Sunset/Full moon hike at Marin Headlands

Hi all,
If you like to make use of the warm weather and enjoy the full moon from Marin headlands at the slacker hill.. here it is :)

Sunset is at 7:30pm and moon rise is at 7:10pm. So we can see both sunset and moonrise from the slacker hill if the weather cooperates...sometimes, there is fog, but the slacker hill can be above the fog making it even more beautiful.

This will be about 4.5 mile [round trip] hike starting from the 'Gerbode valley trailhead' parking lot along the bunker road.
We can watch the sunset and then the full moon coming up from behind the east bay hills from the dinner spot and later walk back under the bright moonlight.

The hike is a gradual climb [with last half mile steeep] to the dinner spot.

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Recommended things to bring:

• Bring jacket/blanket/sleeping bag/wine......anything to keep you warm and cozy.
• Bring wine/food/snack to share ;)
• Bring a cup to share wine if you like...
• The dinner spot is not paved, so a blanket or a tarp is recommended if you have one. I'll bring a big tarp to sit on and put food on.
• Bring your headlamp/flashlight, so you don't trip and
  fall, though the path is mostly a wide fire road. So should be ok to walk in the dark especially under the moonlight.

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If you are in a hurry to get back earlier, try to have the map, knowledge of the way back and someone with you so you don't get lost.

Try to stick to your carpools and not hike alone as it is easy to get lost there.

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DIRECTIONS:
We'll meet at the parking lot at 5:45pm [There is a restroom at the parking lot]. Then start walking at about 6:00pm.

• From SF, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and exit at Alexander (the first exit past the view point turnoff). Keep right at the first fork.
• After about 0.3 mile, turn left onto Bunker Road [watch for the brown park signs.
  There is a one-way tunnel which cuts under 101, and you may need to wait up to 5 minutes for your turn to travel through it.
• From the other side of the tunnel, keep driving until you see the 'Gerbode valley trailhead parking lot' sign on the right [after you pass the horse stables on the left].
  Turn right into that parking lot.

GPS coordinates for the parking lot: N37.832995 W122.517274
Google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4CMjvgGbiCCHyviaA

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According to the park service trail map, dogs are not allowed on the final stretch of the trail to the slacker hill :(

See u soon! :)

Disclaimer: Its your own responsibility to look after yourself on the hike if u decide to join us. You assume all the risks including sharing my dinner :)

Note: Meetup puts a random 'End time' which I can't seem to remove. So please ignore any end times on here....My estimate is we'll be back around 10+pm detail depending on how nice/cold it is there :)