What we’re about
Welcome to Hikers and Company! We're glad you found us.
Hiking is our main focus, but we also enjoy camping, backpacking, mindful exercising, dancing, bowling, skating, bicycling, movies, game nights, and dinners. We welcome people of all ages who are able to care for and be responsible for themselves.
We adhere to the Leave No Trace principles to help preserve our precious natural treasures.
To pay a $20 yearly donation, please do one of the following:
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Cash to me or one of our event organizers. They can keep it as a tip and let me know you contributed.
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Venmo: Shannon-Brinkley-6 (last four digits 9885)
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PayPal: shannonb95833@gmail.com
Use the memo section to note your Meetup name and/or send me a follow up message.
Thank you for keeping our group active and thriving!Happy trails,
Shannon Brinkley
But3 Nights - Memorial Weekend - Friday-Monday
Check-in Friday, May 24 (3:00pm)
Check-out Monday, May 27 (11:00am)
Memorial Weekend Group Camp at Lopez Lake in Arroyo Grande
Located 20 minutes east of San Luis Obispo
https://slocountyparks.com/camp/lopez-lake/
Group Site: El Jardin - Limit 30 people, 8 on-site parking spots for carpoolers only. An overflow lot is available nearby. I will pay the overnight parking fee ($13 per night) for any driver who carpools and cannot fit in the group campsite.
COST: $40 per adult; $20 per child
Cash (no checks) or Venmo--> shannon-brinkley-6
Once I receive your payment, I will mark you paid.
They have a small daily fee for pets. Please bring only well-behaved dogs.
FRIDAY, May 24
4.5 hour drive from Sacramento
3:00pm check-in under Brinkley at El Jardin group campsite
5:30pm optional potluck dinner (stove sharing available, but bring your own pans and dishes)
7:00pm 2.7 mile hike near the campground
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/marina-and-rocky-point-trails
SATURDAY, May 25
Hike near Pismo Beach
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/5-cities-coast-walk
then...beach, sites, lunch
SUNDAY, May 26
Fish, boat, kayak, and/or play at the Lopez Lake water park
https://www.mustangwaterpark.com/
OR
another hike (TBD)
Quest for a good sunset location
MONDAY, May 27
Leisurely pack up and head home
Possible 2 mile hike at Morro Bay for the way home
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/portola-point-trail
Bring:
- All the gear for complete relaxation and fun: Fishing, kayaks, paddle boards, games, activities, etc.
- Money for the Pismo Beach day trip and the water park, if you choose to do that.
- I will purchase wood for the fire from there.