Social hike @ Windy Hill (Portola Valley), 7 mi

Join us for a not-so-easy hike at Windy Hill in Portola Valley!

This hike will be a little over 7 miles and should take about 3 hours. We will be hiking up the mountain covering 1500 ft. elevation gain, so this is an intermediate level hike. The climb up Hamms Gulch Trail is mostly shaded and the route down is exposed, so bring sun protection. There are several spots along the way to the summit where the group can rest. English and Mandarin are both welcome.

Where to meet: Meet at the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve Parking Lot on Portola Road near the restrooms. See this link for the meeting point:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dhnBZMktK5Z4BRV77.
If there are no spots in the lot, you can park along the road unless signage says otherwise.

What to bring: One to two liters of water, good walking/hiking shoes, face mask, sun protection.

Trail Description: We will start at the main entrance on Portola Road. We will take Hamms Gulch Tr. and go to the Summit. We will continue down Spring Ridge Tr. for our descent back. See the route here
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/hamms-gulch-to-spring-ridge-trail-loop--2

Safety Disclaimer:

The organizers of this meet-up are unpaid volunteers and not expert hiking guides. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities, and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you RSVP “Yes” and/or attend any of our events, it shall be conclusively presumed that you understand and agree to this policy.