Name: Briones Reservoir loop, 13.5 miles, 2050 elev. gain
Start: 2025-11-30T09:30:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-30T17:00:00-08:00
Location: Briones Overlook staging area

We meet at Briones Overlook Staging Area. Parking is not large there, so carpool is highly recommended.
I repeat this hike each couple years, this year I'm adding visiting Sobrante peak (1109 ft) and we start from different staging area.
Our route is very simple: Oursan trail around Briones reservoir with short sideback to Sobrane peak and return by Bear creek ( scenic shadow trail)
Our pace: 2.5 -2.8 per mile. Hike's length and elevation gain is based on AllTrails route estimate. Real one can be longer 1-2 miles .
It is good to have >2.0L water, sturdy hiking shoes , layers clothes ,rain gear, and lunch food.
It is not good idea to join the hike if you don't plan to complete full route.
Contact me using private meetup messages or comments in case you have questions. I may help with carpool options.

Vitaliy Vaysfeld

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Briones Reservoir loop, 13.5 miles, 2050 elev. gain

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