SATURDAY ~10mile Mod Hike at Long Ridge Preserve- & LUNCH/ BEERS AT ALICE'S
Details
IMPORTANT: 830AM START. BE ON TIME. COME EARLY FOR LIMITED PARKING.
DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THIS TRAIL.
PARKING
There' s reasonable parking at the Saratoga Gap parking lot (37.25822642816154, -122.12123957151654). If the lot is full, you can park roadside on skyline blvd
DETAILS
~10mile part loop/ part in and out (total 1,450 ft elevation gain) trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are not allowed.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We will likely execute the trail clockwise. For the the first ~3 miles we will be bopping around some hills a little bit without much elevation gain. The we will continuously descend ~500 ft. for the next 2.5 miles. Then we will continuously ascend next 2.5 miles ~500ft and then rest of the way back to our cars. The hike is >3/4 shaded and <1/4 unshaded. It is expected to be a sunny day in mid-70s by mid-day- so pls bring your layers, hats, sunscreen, water. Note: this group hike speed is ~2- 2.5miles/hour
Details of the trail are available here
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/saratoga-gap-long-ridge-loop-trail
IMPORTANT
Please review the plan/ reviews to ensure you are physically fit to do the trail
HOW TO GET THERE
Use GPS to find coordinates ((37.25822642816154, -122.12123957151654) of meeting point below at the Saratoga Gap parking lot .
BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTVITY (EITHER AS MEMBER OR AS GUEST) YOU ASSUME ALL RISK & DISCHARGE ORANIZERS OF ANY & ALL LIABILITY
Please read up on rules on our main club page, be on time at meeting point, meet at the meeting point shown below, wear hiking shoes and bring walking sticks (as needed). By attending/ responding to this event you agree to all the disclaimers on our main club page and discharge organizers of all liability. Note that this is a CASUAL/ SOCIAL hiking group (not for either competitive hikers or weekend strollers)- as such the group accommodates to conditions and skill levels of participants to maintain reasonable pace (~2 - 2.5 miles/ hr) with stops.
NOW TRADITIONAL AFTER HIKE SOCIAL HOUR
After the hike, we will assemble at the famous Alice's restaurant for lunch and beers. Here are the directions.