BMHS Sat. 12/6 Montara Mountain Hike from San Pedro Valley Park

MEET: Near bathrooms in the parking lot in San Pedro Valley County Park, 600 Oddstad Blvd. Pacifica, 94044 ,

Hike out-and-back from San Pedro Valley Park up the Brooks Creek and Montara Mountain trails. Enjoy expansive views from the top, weather permitting. We'll have lunch at the top if conditions are good, then return. About 7 miles and 1700 feet gain with some steep, rocky, and muddy sections. Adverse weather may shorten the hike or alter route. There is cell service available.
For further information about the park's history and natural history, please see the web site at https://www.smcgov.org/parks/san-pedro-valley-park . This park has two creeks which provide some of last remaining spawning areas for Steelhead in San Mateo County. For some interesting geologic history of Montara Mountain please see https://www.parksconservancy.org/article/unique-geology-rancho-corral-de-tierra.

We practice "leave no trace" and carry out everything we carry in.

Light snacks after the hike (optional).

BRING: At least 1.5 - 2L water, lunch and something to sit on, layered clothing, poles if you use them. It may be windy and cold

Signup Instructions:

1. Signup for this hike via the Sierra Club site ONLY. (Meetup site is for people to coordinate carpool amongst themselves only. Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.)
2. Please provide emergency contact name and phone number as well as your email and phone contact information when you sign up.
3. Join our email list: If you would like to be on our email list to receive our hike announcement and cancellation notices, please sign up here.

Although not required for this hike, we advise completing, printing, and carrying a medical form in case of emergency. Medical forms can be accessed athttps://www.sierraclub.org//sites/default/files/sce/loma-prieta-chapter/Local%20Outings%20Medical%20Form-6.pdf
Level: Moderate (2B 7 miles 1700 ft.)
Bring: Hiking boots, 1.5 -2 L water, lunch, poles if you use them. layered clothing.
Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels