Take a Hike - Coed hiking group

Join me in getting some exercise after work. Plan to walk about 2.5-3mph (covering 2-3miles) in one hour then be on our way.

• please stay to the right of the trail, let people pass, watch out for bicycles, be respectful*

Meet in front of McCalmont Engineering building. Parking is free.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

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.

Skyline Ridge Preserve offers 2,143 acres of remarkably varied landscape that includes ridge vistas, expansive meadows, a pond for nature study, and a quiet lake frequented by migrating birds.
Funding from the California Park and Recreation Facilities Act of 1984 and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund assisted the development of this Preserve.

4 miles, +/- 682 vertical

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-august-30-2022-af88d16

Mostly exposed. Restrooms are available at the start and midway.

RULES:

• The hike will start no later than ten minutes after the meeting time.
• Please stop at all trail junctions.
• Do not leave the hike without advising the leader/leaders first.
• Do not hike without water

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

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.

Join me in getting some exercise after work. Plan to walk about 2.5-3mph (covering 2-3miles) in one hour then be on our way.

• please stay to the right of the trail, let people pass, watch out for bicycles, be respectful*

Meet in front of McCalmont Engineering building. Parking is free.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

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.

5-mile moderate hike up the bench on the top of St Joe's Hill. We'll go up the backside to Novitiate Park to avoid walking next to the freeway and hike up to the bench at the peak.

Meet at 6pm in front Los Gatos Library, on Main Street by the sculpture.

Please wear good shoes and bring water. If you are not used to hiking this will be challenging.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

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.