- [Moderate+ hike with great views] Slacker Hill and Hawk HillH. Dana Bowers Rest Area & Vista Point – Northbound, Sausalito, CA
One of the most scenic hikes in the Bay area with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, the Bay, and the Pacific.
This is a hike with a couple of steep elevation changes. It isn't a super hard hike, but please consider your fitness level before joining.
AllTrails link:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/slacker-hill-and-hawk-hill-via-coastal-trailAllTrails rating: MODERATE
Length: 7.1 mi
Elevation gain: 1,525 ft
Route type: LoopRestrooms: At the Vista point parking lot (the starting point)
We'll meet at 9 AM and start the hike at 9:15 AM sharp. Latecomers will have to catch up on their own.
If there is interest, we can get something to eat in nearby Sausalito.
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- [Moderate Hike]: Windy Hill LoopAlpine Road, Portola Valley, CA
Beautiful hike in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve; a mix of sun and shade (the first half is quite exposed and the second half is wooded and shaded). Beautiful views at the top.
This is a moderate+ hike. Please consider your fitness level before signing up.
AllTrails info:
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/windy-hill-loop
- Length: 6.4 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,410 ft
- Difficulty: moderate-hard (~220 ft/mile elevation change)
We'll meet at 9 AM and start the hike at 9:15 AM sharp. Latecomers will have to catch up on their own.
Parking: There's a small lot on Alpine Road that fills up fast, but more parking is available nearby on Willowbrook Drive.
Bathrooms: up at the top near Skyline Blvd.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The hosts of Every Trail events are not hiking professionals; we have no wilderness expertise and we are not trained medical professionals. When you join this group, you assume full responsibility for your own personal safety.
We are only responsible for organizing hiking events; we cannot know what hike will be appropriate for your fitness level. Please understand your own physical ability and join hikes that you can comfortably and safely undertake. If you have medical issues that could affect your ability to participate in any Every Trail event, please consult with your doctor.
By signing up for any event organized by Every Trail, you acknowledge that you are aware of the risks and dangers associated with any organized activity and you assume all such risks and dangers. Further, you agree to release and discharge the Administrators, Event Hosts, Organizers or any other Every Trail members from all liability.
- [Moderate shaded hike] Purisima Creek RedwoodsGrabtown Gulch Trailhead, Half Moon Bay, CA
Come spend your Saturday on a Purisima Creek hike. This is an almost completely shaded hike and the inclines are mostly gradual (but you'll feel like you got a decent workout). AllTrails rates this as MODERATE in difficulty.
AllTrails link:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/grabtown-gulch-to-purisima-creek-loop
Length: 5.3 mi
Elevation gain: 1,279 ftDOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED on this hike.
We'll meet at 8 AM and start the hike at 8:15 AM sharp. Latecomers will have to catch up on their own.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The hosts of Every Trail events are not hiking professionals; we have no wilderness expertise and we are not trained medical professionals. When you join this group, you assume full responsibility for your own personal safety.
We are only responsible for organizing hiking events; we cannot know what hike will be appropriate for your fitness level. Please understand your own physical ability and join hikes that you can comfortably and safely undertake. If you have medical issues that could affect your ability to participate in any Every Trail event, please consult with your doctor.
By signing up for any event organized by Every Trail, you acknowledge that you are aware of the risks and dangers associated with any organized activity and you assume all such risks and dangers. Further, you agree to release and discharge the Administrators, Event Hosts, Organizers or any other Every Trail members from all liability.