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
3 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 for any driver who carpools ($13 per night) 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, water 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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Two-Hour Fast Pace Power Hike 6-7 miles -Hills and Poles -- Not for BeginnersMeeting Parking Lot, Gold River, CA
This is a series of training hikes for later strenuous hikes (e.g. Mt. Whitney, Mt. Shasta, etc.). Let's go fast and pump up our heart rate! Bring your hiking poles for a few deep hills (up and down).
Please join me on the trails for a quick two-hour fast-paced hike on the north side of Lake Natomas - dirt trails with 3-5 short hills (NOT the paved bike trail). The pace is aimed at >3.5mile/hour.
There is a horse stable place in about halfway for restroom break. It will be out and back route. I will lead in front and try to keep the pace >3.5mile/hour. If you are faster, please go ahead. If you are slower, you can find us on the trail.
Meeting Place:
The parking lot: Nimbus Rd. and Gold Country Blvd. NOT Fish Hatchery parking lot. GPS location: 38.632114, -121.224245Starting Time: 17:00- leave @17:05p.m. on time
Distance: 6-7 miles in two hours (~3.5-4miles/hour or faster)
Elevation Gain: about 900feet - 3-5 short hills to climb (please bring your hiking poles for your own safety)Here are the routes I took to measure the distance and time. There are a few route choices I can lead through.
[https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/evening-hike-83da7c5-110](Out and Back )
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/evening-hike-887caad--36
Please try to arrive a few minutes early. If you cannot make it, please update your reservation. Thanks!
Sorry no dogs please. Rains cancel.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY:
Please keep in mind that the organizer of this trip is a VOLUNTEER, not a "leader." I am not trained in first aid and am not a bonded expert mountain guide. You will need to bring your own experience and judgment. If you want to enjoy the benefits of traveling in a group, then I suggest that you stay with the group on the trip. Just a reminder: assess the route and conditions as if you were going to do this trip solo.
This group, its organizer, or assistant organizers will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents which may occur during carpooling to and from hikes or from any injuries or accidents before, during, or after group hikes. If you sign up and attend this hike, you are acknowledging that you are freely and voluntarily assuming any risk of injury or damages.