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Welcome to Napa Valley Hikers!
We host beginner and moderate level hikes once a month typically on Saturday mornings around Napa Valley.
A moderate level hike is generally two to four miles with moderate terrain and a cumulative elevation change of 250' to 500' per trail ratings.
Please Note:
🥾 Plan to arrive on time. We will wait 10 minutes and then set out on the hike.
🥾 If you are running late or can’t find Lisamarie, please leave a message on the event page. I monitor this page as the event begins.
🥾 This group is open to all ages and fitness levels, but you are responsible for determining if the hike is a fit for you.
🥾 Hosting Meetup groups costs $360/year. If you feel led to contribute to the cost of the group, I am on Venmo and Zelle at lisamarie@paperandglam.com.
Upcoming events
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From the Redwoods to the Sea!
Sonoma Coast State Park (Shell Beach), Highway 1 and Shell Beach Rd, Jenner, CA, USDIFFICULTY: Very Strenuous.
DISTANCE: 12 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 2200 feet
PACE: Since the uphill portion will be a bit slower, we'll start at a more relaxed 30 min/mi pace and only go faster if everyone is comfortable with more speed.
WEATHER: Monte Rio, CA 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground -With the opening of Monte Rio Redwoods expansion last year, the longtime dream of being able to hike from Monte Rio all the way to the ocean was finally realized. We did this one-way car-shuttle hike in February and by popular demand we are doing it one more time this year.
We will meet at Shell Beach, leave half the cars there, then carpool back to the Monte Rio Redwoods trailhead (the small parking lot with the porta potty, just south of Lightwave Restaurant on the right). This lot has an $8 fee but there are also plenty of pullouts along the road for additional and free parking.
This route starts with a tough climb (about 1500 feet straight uphill) through the redwoods, then navigating through the beautiful Islands in the Sky region down into Willow Creek Valley. We'll then head up the Pomo Canyon Trail to the coast.
This will be a joint event with the Sea and Mountain hiking group so we're limiting it to ten attendees this time around.
ROUTE MAP:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-c5e69e5?u=i&sh=pmqm6rMONTE RIO REDWOODS:
Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park and Open Space PreserveDETAILS
- MEETING TIME: 8:30 AM. We will depart at 8:40.
- MEETING SPOT: Shell Beach parking lot, Sonoma Coast State Park. There is no fee for parking.
- RESTROOMS: There are restrooms at the Monte Rio trailhead, porta potties at Pomo Canyon, and then nothing until the porta potties at the end of the hike at Shell Beach, please plan accordingly.
- GEAR: Bring water and snacks. Dress in layers - we'll probably have AM fog and most the first part of this route is in the shade, but be prepared for changing conditions and more sun later in the day. Poles will be very useful.
11 attendees
Hood Mtn/Gunsight Rock: 9m/2200ft
Hood Mountain Regional Park parking lot, 8006 Pythian Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409, USA, Santa Rosa, CA, USJoin us for a Sunday morning climb up Hood Mountain to the famous overlook at Gunsight Rock!
Assuming we have a clear day, this dramatic rock outcropping offers sweeping panoramic views of the Sonoma Valley, Santa Rosa, and parts of the bay area.
Starting from the parking lot on Pythian, we climb the Bay Area Ridge Trail route up to the Gunsight Rock summit, then loop back to our starting point through Pythian Road and the Rim View overlook.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
DISTANCE: 9 Miles
ELEVATION GAIN: 2200 feet
PARKING: We will meet at the Pythian Road upper parking lot. It is located 1.3 miles up the North side of Pythian Rd., off Highway 12. There is an $8 fee for parking in the park unless you have a Regional Park parking pass. Bring cash.
PACE: Probably around 20 to 30 minute miles depending on conditions
WEATHER:
Santa Rosa, CA 10-Day Weather Forecast | Weather Underground
NOTE: Rain will cancel, since muddy conditions on this route would be an issue. Will notify everyone 48 hours in advance.
ROUTE MAP:
Explore Hood Mountain - Gunsight Rock Loop | AllTrailsDETAILS
- MEETING TIME: 8:30 AM. We will depart promptly at 8:40am.
- MEETING SPOT: Hood Mountain Regional Park Parking Lot
- PARKING: Plenty of space in the lot
- RESTROOMS: At the parking lot, but none on the route.
- GEAR: Bring plenty of water and snacks. Dress in layers - we may have AM fog but it will warm up later, and much of this route is exposed to the sun. Poles will be very useful, there are some steep climbs and descents.
8 attendees
Past events
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