

(Most Cars) GPS Degrees Minutes Seconds Format:

37°26'29.9"N 122°17'26.9"W

(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:

37.441636, -122.290803

The Waze App will route around "restricted access" roads, unlike the Google Maps app, using the same map data as Google Maps. Therefore, Waze also owned by Google, is recommended over the Google Maps app.

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, copy and paste this URL into your phone's browser:

waze://?ll=37.441636,-122.290803&navigate=yes

Just click on it to open Waze and start navigating to the trailhead.

• As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac.

• Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible.

PARKING:

The park as several parking lots that are spread out. Drive 400 ft past the first parking lot you see, to discover the giant parking lot at the Zwierlein picnic area. We will start the hike from here.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to find parking, and walk to the trail head.

Carpooling: We will use this link for carpooling:

https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/u3hp4f

Please sign up here.

CARPOOLING MANNERS:

Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone.

Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above.

Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately.

Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All".

Thank you for understanding.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visitors encounter three different plant communities — redwood forest, mixed-evergreen forest, and chaparral — on this invigorating loop, which uses the Crystal Springs and Dean trails to explore some of the canyons and hillsides between West Union Creek and Skyline Blvd. (If you have time, also visit the Chickadee Nature Trail, a fully accessible trail that accommodates users of all capabilities; it starts beside the first parking area, the handicapped-only zone, on the right.)

HIKING DIRECTIONS

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/woods-loop-huddart-park-8-6-mi-56513bd?p=-1&sh=pyl4xm&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

Start at the Zwierlein picnic area and head uphill (right) 0.10 towards Bay Tree Tree Trail-->
Turn Left onto the narrower Bay Tree Trail for 0.7 miles-->
Left onto Richards Road Trail (1.9 miles) -->
At Toyon Campground, continue on Richards Road Trail until intersection with Skyline Trail (1.0 miles) -->
Left onto Summit Springs Trail (0.7 miles) -->
Left Archery Fire Road (0.15 miles) -->
Left onto Chinquapin Trail (1.6 miles)
Continue on Dean Trail (0.2 miles) -->
Cross Archery Fire Road, and stay on Dean Trail (0.4 miles) -->
Again, cross Archery Fire Road, and stay on Dean Trail (0.4 miles) -->
Cross Campground trail, and stay on Deal Trail (0.3)-->
Passing Crystal Springs Trail on your left, stay to the right on Crystal Springs Trail (0.2 Miles) to Zwierlein picnic area

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

Wildcat Canyon San Pablo Ridge 7.2 Mile Moderate Hike

Sat, May 23 · 12:00 PM PDT

Wildcat Canyon - Alvarado Staging Area, 5874 Park Avenue, Richmond, CA, US

WAIVER: For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile):
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/

HIKING TIME: 3-3.5 hours

DISTANCE: 7.2 miles, Loop.

ELEVATION GAIN: Approx. 1400 feet

DIFFICULTY: Moderate terrain and elevation.

FACILITIES: Restrooms and water at trailhead.

RECOMMENDED MAPS:
https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/wildcat-canyon-brochure.pdf

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/wildcat-canyon-7-miles-6211941

MEETING PLACE:
Parking lot at trailhead. Free. 66 spots available. Some street parking available as well. Meet by the bathrooms.

• Please use the Google Maps link below to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.
• The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around when you get there.

GPS Degrees Decimal Format:
37.951920, -122.317232
https://goo.gl/maps/JD4SUuFZeJNPdiDP8

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, click this link. It will open Waze and start navigating to the trailhead.
waze://?ll=37.951920,-122.317232&navigate=yes

• As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac
• Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible.

CARPOOLING:
We will use this link for carpooling. Please sign up here.
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/w4t8ig

Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone. Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above. Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately. Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All". Thank you for understanding.

SUMMARY:
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park encompasses 2,427 acres along the Wildcat Creek watershed and the surrounding hills and ridges. The park extends from the Tilden Nature Area above the Berkeley hills in the south to historic Alvarado Park at the north end in Richmond.
https://www.ebparks.org/parks/wildcat/

HIKING DIRECTIONS:
Starting at Alvarado Staging Area, head northeast on Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.23 miles. Pass Bonita Trail on your left and continue straight on Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.21 miles. Pass Belgium Trail on your left and continue straight on Wildcat Creek Trail for 1.57 miles. Pass Mezue Trail on your left and continue straight for 0.10 miles. Pass Leonards Trail on your left and continue straight for 0.18 miles. Cross a creek and pass Rifle Range Road Trail on your right (0.04 miles), then take Havey Canyon Trail on your left for 1.50 miles. Turn left onto Nimitz Way (paved road) for 0.68 miles. Turn left onto San Pablo Ridge Trail for 0.07 miles, pass Mezue Trail on your left again, and continue straight/right on San Pablo Ridge Trail for 1.21 miles. Pass Green Ridge Trail on your right and continue for 0.15 miles. At the four-way intersection, continue straight onto Belgum Trail for 0.20 miles. Pass Monte Cresta Trail on your right and continue straight/left on Belgum Trail for 0.65 miles. Turn right back onto Wildcat Creek Trail for 0.21 miles, then pass Bonita Trail on your right and continue for 0.23 miles back to the trailhead.

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

Morgan Territory Regional Preserve: 7.8mi Moderate Hike

Sat, May 30 · 1:00 PM PDT

Morgan Territory Road Staging Area, 9401 Morgan Territory Rd, Livermore, CA, US

WAIVER: For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile):
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/

HIKING TIME: 4 - 4.5 hours

DISTANCE: 7.8 mile loop

ELEVATION GAIN: Approx. 1400 feet

LEVEL: Moderate

RULES: No Dogs. See Sleep Late Dog Policy

Facilities: Water and restrooms at the trailhead. Free parking.

RECOMMENDED MAPS:
https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/morgan_territory_map.pdf

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/clyma-mollock-highland-ridge-eagle-volvon-loop-valley-view-volvon-blue-oak-hummingbird?u=i

MEETING PLACE:
• Please use the Google Maps link below to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.
• The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around when you get there.

GPS Degrees Decimal Format:
37.818582, -121.795633
https://goo.gl/maps/bo4AyDRmMHrHsaGS7

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, click this link. It will open Waze and start navigating to the trailhead.
waze://?ll=37.818582,-121.795633&navigate=yes

• As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac
• Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible.

Please note: about 5 miles of Morgan Territory road (from Livermore) is single-lane traffic. Know your comfort level with this type of drive.

CARPOOLING:
We will use this link for carpooling. Please sign up here.
https://groupcarpool.com/t/9xk5wu

Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone. Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above. Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately. Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All". Thank you for understanding.

DIRECTIONS:
(clockwise loop)
→ Cross the road to start left on Clyma Trail
→ Right on Highland Ridge Trail
→ Cross the road again
→ Right on Eagle Trail
→ Continue left on Volvon Loop
→ Continue left on Valley View Trail
→ Left on Blue Oak Trail
→ short right on Hummingbird Trail, then continue left on Volvon Trail
→ continue right on Condor Trail
→ stay right to return to the parking lot

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.