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Want to hike with others but cannot meet early in the am or hike for 4-6 hours? Do you find yourself hanging in the back of the pack with the sweep on other meetup hikes? Then, this is the group for you!
We are slower walkers (25-30mins per mile) that like to enjoy the scenery and the company. It’s more than just exercise and getting through the route as fast as you can. Walking in nature clears your mind and allows you to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings.
Our hikes will usually be 3 to 5 miles in Contra Costa and Bay Area. Explore the trails with us! All ages welcome.
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🌼 Old San Pablo Trail Hike in Orinda 🌺 (5 miles) - NO DOGS
Orinda Connector Staging Area, Wildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda, CA, USLet's go ☘️GREEN☘️ and help Randy celebrate his Irish heritage with a St. Patrick's Day hike along the partly shady and scenic Old San Pablo Trail in Orinda. We should find some beautiful Giant Trillium and other early Spring wildflowers along the way. This hike is about 5 miles and about 300ft elevation gain. It will be an out and back route along the San Pablo Dam Reservoir. The hike will begin at the Orinda Connector Staging Area, which is located at the intersection of Camino Pablo and Bear Creek Road. After turning right on Bear Creek Road, there are 8 parking spots immediately on the left at the trailhead. Additional parking is available to the right off of Bear Creek Road along Wagner Ranch Road. Rest rooms are available at the half-way point lunch stop, but not at the trailhead. Our lunch stop will be at a picnic area overlooking the San Pablo Reservoir. No dogs are allowed on this hike. Poles may help on the downward trail slopes.
Randy can be reached at 925-518-8439, in the event of any questions or coordination problems.
Starting place: Old San Pablo Trail
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AQkrkRy4cBKJYE189We will hike at an average to slower pace (25-30 mins per mile) so we can enjoy the experience while we get the heart pumping. Please update your RSVP if you cannot attend, so as many people as possible can enjoy this hike.
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