Angel Island mindfulness hike

Enjoy the beauty of Angel Island mindfully.

The largest natural island in San Francisco Bay, Angel Island—a California state park—is often overshadowed by the much smaller Alcatraz Island. Yet with an equally interesting history as a West Coast version of Ellis Island, Angel Island also offers hiking, biking, and picnicking, all with views of the San Francisco Bay, city skyline, and Golden Gate Bridge.

Distance: Approximately 8 miles. Elevation gain: Approximately 800 feet.

Bring: 2 Liters of water. Lunch. Sunscreen. Decent hiking boots/suitable shoes for hiking. A hat. Hiking Poles (optional). Angel Island can vary in temperature from chilly to quite warm, so bring layers of clothing.
Please Note: A portion of this hike will be a guided, silent, walking meditation. Please come prepared to walk quietly and with your senses attuned to your surroundings.

Directions: ANGEL ISLAND IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY FERRY. To get to the Island, you have 2 recommended choices:

1. Drive to the Angel Island ferry parking lot in Tiburon, and catch the ferry to the Island: https://angelislandferry.com/schedule/ (for schedule and cost-PURCHASING TICKETS ON THIS SITE AHEAD OF TIME IS RECOMMENDED).
2. Take Ferry from San Francisco: https://www.goldengate.org/ferry/route-schedule/?RouteId=165&backurl=%2Fferry%2Fschedules-maps%2F (for schedules and cost);

Meeting Spot: "Welcome Hut" (near the loading dock at Angel Island). I'll be wearing a blue LA Dodger hat.

Questions? Contact Leader/Event Host: Paul Klein, 510-604-4427 hlngman@yahoo.com