About us
Welcome to the San Jose Silent Hiking Meetup Group. We are a community of individuals who come together to experience the awe of wild places in companionable silence. We believe that silence allows for deeper immersion in the abundant beauty of the South Bay- and that hiking with others can feel more comfortable than setting off alone. Our goal is to engage in a meditative practice that can invite in serenity, gratitude, and wisdom.
We'll be exploring trails within an hour of San Jose. Join us and give it a try!
Featured event
Silent Hike in Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Join us for a silent hike in the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve. This is a moderate hike with some steep sections. Est. hiking time is 2 - 2.5 hours.
Full description here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/upper-calaveras-fault-loop-via-sierra-vista-trail
Meetup Details
8:30 AM, Sunday February 1
Meet at the Boccardo Loop Trail parking lot at Kestrel Trail, San Jose, CA 95132: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ajk3LaHwiJLDfvLT9
Parking is free.
Hiking in silence
During the hike, we will observe silence so that we can fully experience what is around us. We'll keep discussion to "functional speech"-speaking only when necessary to provide directions or ensure safety, Conversation is welcome before and after our hike! We'll ring a small bell to enter into silence and to complete it.
What to bring
Water and snacks
Comfortable clothes and hiking shoes
Hiking poles if you use them
Sunscreen
Upcoming events
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Silent Hike in Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Sierra Vista Open space preserve, 5345 Sierra Rd, San Jose, ca, USJoin us for a silent hike in the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve. This is a moderate hike with some steep sections. Est. hiking time is 2 - 2.5 hours.
Full description here:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/upper-calaveras-fault-loop-via-sierra-vista-trail
Meetup Details
8:30 AM, Sunday February 1
Meet at the Boccardo Loop Trail parking lot at Kestrel Trail, San Jose, CA 95132: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ajk3LaHwiJLDfvLT9
Parking is free.
Hiking in silence
During the hike, we will observe silence so that we can fully experience what is around us. We'll keep discussion to "functional speech"-speaking only when necessary to provide directions or ensure safety, Conversation is welcome before and after our hike! We'll ring a small bell to enter into silence and to complete it.
What to bring
Water and snacks
Comfortable clothes and hiking shoes
Hiking poles if you use them
Sunscreen8 attendees
