San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club

Leader: Hike Leader is William Yragui, wyragui@missionpeakconservancy.net, 650-642-5150 cell

Synopsis: Evening hike from Ohlone College to Mission Peak summit via the Peak Trail. Headlamps or flashlights are recommended for short sections of the trail but the objective is to enjoy hiking with no or very limited artificial illumination. Level: Moderate ++ (2C) Not a beginner’s hike as this hike will be difficult for new hikers, hikers out of shape, or those with phobias about hiking at night. We will stop on a regular basis but must complete the hike by 10 p.m. when the park closes. This means we have hours to complete a 7mile hike with significant elevation gain. If you are unsure about your physical condition, please hike another day where the time required to complete the hike is not an issue. Exiting the park after 10 p.m can lead to a misdemeanor charge of trespassing by EBRPD.

Estimated Distance of Hike: Seven + miles

Gross Elevation Gain: 2100 ft.

Parking Cost: $ 4.00 parking fee if you park in the Ohlone College multistory garage. Free if it is a school holiday or if you park on Mission Blvd. and walk onto campus. If you park off-campus, walk up Pine Street until you see the multi-story garage on your left. It is a building with multi-floors and looks like a parking garage. We meet across the street at the trailhead under the large electric power towers.

Bring: Two liters of water, lamp, snack, face mask, hand sanitizer, layered clothing, and enthusiasm. Recommend well-fitting boots for traction and ankle support. Hiking poles are helpful, especially when going downhill.

Cancellation: Activity is held in rain or cloudy weather, but may be altered due to snow or hail. Hike leader is not responsible should the moon be obscured by clouds or choose to hide.

Carpool: We recommend that you carpool if possible.

Sierra Club - Signature of a Liability Waiver is required for participation in Sierra Club outings. If you need an advance copy of the waiver, email wyragui@missionpeakconservancy.net.

Meet: We will meet across the street from the parking garage at the Peak Trail entrance which is under multiple, large, power towers. The trailhead is located on the right-hand side of Pine Steet above the tennis courts, across from the multi-story Ohlone College Pine Street parking structure located at the end of Pine Street.

Directions: Ohlone College is located in the City of Fremont on Mission Blvd. Use the Pine Street entrance to minimize drive time.

Trail Map http://www.ohlone.edu/core/mapsdirs/directions/tofremont.html

Ohlone Parking Structure: http://www.ohlone.edu/core/mapsdirs/parking/parkingstructure.html

This 8 mile loop through Las Trampas includes 2,000 feet in elevation gain with multiple ascents and descents. We will start at the Bollinger Canyon Staging Area and hike up to Las Trampas Peak; from there, we'll descend down to the east side of the park via the Madrone Trail and then up to Eagle Peak. After taking a break, we'll head south to the Trapline Trail and back down to the staging area. This hike begins at the Bollinger Canyon Staging Area at the north end of Bollinger Canyon Road.

Level: Moderate

Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels

Welcome everyone! * Just a reminder: Please take a restroom break before joining us!*

These meetings are second Sundays and fourth Saturdays.

Let in the Wow: Luxurious Walking in Delight Zen Mindfulness is a slow walking practice designed to relax and balance yourself resulting in deepening connection to your inner nature. It is often accompanied with an experience of delight. Attendees report a change in awareness and some report their heart opening. We will check in, walk in luxurious awareness and share. Halley, your guide, is author of Walking Into Enlightenment available near July 22nd. There is a limit of 12 people.

Level: Easy

Bring: Clothes for weather changes in our area. *Please take a restroom break before joining us!*

Additional Directions: We will meet in front of 1853 Solano Ave, Berkeley in the parklet. This is in a cute park nestled in between Pegasus and Zachary's Pizza, off the sidewalk.

Cancellation Policy: Heavy wind or rain cancels.