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See all- Sunday Small Group Morning Hike; Beat the Heat, Lovely Forest Trails~ 2BMountain Home Inn, Mill Valley, CA
Weather and will determine our route. Approximately 8 miles with some good elevation/exercise. We will hope for sweeping ocean views and, if weather is appropriate, a short lunch stop at West Point Inn.
Early start means easier parking, cooler day and fewer people on the trail.
End time approximate. Pace approximately 2.4 mph average (moderate and steady)
RSVP here for Sierra Club hike :-)
If, by chance Mountain Home Inn parking lot is full, there is PLENTY of parking both before (west side of Panoramic) or after (up towards the fire station- ALWAYS check this site the morning of the hike in case of change due to weather, air quality or whim
- RSVP only if you truly intend to come (esp important on small group hikes)
- Keep RSVP current.
- A note to leader if you have to cancel is appreciated.
- Arrive on time for an on time start.
- If you are in the lead you will end up waiting at trail junctions. We also stop at bridges and often enjoy a healing/restorative stretch. If you are in the back, you will be asked to do your best to keep up with the group and at waiting points.
If above RSVP link does not work for you, here it is again:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po000012NK7dIAG&mapLinkHref=https://maps.google.com/maps&daddr=Sunday%20morning%20hike;%20Lovely%20Forest%20Trails~%202B@37.910107,-122.576876Not open - Pacifica Hike - San Pedro Valley Park Loop600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica, CA
We will hike a loop along the Hazelnut, Weiler Ranch, and Valley View Trails in beautiful San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica. The first nearly two miles is uphill, at a moderate grade, then downhill roughly the same distance, then a brief flat stretch along a fire road before one more uphill-downhill combination, this one comparatively smaller.
We will see lots of hazelnut shrubs all along the appropriately named Hazelnut Trail. Eucalyptus, thimbleberry, coffeeberry, blueblossom, manzanita, coyote mint, ocean spray, huckleberry, orange bush monkeyflower, and California sagebrush are also found along the route.
We will have occasional glimpses of the Pacific, plus views of verdant hillsides, Sweeney Ridge, and Montara Mountain. Deer and lizard sightings are also likely! The trails are well maintained by San Mateo County Parks.
Approx. 5.8 miles and approx. 1,250 ft elevation gain.
STARTING POINT: near the Visitor Center, within the main parking lot. 600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044.
PARKING: There is a $6 parking fee.
RESTROOMS: Flush toilets are available near parking.
GOOD TO KNOW: We will do the hike in reverse order from what is shown on the map at the AllTrails link. This lets us to tackle the main uphill at the beginning of the hike.
Link to the route on AllTrails:
Note: we will do the hike in reverse order from what is shown on the AllTrails map.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/valley-view-weiler-ranch-and-hazelnut-trail-loopPark website:
https://www.smcgov.org/parks/san-pedro-valley-parkBring: 1.5-2L of water, hiking boots or sturdy hiking shoes with good tread, hat, sunscreen, layers, hiking poles if you use them, snacks/lunch.
Cancellation Policy: Excessive heat, poor air quality
Questions? Contact leader: sanha917 (at) gmail (dot) com
