French, Bridle and Stream Trail Loop - 7.5miles / 1200ft elev

** Long weekend hike **

7.5 mile loop trail in Oakland. This trail loops through Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, taking you through beautiful redwood, oak, and madrone forests with plenty of shade and scenic valley views. This combination of East Bay hills trails includes the French Trail, the Bridle Trail, and the Stream Trail to form a beautiful loop.

Parking can be tight, please arrive on time. Carpooling is highly encouraged.

Parking and Meeting Point: Skyline gate staging area
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eugDjj4AgBnE6kSBA

Hiking Pace: Moderate ~2.0 to 2.5+ 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.
Portable restroom is at the Parking lot

Hiking route: We will follow this trail:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/french-bridle-and-stream-trail-loop

Dogs: Allowed on leash
Cancellation: Hike will be cancelled if there is heavy rain.

Disclaimer:
Joining any of our hikes is voluntary and there may be some risks associated with this physical activity. It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure that she/he is physically fit and in good health to participate in hiking activities ; and you also have agreed ( for you and your guests) to the Meetup Usage and Content Policies: Rules for Using Meetup located here: https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-Content-Policies-Rules-for-Using-Meetup

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.

Liability Waiver:
By signing for the hiking event, you hereby release it's organizers, hosts, and all participants from any and all liabilities, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and /or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein . You are acknowledging the requirements, the possible risks and are taking responsibility for your own health and safety issues. And Safety matters!