Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM PST
It is finally cool enough to hopefully not encounter rattlesnakes! Join us for a moderately difficult two hour, approximately four mile hike at the Indian Valley Open Space Preserve. We will meet at the trailhead at 1681 Indian Valley Rd., Novato, CA.This is a loop trail. We will start out on the Indian Valley Fire Road. We will take the first right up the Buzzard Burn Fire Rd. This will be the steep section of the hike. Midway, the fire road turns into the Witzel Trail, which reaches an elevation of about 550 feet. The trail ascends through beautiful canopy. Once we are back on the IVC fire road, we will take a right and continue until we make a left on the Ad and Gloria Schwindt Trail which will take us back to the entrance.
The difficulty rate for this hike is 7. The elevation change will be 550'. Walking sticks are recommended if needed. Layered clothing, water and appropriate hiking footwear are recommended. Dogs on leashes are allowed.
Let us know if you are joining us, as the hike will begin at 9:05 to honor everyone's time.
DIRECTIONS: from HWY 101, take the Rowland Blvd exit, head west on Rowland Blvd, then take a right on South Novato Blvd. At Arthur Street, head west. Take a left on Indian Valley Rd. There is off street parking near the trailhead, 1681 Indian Valley Rd.
