Baltimore Canyon, Dawn Falls, Blithedale Ridge Loop. 7.7 miles/1660 ft.
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Hi Ladies,
I've been loving hiking through the Baltimore Canyon lately. I have not yet done this particular custom route. So, please think of this one as exploratory. The Canyon is a beautiful forest filled with Redwoods, Douglas Firs, Bays, and Madrone trees. It's shaded and cool in the canyon but on the Ridge we will have more exposure. Some tricky footing so good boots and poles will be helpful.
We will start on Piedmont Trail to Dawn Falls Trail. The falls are not falling yet but maybe by then they will? We'll hike up the Dawn Falls switch backs to Hoo Koo E Koo, and to Corte Madera Creek Trail. We continue on to Horseshoe Fire Road to the Blithedale Ridge Fire Road, Then we'll take Maytag, Elinor, Glenn, Huckleberry Trails back to the cars.
This is our hike. PLEASE DOWNLOAD AS A BACKUP: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/custom-route-hoo-koo-e-koo-blithedale-huckleberry-piedmont-and-dawn-falls-loop-a367c52?u=i&sh=q3rnww.
Please bring snacks and water. We will take a very short break along the way.
There are no bathrooms or water sources.
Parking. Please drive down to the end of Piedmont Road in Larkspur and look for parking along the road. There is no lot. We will meet at the end of Piedmont where it turns into Coleman. For GPS, you can use the address of: 30 Piedmont Road, Larkspur.
Please have "boots on" and be ready to hike at 9:00.
IMPORTANT:
For the safety and well-being of the group, please take into consideration the distance/elevation gain-loss and your own fitness level when signing up for a hike. As the group leader, I organize hikes but please note that I take no responsibility for your safety. If signing up for a hike, please agree that you are responsible for your own well-being. Sorry, no dogs. Please note that there's a 2 "no-shows" and last minute (less than 24 hours) removal from group policy. Please be courteous to the group and be on time so we can stick to the schedule. Thank you!
MANDATORY:
For all participating members I am requesting that you please be sure to fill out the "Membership Details" for this group under your profile BEFORE your next event. It will only take one minute and it is mandatory going forward before you participate in any hikes or events. It only needs to be done once. PLEASE NOTE -- THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTENDING THIS EVENT OR ANY HIKES: (If you are a new member, you would have already completed this.)
***MEMBERS WHO RSVP AND HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS, WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO THE NOT GOING LIST. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP DETAILS BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN, PLEASE!!!!!*** You may rejoin the hike once this is completed if there is still space. Thank you!!!
To find the form, you need to use a desktop or laptop. It does not work on the mobile app. (Or to make it even easier: remove yourself from the group and then rejoin. An automatic prompt to answer the questions will pop up, even on your mobile phone.)
- Click on the downward arrow next to your profile photo in the top righthand corner of the Meet Up Page.
- Click on "View Profile".
- Look for "Marin Women's Hiking Group".
- Click on "Membership Details".
- Answer ALL FIVE questions under "Group Bio".
Liability Waiver
By signing up for or attending this hike, you acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, accidents, and even death. You agree that you are participating voluntarily, are responsible for your own safety and well-being, and will use your best judgment at all times. By attending, you release the hike organizer(s), co-hosts, and group members from any and all liability for injuries, damages, losses, or death that may occur during or as a result of this activity.
Thank you very much!
Laura