Fastpacking (hiking + trail running) 9.5mi 1800ft @ Windy Hill OSP
Details
Start location: Google Maps link or Apple Maps Link
Start time: 8:30am
Route: AllTrails link
Fastpacking is a combination of trail running and ultralight backpacking. The goal is to move fast and cover long distances while carrying just enough essentials for a multiday journey. A common approach is to: hike the ups, jog the flats, and run the downs.
The purpose of this group is to bring people together from the Bay Area that are interested in training for and planning fastpacking adventures.
We will be completing a 9.5 mile loop at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. We will re-group at trail intersections. Between these intersections you are free to travel at a pace that feels comfortable to you. Personally I plan to jog/run the downhill sections and hike the uphill sections. You can choose to go faster or slower.
Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated and any other items you need to have a safe day on the trails such as sunscreen, food, hat, extra layers, a charged phone, map/compass, etc.
Route
9.5 mile loop at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. The plan is to hike the uphill sections, jog the flat sections, and run the downhill sections.
Estimated hiking distance: 3 miles + 1800ft
Estimated jogging distance: 2.5 miles
Estimated running distance: 4 miles
All Trails route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/spring-ridge-lost-trail-eagle-trail-loop?u=i&sh=b82rdd
Warning:
If you have prior medical condition or a family history of illnesses pertaining to heart, lungs, brain, etc. that can be aggravated by heat and physical exertion, this is not the event for you.
Release of Liability:
The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety.
By signing up for this event, or any other event organized by me, you are acknowledging that you are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity, freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer (me) of this hike from all liability arising from your participation in the group activities.
The Bay Area Fastpacking meetup, its organizers, assistant organizers, event organizers are not responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from this event, or for any injuries or accidents incurred before, during, and after this event. If you sign up or participate in an event you acknowledge that you freely and voluntarily agree to assume all risks of injuries and damages arising from, as a result of and associated with this event.