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| Upper Stevens Creek County Parks | Adobe Acrobat file | 235K | vinh | Sep 25, 2009 |
| This popular park allows beautiful views of the Santa Cruz hills. Be sure to wear good hiking shoes while you're out. This park also warns folks to be careful about snakes. | Adobe Acrobat file | 248K | Maura | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Rhus Ridge to Black Mountain: Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve (M.R.O.S.D.) 7 miles or 9.5 miles (out-and-back) 1300' or 2300' elevation | Adobe Acrobat file | 753K | Jerry | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Route Map for Joaquin Miller Hike | Adobe Acrobat file | 225K | Sheila | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Wunderlich County Trail Map, San Mateo County | Adobe Acrobat file | 81K | Jerry | May 10, 2009 |
| Topographical map showing trails in Sam McDonald and Pescadero Creek County Parks. Heritage Grove trail is highlighted. Lo-resolution screen grab: text is a bit fuzzy. | an image | 509K | Dianna M | May 8, 2009 |
| Sam McDonald County Park Trail Map. Shows roads into park, parking, picnic areas, and Hikers' Hut. 4.8 mile Heritage Grove Trail is highlighted. | an image | 213K | Dianna M | May 8, 2009 |
| Trail Map for Coast Trail (Palomarin Trailhead) to Alamere Falls. | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.9M | Sheila | Apr 16, 2009 |
| Hiking route for Donner Canyon waterfall loop at Mt Diablo State Park. Partial loop starting at Regency Drive trailhead. Bay Area Hiker warns that this hike feels harder than the elevation details. Beautiful wildflowers in the springtime. | Adobe Acrobat file | 773K | Maura | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Route Map for Wildcat Canyon Hike. There are two routes ... one is approx 6 miles, the other is a mile longer. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.7M | Sheila | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Route map for Redwood Regional park near Oakland. Two routes (6.3 mile or 7.7 mile) are highlighted. Please note that the start point is Canyon Meadow Staging Area. | Adobe Acrobat file | 82K | Maura | Mar 7, 2009 |
| Henry Coe SP. Park entrance to China Hole to Middle Ridge. | an image | 1.0M | Justin | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Trail Map for Lafayette Reservoir Hike | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.1M | Sheila | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Trail Map for Berkeley Marina - Urban Walk | Adobe Acrobat file | 223K | Sheila | Jan 11, 2009 |
| Map of De Anza College. Our First Ever Marathon will be at the track and field center, which is near the south entrance. There is a $2 day use fee per car at Parking Lot D, which is directly in front of the athletic field. | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.2M | Maura | Dec 27, 2008 |
| Trail Map for the Montara Summit Hike | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.4M | Sheila | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Trail Map for Big Basin Waterfalls Loop | Adobe Acrobat file | 737K | Sheila | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Hike Map for Forest of Nisene Marks | Adobe Acrobat file | 678K | Sheila | Aug 17, 2008 |
| Route map from Stinson Beach to Mt. Tam's Pantoll Station and back | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.5M | Sheila | Jul 2, 2008 |
| More poison oak. | an image | 3.6M | JasonKim | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Poison Oak. Be Aware | an image | 4.1M | JasonKim | Jun 15, 2008 |
| Map of the Rodeo Beach Hike - Miwok Trail - Wolf Ridge Trail - Coastal Trail. | Adobe Acrobat file | 447K | Sheila | May 18, 2008 |
| Leg 3 of Skyline to the Sea Hike - Map from Big Basin HQ to Waddell Beach | Adobe Acrobat file | 5.3M | Sheila | May 2, 2008 |
| Leg 2 of Skyline to the Sea Hike - Map from Waterman Gap to Big Basin HQ | Adobe Acrobat file | 5.0M | Sheila | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Map for the Stanford Walk/Holi Celebration, with possible hike route to Holi Festival site at Sandhill Field (updated 4/3/08 08:50 PM) | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.5M | Sheila | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Redwood road gate by road (free) or inside ($4) to Wayside overflow parking lot-first lot on left. Bridle to Orchard (left)to French (right) to (right) Chown to Bridle (right) - about 4.5 miles or 1.5 hours. Great hike! (submitted by Stan) | Adobe Acrobat file | 122K | Stan | Mar 30, 2008 |
| This map shows the Skyline-to-the-Sea trail between Saratoga Gap (Route 9 & Route 35) and Waterman Gap (Route 9 & Route 236). | a .JPG file | 442K | Maura | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Here's an enormously big map of the entire S2S route. Very efficient Hikalites will download this, resize and print out convenient little maps for themselves and all their new friends. We love that!! | a .JPG file | 8.3M | Maura | Mar 28, 2008 |
| This 3.2 mile out-and-back hike is an easy walk along the San Francisco Bay in Alameda. There is a $5 entrance fee to park. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.8M | Maura | Mar 27, 2008 |
| Here's the route map for our coastal walk from Natural Bridges to the Chowderfest in Santa Cruz. It's about 2.4 miles one-way. We're meeting at the NBSP Visitor Center ($6), but clever cheapskates will no doubt find better parking spots early! | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.1M | Maura | Feb 20, 2008 |
| This 8.9 mile out-and-back hike has 400 feet of elevation and is one of the most popular routes at Point Reyes. There's an optional 2.2 mile extension loop for any of our Charger Brigade friends. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.2M | Maura | Feb 7, 2008 |
| This 4.8 mile loop hike has 550 feet of elevation and is famous for its springtime wildflowers. There's an optional 2.25 mile loop extension and opportunities for other add-ons for the Charger Brigade. Big map practice since park signage is poor. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.5M | Maura | Feb 3, 2008 |
| This 4.4 mile loop hike has about 450 feet of elevation and takes you through castle rock formations. The Livorna Staging Area is at the southwest corner of the park so be sure to follow the directions on hike morning. Tiny trailhead for parking. | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.4M | Maura | Feb 3, 2008 |
| This 3.2 mile loop hike has 700 feet of elevation, but is especially famous for its lovely waterfalls in the winter. There's an additional 1.4 mile out-and-back extension but it's steep! The trails are narrow with steep dropoffs, so hike safely. | Adobe Acrobat file | 76K | Maura | Feb 3, 2008 |
| This 5.1 mile loop hike has about 350 feet of elevation and is a great winter hike. There's an optional 1.65 loop [Meadowlark trail] extension outlined. $5 entrance fee is required. Lots of rain may flood some trails so hike safely! | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.6M | Maura | Feb 3, 2008 |
| This 7.8 mile out-and-back hike has about 600 ft of elevation and comes with an optional 1.4 mile extension for anyone who'd like a longer route. Weather in this area is very changeable so pack accordingly, including fleece and rain gear. | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.3M | Maura | Feb 3, 2008 |
| This 4.1 mile 700 ft loop hike is part of the East Bay Regional Park District in Alameda County. There are lots of opportunities for short add-ons and 150 camping sites at the park. $6 vehicle entrance fee. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.0M | Maura | Jan 21, 2008 |
| This open 5.2 mi, 1200 ft loop hike is in near Sunol and has an optional 1.5 mi extension marked. This area is open (ie NOT SHADED) so you'll prefer it in the winter or spring. Be prepared to share the trails with bikes, horses and cows. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.4M | Maura | Jan 15, 2008 |
| This 4.09 mi, 1000 ft loop hike at Sunol Regional Wilderness takes us back to the East Bay. There's a 1.46 mile optional loop with even more elevation for our Charger Brigade friends. | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.3M | Maura | Dec 30, 2007 |
| This awesome 7+ mile route takes you from Crissy Field along the Golden Gate Promenade to the Golden Gate Bridge. Fearless Hikalites will walk over and back across the bridge before heading back along the Mason Street trail. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.3M | Maura | Dec 28, 2007 |
| This general map of the Shoreline area will allow you to put together your own hiking route. Some recommendations are around the lakes and up Vista Slope, or along the salt ponds to Charleston Slough and back. This is a great area for walkers! | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.1M | Maura | Dec 25, 2007 |
| This 3.7 mile 900 ft loop hike is short but has lots of elevation. The preserve is open Tues-Sun but closed for 9 weeks in the summer. There's a $5 day use fee for this park, which includes a hostel for anyone looking for a nearby getaway! | a .GIF file | 20K | Maura | Dec 20, 2007 |
| This 3.6 mile 900 ft out-and-back hike starts from the northern Skyline Trailhead at beautiful Purisima Creek. The turnaround is a tiny grassy knoll (look for the star). Optional 1.2 mile out-and-back route on Harkins Ridge for our Charger Brigade. | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.8M | Maura | Dec 20, 2007 |
| This easy 3 mi, 600 foot loop brings you past 2 beautiful lakes at Skyline Ridge OSP in San Mateo County. It's a short trail but there are lots of turns, so bring friends to help out with navigation. This route starts at the North parking lot. | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.9M | Maura | Dec 12, 2007 |
| This 3.6 mile partial loop takes you through the beautiful Russian Ridge OSP near Page Mill Rd & Skyline. There is an optional 1.6 mile loop and another optional 2.6 mile out-and-back on this route map. Be sure to hike with friends! | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.1M | Maura | Dec 12, 2007 |
| This 3.5 mi, 650 foot loop hike at San Bruno Mountain also includes an additional 2.9 mile loop walk on Saddle Trail. There is a $5 entrance fee for this San Mateo County park. | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.2M | Maura | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Here's the LOCATION of our awesome BBQ area for the First Anniversary Luau. Mitchell Park is a big place, so this may be helpful. We're right behind the tennis courts. Oh yeah. There are 2 sets of tennis courts. Better download the map. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.0M | Maura | Nov 30, 2007 |
| This 9.5 mi, 1300 ft out-and-back hike is at the tip of beautiful Point Reyes in Marin County. The wind will be challenging so pack accordingly with fleece & windbreakers. Lots of walking on sand so be prepared for a full day. | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.2M | Maura | Nov 23, 2007 |
| This 5.4 mile, 800 foot loop hike at Anthony Chabot Park also has a 1.7 mile and 1.6 mile loop extension. There are tons of trails at this East Bay location, so check Bay Area Hiker and the EBRPD website for more options to do with friends! | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.5M | Maura | Nov 23, 2007 |
| This 4.5 mi, 900 ft out-and-back hike at Briones Regional Park has an optional 1.5 mile loop (with elevation!). The trailhead is at the Lafayette Ridge Staging Area. This file also contains directions to El Charro in Lafayette. | Adobe Acrobat file | 5.8M | Maura | Nov 23, 2007 |
| This short easy out-and-back hike is a great start for beginners who are looking to enjoy some of the beauty of Marin County. Weather here is always changeable to pack accordingly! | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.3M | Maura | Nov 5, 2007 |
| This 4.3 mile loop hike has 900 feet of elevation and puts you right next to the ocean spot of Pacifica. $5 entrance fee to park. See the Bay Area Hiker website for even more great information about this hike. | Adobe Acrobat file | 2.7M | Maura | Oct 14, 2007 |
| This 5.5 mile, 630 ft loop hike at Big Basin Redwoods SP comes complete with a stop at Ocean View Summit ~ breathtaking views of the mountains and ocean on a clear day. Be sure to enjoy the Phenomenal Big Trees. $6 day use fee per vehicle. | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.9M | Maura | Oct 7, 2007 |
| This 7.6 mile loop is right near the coast and popular with mountain bikers. The Bay Area Hiker warns that the trails are not particularly well-marked (which is true), so definitely bring maps, friends and directions! $6 day use fee. | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.3M | Maura | Oct 1, 2007 |
| This 5 mile loop is in beautiful Angel Island State Park. There's also a paved road around the perimeter of the park for anyone who cycles. Accessible by boat & public transportation, so remember to study those ferry schedules! Great picnic spot. | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.2M | Maura | Sep 27, 2007 |
| This 6.1 mi, 1100 ft loop hike crosses from Stevens Creek County Park into Fremont Older OSP and back. There is a $6 day use fee ~ pay at a ticket machine at one of the main entrances. You can drive to other parking areas from the ticket machine. | Adobe Acrobat file | 6.0M | Maura | Sep 22, 2007 |
| This is a LONG hike from the ocean to Berry Creek Falls in Big Basin SP. We'll follow Skyline-to-the-Sea for most of the way. There may be a charge for parking. Be sure to pack enough snacks & water - along with extra socks, bandaids & baby powder | Adobe Acrobat file | 6.0M | Maura | Sep 22, 2007 |
| This route is actually the driving directions between each of our trailheads. Start at 100 Poplar for an out-and-back to Miramar Beach on the Coastal Trail, eat at Flying Fish Grill, then optional trips to Quarry Park & Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. | Adobe Acrobat file | 4.6M | Maura | Sep 15, 2007 |
| This 9.n mi out-and-back hike under the redwoods of Henry Cowell SP has 1000+ ft of elevation and includes a side trip to the beautiful "Garden of Eden" swim hole. This is a CHALLENGING hike, but lovely for those with fortitude. $6 day use fee | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.0M | Maura | Sep 9, 2007 |
| This 7.2 mi, 1400 ft loop hike is challenging, but offers some great views from the top of Anniversary Hill if the weather is clear. Bring layers - there's a reason this spot is called WINDY HILL! | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.0M | Maura | Aug 30, 2007 |
| This 5 mi, 500 ft loop hike winds between Portola Redwoods State Park & Pescadero Creek State Park. There is a $6 day use fee. Directions from the trailhead to Alice's Restaurant (junction of Rt 84 & Rt 35) is included as p2. Drive safely! | Adobe Acrobat file | 1,001K | Maura | Aug 25, 2007 |
| This lovely shaded out-and-back EASY hike begins at the Southwestern entrance on Tunitas Creek Road. Parking is extremely limited, no facilities. This file includes a map from the trailhead to Alice's Restaurant at the junction of Routes 84 and 35. | Adobe Acrobat file | 560K | Maura | Aug 15, 2007 |
| This 2 mi, 500 ft loop hike is easy and takes you through the forested grounds of an old villa. The Villa Montalvo Arts Center also hosts concerts regularly! Page 2 of this file contains directions from VMAC to Chevy's at Westgate Mall in San Jose. | Adobe Acrobat file | 984K | Maura | Aug 7, 2007 |
| This 7.6 mile 300 ft out and back hike is along Hunting Hollow Road. Henry Coe is famous for spring wildflowers and for its difficulty. Be sure to take a map to be sure you're on the right trail! This file includes directions to Chevy's in Gilroy | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.3M | Maura | Aug 4, 2007 |
| This 4.7 mi, 500 ft loop hike is especially beautiful in the springtime for its wildflowers. Long Ridge is famous for turkeys and wild pigs (!). Optional 1.2 mile loop is included. See Long Ridge MRSOD website and Bay Area Hiker for more great info. | Adobe Acrobat file | 642K | Maura | Aug 4, 2007 |
| This 6.2 mile loop through the MROSD redwoods of San Mateo County is famous for beautiful trees & sandstone formations. This spot is very popular so be prepared to share the trails, especially with folks on bikes. | Adobe Acrobat file | 558K | Maura | Jul 29, 2007 |
| This 10+ mile out-and-back hike is from the Palomarin Trailhead in Point Reyes. It's a beautiful spot - well worth the long drive. Includes driving directions from Palomarin to Smiley's Saloon in Bolinas (see p2). | Adobe Acrobat file | 745K | Maura | Jul 27, 2007 |
| Looking for an opportunity to volunteer at Shoreline in Mountain View? Here's your chance to be a volunteer ranger - complete with ranger shirt, patch and name tag! Call the Mountain View Volunteer Office at 650-903-6073. | Adobe Acrobat file | 59K | Maura | Jul 24, 2007 |
| A perfect hike for beginners! Well-graded trails with lots of camping and picnic spots. There is a $5 entrance fee with plenty of day-use parking. The park does not allow pets or bikes. Park office phone number is 650-879-0238. | Adobe Acrobat file | 446K | Maura | Jul 21, 2007 |
| This map shows paved and soft surface trails, along with bike routes that run through Shoreline Park. The map also shows major routes in Mountain View - as far south as the AWESOME Cuestra Park (which has free summer concerts on Thursday nights!) | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.8M | Maura | Jul 12, 2007 |
| This is an AWESOME blow-by-blow map our our Reverse Bay 2 Breakers Urban Hike. Major domo kudos to Jodi for all the awesome work! Philip also wins for the original. Bonus points available for everyone who brings their own copies! | Word file | 432K | Maura | Jul 6, 2007 |
| The ladder we have to go up on the Muir Woods / Steep Ravine Trail hike July 1. | a .JPG file | 1.3M | Chris J. | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Philips' awesome map of the route (and detailed directions) for the hike at Rancho del Oso to Berry Creek Falls | a .GIF file | 266K | A former member | Jun 11, 2007 |
| This EASY 2.9 mi, 350 ft loop meanders through old orchards and woods and is on the grounds of a historic winery and farm. Picnic location is highlighted! BTW: Mother's Day is THE busiest day of the year for this location. | Adobe Acrobat file | 533K | Maura | Jun 10, 2007 |
| Map for the Stevens Creek Hike. Saturday, June 2. | an image | 183K | Andreas | Jun 1, 2007 |
| 6/3 El Corte de Madera Creek Trail Map | an image | 6.4M | A former member | May 30, 2007 |
| This EASY out-and-back 4.2 MI 400 FT hike in the Windy Hill OSP winds through Douglas fir and oaks. A good amount of shade, but bring a hat and windbreaker for the open bits. There's an easy 1.4 MI 200 FT add-on to Anniversary Hill for great views! | Adobe Acrobat file | 3.1M | Maura | May 15, 2007 |
| This 5.9 MI loop hike at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is lovely - with the chance to sneak up the back of Black Mountain. The last 7 miles to the trailhead is w-i-n-d-y so leave extra time to arrive safely. Watch out for bicyclists on the road. | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.2M | Maura | May 6, 2007 |
| Here's a map for the April 29th hike. It was done in paint, so it's a little on the ghetto fabulous side, but all the vitals are in there. | a .JPG file | 54K | Andreas | Apr 29, 2007 |
| This is the route a 6.8 MI 1000FT hike in the glorious Santa Cruz redwoods. The terrain may be a bit more "rustic" than you're used to, so pack accordingly. Drive safely! | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.2M | Maura | Apr 25, 2007 |
| The 5.1 MILE loop route has an optional 2.9 mile extension. Calero is popular with equestrians so you'll share the trails. This spot is MOST famous for our awesome picnics. Get ready for a really great day! | Adobe Acrobat file | 548K | Maura | Apr 3, 2007 |
| This 6.3 MILE hike begins at the EASTERN entrance of Tilden Park, so be sure to check your directions before leaving. Berkeley can be cool so be sure to bring layers. Looking forward to seeing YOU there! | Adobe Acrobat file | 750K | Maura | Mar 19, 2007 |
| Here's the descriptive brochure for the 3 mile loop earthquake hike that we're doing on Sunday. It should be a beautiful day. Any volunteers to lead groups of 10 or so? | Adobe Acrobat file | 99K | Maura | Mar 11, 2007 |
| Marked Map of Sierra Azul Showing our hike for March 31, 2007. The short hike is marked in green, the long hike is marked in orange. | an image | 5.2M | Kaye | Feb 19, 2007 |
| El Corte De Madera Route for Saturday, February 24th, 2007. | an image | 3.5M | Kaye | Feb 19, 2007 |
| This out-and-back 5.7 MILE hike starts at the Sneath Lane Trailhead and includes a stop at the Portola Discovery site. Thanks to Paul for the great map! No facilities so be sure to take a restroom break before meeting us. | an image | 234K | Maura | Feb 19, 2007 |
| This hike begins at the western entrance of the Purisma Creek Redwoods Open Preserve. Two routes: the 7 mile hike is (red) and the 9 mile route is (blue). Small parking area. Hike elevation is gradual. Mixed climate (cool redwoods & open ridge). | Adobe Acrobat file | 704K | Maura | Feb 4, 2007 |
| Here's our route the Sanborn-Skyline hike. The red lines are the standard 6 miles (out and back). The blue part is the optional 3 mile semi-loop for the Charger Brigade. | Adobe Acrobat file | 1.6M | Maura | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Here's the map for the hike at Edgewood on 6/3. Big thanks to Kaye for marking out the two routes - the standard one in grey and a longer one in orange. I vote for starting from different ends to pass in the middle! | a .GIF file | 46K | Maura | Jan 19, 2007 |
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