Imagine yourself, bursting with pride as you take off from SFO, and announce to your fellow passengers “I hiked that mountain on the left”
Looming large over San Francisco and the northern peninsula, the wilderness preserve of San Bruno Mountain State and County park is home to several rare and endangered species of flora, fauna and wildlife, including the elfin butterfly. The San Bruno Mountain Summit Loop and Ridge Trail offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco and the Central Bay Area. It can be windy so bring an extra layer. The Ridge Trail is unshaded, so sunscreen and hats are a good idea. Paid parking ($6) is available inside the State Park entrance off Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. There are restrooms at the parking lot. The Summit Loop Trail can be overgrown so best to wear pants. We will hike about 7.3 miles and 1050' of elevation gain, of this trail. The weather gods have promised to try and have the morning marine layer burned off by the time we are at the top, hi of 61 degrees
Carpooling recommended :
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/fadxo2
A hike like this calls for a bit of splurge, and so we will, at New England Lobster Market and Eatery at 824 Cowan Rd. Burlingame, CA.
The IOPQ will be : What has hiking taught you about life?
ATTENDANCE: If you are signed up for a hike, or on the waitlist, please remove yourself to the "not going " list as soon as you become unsure about attending, so another wait lister can have adequate notice that they are going. Also, it is not okay to just show up to a hike you are not listed as "going" to. Hikers who violate these policies will have that information noted on their permanent record, and their parents may be notified.
DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.
LIABILITY WAIVER By joining this group for any event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein.
Disclaimer: The South Bay Over 50 Social Hiking Group and its event organizer and members are not responsible for your safety. Outdoor activities are inherently dangerous. By signing up for these events, you agree to release the South Bay Over 50 Social Hiking Group and its event organizer and members from any responsibility, liability, or claim in law or in equity. If you don't agree to these terms, DO NOT join this meetup event. The South Bay Over 50 Social Hiking Group does not certify the expertise of its event organizers or hike leaders - We are volunteers. All hike distances, routes and elevation gains are approximations and can vary from time to time. You are responsible for yourself. Please come prepared with appropriate hiking shoes, poles, hat, sunscreen, first aid, food, gear, electrolytes, and water. You should consult your physician if you have any medical conditions that might limit your ability to engage in this type of activity.
