Los Altos Foothills - Los Trancos, Trappers Fire Road, and Steep Hollow Loop

Hello dear friends, let's go hiking this Sunday.

This trail begins with a steady climb to the top of the hills within Foothills Nature Preserve. The trail is a mix of shady, forested areas and open areas with nice views. In the late spring and early summer, there are beautiful wildflowers throughout. The trail is well-signed and well-maintained. The loop can be hiked in either direction.

4mi Length, 1,026ft Elevation, 2h 15m Estimated time, Moderate Route.

As always if you are not confident about doing a hike with this elevation and some rocky terrain in under three hours, then you may not be able to finish.

Start time is 8:30 am and we should be done just before 11:00 am.

Los Trancos, Trappers Fire Road, and Steep Hollow Loop

This trail starts from the parking lot off Orchard Glen Picnic Area - Los Altos Hills Parking is approx $6 per car so recommend to car pool.

From online reviews: Highlights of this hike includes stunning views.

So we will start early 8.30am so as to finish before the midday sun

For optional lunch after hike if someones somewhere nice.

Caution:
Some narrow, rocky trails.

Take Water, Sun Cream and a shaded hat.

Safety:
Please keep in mind that you always hike at your own risk and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. If you are not sure about the nature of a specific hike, contact the leader via the private message feature on this website.
When you RSVP for this hike you are confirming your agreement to the rules and responsibilities of this group located here:

Legal Disclamer:
The organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who signs up for a hike is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts of this Meetup group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Our hike organizers are not responsible for your safety, these are always “Hike at your Own Risk” events.

When you RSVP for this hike you are confirming your agreement to the rules and responsibilities of this group located here:

Restrooms: At the starting point.

Exposure: Mainly exposed with some shaded areas.

Dogs: NO dogs on this hike.