Briones Regional Park Loop from Bear Creek Trailhead
Details
This event is sponsored by the Sierra Club's Sierra Singles group. But everybody is welcome on the group's hikes, regardless of their relationship status.
There is a $5.00 parking fee to park inside the park. Some people like to park along Bear Valley Road and hike in and out the roughly extra ½ mile to the trailheads.
There are toilets and potable water at the start and end of the hike.
Leader
Brian Howell (bdhowell@gmail.com)
Cost
$5.00 parking fee (see note above)
Overview
Our moderate route is 6.7 miles long with 1,161' total elevation gain. The hike should take about four hours, including a 20-minute lunch break.
Fitness Level
Moderate (2b). 6.7 miles and 1,161' total elevation gain.
All Trails Link
Briones Regional Park Loop from Bear Creek Trailhead
Meeting Point
We'll meet at the Bear Creek Trailhead, by the fire road gate by the parking lot farthest into the park. There will be parking lots on both your left and right as you enter the park; our meeting place is at the end of the road.
What to Bring
Good shoes, appropriate clothing, 2.0 liters of H20, lunch, snacks, maybe something to share (cookies and candies always go over well).
Liability Waiver
Signature of a Liability Waiver is required for participation in all Sierra Club outings. You'll be asked to sign the Waiver by the leader before the hike begins. If you would like to preview a copy of the Waiver before the hike, please email bdhowell@gmail.com.
Carpooling
We recommend that you not carpool unless you are traveling with family members. COVID is still a threat. Carpools are at the risks of the participants.
Dogs (other than service animals)
Dogs are not permitted on this hike.
(Dogs are not permitted on any Sierra Club outing unless specifically permitted in the individual outing's description. Further, some venues prohibit even service animals.)
Cancellation Policy
Any rain cancels
Briones Regional Park Loop from Bear Creek Trailhead