South Bay 50+ Social Hikers

This hike will be about 7.2 miles with approx 800' elevation gain in the lovely Forest Of Nisene Marks. Let's meet at Peet's (50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003) and we'll start the hike from there. This is the route we will follow: Alttrails map

After the hike, its a short drive (or walk even) across the street to Sevi's for our 1:00 reservations. Sevi's has a lovely outdoor seating area complete with koi pond and is conveniently located right next to the freeway for easy access on our way home. Address: 7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003. Please plan to bring cash & remember to bring enough to cover your food & drink cost multiplied by 1.3.
As always, Carpooling is always fun. Please ignore the date in the name of the carpool, I'm too lazy to make a new one & the name is not editable! Click here to offer to drive or sign up to ride:
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/irqpfh

The IOPQ this week is: What's your favorite board game?

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 organizer - I am a volunteer. 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.

The high elevation of Sierra Vista should provide great views of the South Bay. But, you'll have to earn it. This will be a BOGO free double loop hike on the Boccardo Loop, Weather Loop, Eagle Rock and Todd Quick trails, totaling 6.3 miles and 1450' Elevation gain. Fairly steep inclines and declines, and potentially unyielding cows.
Almost entirely unshaded, but with a 78 degree forecast, while you might not need anti-perspirant, you will need sunscreen, hats and maybe your favorite hiking stick.
There are no restrooms and not a lot of tree cover, so, plan accordingly.
A 40 car free parking lot but as always carpooling encouraged:
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/us08de
Hiking route: Sierra Vista (link only valid for 11/1/25)
After grinding our way up and down the hillsides of Sierra Vista, we will have earned the right to just walk right in to

Dong Que Vietnamese restaurant at 2852 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose,
- 12:30pm reservation
- Due to construction, parking can be a little tight. Parking in the front, small parking lot in the back, be careful of traffic if parking across the busy street.

and say "Toi Doi" (I'm really hungry) PLEASE REMEMBER TO MULTIPLY YOUR BILL BY 1.3 (FOR TAX AND TIP) AND TRY TO BRING CASH.

The IOPQ will be : Would you rather hike uphill or downhill?
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.