- Hike at Alviso Marina County Park, ~4.5mi, 1.5-hour, easy hikeCancelled
We continue so likable by many members Saturday morning hikes at the serene and colorful area of Alviso Marina. We will hike along salt ponds, channel of the Guadalupe river and a network of levees. These easy hikes can be a way to train ourselves for longer hiking trips, and to meet your group members in person.
We will take Alviso Slough Trail and make sure we are done by 9:30-9:45 am as the latest. This is a flat, fast-paced hike and it can serve as a warm-up for your other activities later on this day. But if everybody in the group wants to do a longer hike, there are choices of trails at Alviso to extend our activities)
The construction of that part of Alviso Slough Trail is scheduled to be finished by January 2024. Until then we will hike the trail out and back, up to the old pump station. After construction is finally over we will be hiking the loop.
Please, bring:
* layered cloths/windbreaker,
* shoes appropriate for a rough trail,
* water,
* hat,
* sunglasses
* sunscreen.The weather forecast in the area:
http://bit.ly/3qhmXihPlease be aware that in the case of precipitation in the area the day before the hike - the trail can get muddy here and there. So, put on appropriate shoes, do not wear nice textile shoes.
No parking fee is charged currently at Alviso.
The Park is 100% open space and a good setting for cognitive respite by relaxing and restoring the mind)
- Hike at Alviso Marina County Park, ~4.5mi, 1.5-hour, easy hikeAlviso Marina County Park, Alviso, CA
Hooray, we resume so likable by many members Saturday morning hikes at the serene and colorful area of Alviso Marina! We will hike along salt ponds, channel of the Guadalupe river and a network of levees. These easy hikes can be a way to train ourselves for longer hiking trips, and to meet your group members in person.
We will take Alviso Slough Trail and make sure we are done by 9:30-9:45 am as the latest. This is a flat, fast-paced hike and it can serve as a warm-up for your other activities later on this day. But if everybody in the group wants to do a longer hike, there are choices of trails at Alviso to extend our activities ))
The construction of that part of Alviso Slough Trail is shceduled to be finished by January 2024. Until then we will hike the trail out and back, up to the old pump station. After construction is finally over we will be hiking the loop.
Please, bring:
* layered cloths/windbreaker,
* shoes appropriate for a rough trail,
* water,
* hat,
* sunglasses
* sunscreen.The weather forecast in the area:
http://bit.ly/3qhmXihPlease be aware that in the case of precipitation in the area the day before the hike - the trail can get muddy here and there. So, put on appropriate shoes, do not wear nice textile shoes..
No parking fee is charged currently at Alviso.
The Park is 100% open space and a good setting for cognitive respite by relaxing and restoring the mind ))
We plan to complement these hikes with networking time AFTER a hike, 9:30am-10:30am so that group members could connect more directly.
This can be happening either at the picnic tables in the park, or at a eating place nearby. Here are some options:
El Taco de Oro , opens 9am
Vahl's Restaurant , opens 11am
Rosita's De Basilio Deli & Market , opens 11am.We found out that El Taco de Oro is a suitable place for after hike networking 👍 ($3.25/taco, friendly staff and plenty of space.) Her is the full menu: https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232901/510500797/
Depending on the group's mood, we can go on networking or not (it's up to everyone to decide to go on or not, no obligations/expectations.)
This event is cross-posted with tech pro's Meetup groups: Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association (SIPA), Global Online Tech & Startup Networking & Training Meetup and others.
Let's see each other at Alviso!
- Hike at Sanborn County park, 4.2mi/2.5 hour, moderate hikeSanborn County Park, Saratoga, CA
Let's hike a loop trail that is steep enough to provide a good workout and incline amazing views to reward our efforts.
Trail's summary:
- Length: 4.2 mi, moderate loop,
- Elevation gain: 1282 ft,
- Mostly shady,
- Dogs are allowed on leash.
Please, bring:
- layered cloths,
- shoes appropriate for an unpaved trail,
- hat,
- water,
- sunscreen,
- sunglasses.
Where we meet.
Parking lot - closest to San Andreas Trail to Peterson Memorial trail -marked with a blue arrow on the Park's map:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/513253207/
We will go counterclockwise.The Park's brochure:
https://parks.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb961/files/documents/Sanborn%20Brochure%20Cover.pdfATTN: This trail is a combination of a few trails, with some intersections, so if you think you may want to separate from the group/slow down at some point, make sure you get the park's map and get known (from the leader) how to proceed on your own, otherwise a wrong turn can lead to a different part of this large park.
Let's see each other at Sanborn's!
- Road-trip to Redwood NP, Crescent City & Point Reyes, w/moder. hikesRedwood National and State Parks, California, CA
Let's hike among the mammoth woods that are home to the tallest trees on Earth in a coastal preserve of old-growth redwood forests, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mist steals through towering trees soaring up to 380 feet as thrushes sing melancholy notes from the canopy. On the ground, fallen trees expose upturned root beds more than 6 feet in diameter.
We will also drive the Avenue of the Giants, the 10-mile Newton B. Drury Redwood Scenic Parkway and along the rugged coastline with some cozy seaside towns, such as Crescent City.
Early spring weather in the area is still warm with day average temperatures 65 degree F (40 degree at night) and above with possible precipitation, and winds at the ocean.
Trip's summary:
- 4days/3nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers.
- The starting and ending point is South Bay (one or two pick-up locations, one can be Diridon station at San Jose.)
- Hotel accommodations in Arcata, CA, Crescent City, CA and Santa Rosa, CA. All locations in this event follow safety requirements by the state.
- Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate.
Clothes and gear recommended:
- good hiking shoes,
- warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up,
- hiking poles if you used to them,
- day backpack,
- consider hydration bladder for hikes,
- sunglasses,
- sunscreen,
- hat,
- for personal protection: mask, carry-on sanitizer, gloves (by your choice.)
Cost $430. What's included:
- 4days/3nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two beds in room),
- Transportation by minivan (like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand, Ford Transit or similar) covering approx. 900 mi of road-tripping total,
- Park entrance fee,
- Organized hikes in all days.
What is NOT included:
- Meals, snacks, water.
Sunrise: 6:50am. Sunset: 4:45pm. Every day we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or as the latest. If you are a night owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight at wintertime for activities.
There will be a Zoom meeting on this trip and a WhatsApp group chat will be formed for the group to communicate and prepare for the trip. Please be available to connect by WhatsApp (provide the organizer with your WhatsApp contact info to be included in the chat.) Regular messaging will not work out for this trip.
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Title photo: Fern Canyon in Redwood National Park.
Photo-albums from previous trips for
Redwood National Park: https://www.meetup.com/u-s-national-parks-quest-group/photos/31684230/
Point Reyes: https://www.meetup.com/u-s-national-parks-quest-group/photos/33968467/ (the last shots) - Hike at Stevens Creek County park, 5.9mi/2.75h, moderate hikeStevens Creek Chestnut Parking Lot and fee station, Cupertino, CA
Let's hike a loop trail that is steep enough to provide a good workout, switchbacks and variety of scenic views over the rolling hills and the lake to reward our efforts.
Trail's summary:
- Length: 5.9mi, moderate loop,
- Elevation gain: 1079 ft,
- Lots of shades,
- Dogs are not allowed.
Please, bring:
- layered cloths,
- shoes appropriate for an unpaved trail,
- hiking poles if you used to them,
- hat,
- water,
- sunscreen,
- sunglasses.
Where we meet:
To avoid people getting lost within many parking lots in this park - let's pick a certain place with a name: Chestnut Picnic Area. It's close to the main entrance. Let's meet there, and you can park in any parking lot nearby. From Chestnut Picnic Area we will proceed to Stevens Canyon Trail that we hike. Here is a map with blue arrows showing the meeting point:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/514276685/
coordinates: 37.31716164928781, -122.07368465332924Photos of the meeting parking lot area:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/514401097/
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/514400846/The whole Park's brochure:
https://parks.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb961/files/documents/Stevens%20Creek%20Brochure%20Cover.pdfThis trail has poison oak, looks like this:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/510500633/
be careful.Parking fee is $6 payable with machines at parking lots; finding a spot can be competitive in this park, please allow time for this.
ATTN: This trail is a combination of other trails, with some intersections, so if you think you may want to separate from the group/slow down at some point, make sure you get the parks's map and get known (from the leader) how to proceed on your own, otherwise a wrong turn can lead to a different part of this large park.
Let's meet and hike at Stevens Creek!
- Hike at Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 5.4mi/2.5hours 833 ft Moderate Hike7098 Webb Canyon Dr, San Jose, CA
Let's hike a moderate on elevation loop trail that has a nice views of the Guadalupe Reservoir, the South of San Jose and gorgeous rolling hills.
Trail's summary:
- Length: 5.4 mi, moderate loop,
- Elevation gain: 833 ft.
- Not much shade,
- Dogs are allowed on leash.
ATTN: This trail is a combination of four trails, with many intersections, so if you think you may want to separate from the group/slow down at some point, make sure you get the parks's map and get known (from the leader) on how to proceed on your own, otherwise a wrong turn can lead to a different part of this large park.
Please, bring:
- layered cloths,
- shoes appropriate for a unpaved trail,
- hat,
- water,
- sunglasses.
- sunscreen.
Where we meet:
7098-7072 Webb Canyon Dr, San Jose, CA 95120
We street-park there and proceed to Webb Canyon Trail. Here is the meeting place marked with a blue arrow on the map:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/513281651/The Park's brochure: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Documents/Almaden%20Quicksilver%20Guide%20Map.pdf
Let's meet each other and hike at Almaden Quicksilver!
- Hike at Sanborn County park, 4.2mi/2.5 hour, moderate hikeSanborn County Park, Saratoga, CA
Let's hike a loop trail that is steep enough to provide a good workout and incline amazing views to reward our efforts.
Trail's summary:
- Length: 4.2 mi, moderate loop,
- Elevation gain: 1282 ft,
- Mostly shady,
- Dogs are allowed on leash.
Please, bring:
- layered cloths,
- shoes appropriate for an unpaved trail,
- hat,
- water,
- sunscreen,
- sunglasses.
Where we meet.
Parking lot - closest to San Andreas Trail to Peterson Memorial trail -marked with a blue arrow on the Park's map:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/513253207/
We will go counterclockwise.The Park's brochure:
https://parks.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb961/files/documents/Sanborn%20Brochure%20Cover.pdfATTN: This trail is a combination of a few trails, with some intersections, so if you think you may want to separate from the group/slow down at some point, make sure you get the park's map and get known (from the leader) how to proceed on your own, otherwise a wrong turn can lead to a different part of this large park.
Let's see each other at Sanborn's!
- Road-Trip in Midwest: MO-AR-TN, The Ozarks, with moderate hikesOzark Mountains, United States
Let's explore scenic natural beauty and historic sites of the American Midwest.
At St Louis we will make sure to check on Gateway Arch National Park and Forest Park. Then we will start exploring a scenic rural way through Arcadia Valley that goes through the Ozarks Mountains region with Taum Sauk, the highest point in Missouri. Other natural gems of the area that can be explored along the route are Johnson’s Shut-Ins and Lake of the Ozarks State Park with its many hiking options.
We will have opportunities to explore some of the highest rated byways of America: Blue Bucks Scenic Byway, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Crowley River Byway and Great River Byway. We will finish at Memphis and check on the iconic Beale Street, home of the Blues.
Summer weather in the areas on our route is warm with day average temperatures 83 degree F (60 degree at night). See updates of weather forecasts at: https://bit.ly/3It5ahH
Trip's summary:
- 6days/5nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers.
- The starting point is St Louis, MO and ending point is Memphis, TN.
- Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate.
- Hotel accommodations in: St Louis, MO, Osage Beach, MO, Mountain Home, AR, Kennett, AR, Memphis, TN.
Clothes and gear recommended:
- good hiking shoes,
- warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up,
- hiking poles if you used to them,
- consider hydration bladder for hikes,
- sunglasses,
- sunscreen,
- hat.
Tentative cost: $630. What will be included:
- 5 nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two beds in room),
- Breakfasts in some hotels,
- Transportation by minivan covering approx. 1000 mi of road-tripping total,
- Park entrance fees,
- Organized hikes in all days.
What is NOT included:
- Getting to St Louis, MO, getting back from Memphis, TN (or, optional, Little Rock, AR - ask the organizer for details),
- any individually charged fees (per vehicle fees are included),
- Meals, snacks, water.
Sunrise: 5:50am. Sunset: 8:15pm. Everyday we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or 8am as the latest. If you are a nigh owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight at winter time for activities.
There will be a Zoom meeting on this trip and a WhatsApp group chat will be formed for the group to communicate and prepare for the trip. Please be available to connect by WhatsApp (provide the organizer with your WhatsApp contact info to be included in the chat.) Regular messaging will not work out for this trip, sorry.
Some basic info on gear: https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232901/
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Title photo: Whitaker Point (in the plan to visit)