Angel Island hike to the top/North Ridge & Sunset loop. 5-6 miles, 850 ft.
Details
Hi Ladies,
Please read the details on this one because some pre-planning is required.
We'll meet at the Tiburon Ferry Terminal at 9:45am. The ferry to Angel Island departs at 10:00. Please arrive with your PRE-PURCHASED Round-Trip tickets from Tiburon to Angel Island ($18/adults & $17/seniors). You can purchase them here: https://angelislandferry.com/schedule. Please be sure to purchase the Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 am tickets.
We will take the Sunset and North Ridge Loop hike and include a hike to the top. It's 5-6 miles depending on some optional detours, and about 800 feet elevation gain. It's full exposure with little shade, so please bring sun protection. There is poison oak so dress accordingly. Wear layers, as it could also be cold, windy or foggy. Please bring plenty of water and snacks if you need them. We will take a short break at the top where there are picnic tables. Weather permitting, we will have great views of the entire bay!
Parking info: https://angelislandferry.com/parking-information
Restrooms: There are restrooms in Tiburon at the ferry terminal as well as right in Ayala Cove when you disembark from the ferry.
The plan is to take the 1:20 Ferry back from the Island to Tiburon. The ride is only 15 minutes.
Speed:
Please note that we hike at about 21-25 minutes per mile (sometimes 22/23) on average, even while going up and down. We don't rush but we also don't take a lot of breaks. We make bathroom, water and short snack breaks and sometimes take a photo or two. We stop at junctions to make sure we're all together. If it's a longer hike, we may stop for lunch and that will be included in the hike description above. Please know your fitness level and be sure you can keep up. If you are significantly slower, you will be asked to turn around or hike on your own.
Elevation:
If the elevation statistics means nothing to you, think of it as:
1000 feet of elevation gain = ~100 flights of stairs.
Please look at the stats and know what you're signing up for and that you have the fitness level required for the hike.
REMINDERS:
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!
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".