Moderate Hike & Lunch @ Purisima Creek (Redwood City)!

We will do a 5-mile clockwise loop with 1200 ft elevation change.

Route:
Grabtown Gulch Trailhead to Purisima Creek Loop

The forest is filled with redwood trees, ferns dotting the forest floor, and banana slugs are often spotted alongside the trail. The trail can be a bit steep in spots, so be prepared for a good climb.

After the hike, we will head to Redwood Grill for an optional lunch / drinks.

The trailhead has parking (paid), a water refill station, a playground, and restrooms.

Carpool is recommended.

Parking & Meeting Point:
Free but limited parking. Consider carpooling.
We will meet at Grabtown Gulch Trailhead
Google maps:
**https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ya66Mw9ax2bXszmy7**

Restrooms: N/A
Exposure: mix
Dogs: Not allowed

Things to Bring:
- Sturdy close toe shoes
- 1L Water
- Sunscreen

Intended Hiking Route:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/grabtown-gulch-to-purisima-creek-loop

Hiking Pace:
Moderate ~2.0 m/h

Attention:
Pls arrive at least 15 minutes early to secure parking spot, and use the coordinates or the Pin in the map as driving guide.
Carpooling is highly recommended. If you are interested in carpooling either as a driver or rider, it's ok to post a comment.

Cancellation:
Hike will be cancelled if there is heavy rain.

Looking forward to an awesome hike, lunch, drinks, and social time!

Disclaimer:
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Hikers need to be prepared with the appropriate water, food or lunch, layers clothes, sturdy hiking shoes , hiking poles, and first aid supplies. Hike hosts make no warranties about the quality, safety, or supervision of these activities. Hiking organizers/ hosts are not professionals in this field and may occasionally get lost which will extend the time period for the hike. Hikers are ok to go ahead of leader, but wait at trails intersection and maintain visible distance between other hikers.

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