Hike and Networking at Alviso Marina County Park, ~4.5mi, 1.5-hour, easy hike
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We invite all busy tech professionals to join our early morning hikes (that happen regularly) and explore the serene and colorful area of Alviso Marina. We will hike along salt ponds, channel of the Guadalupe river and a network of levees. These easy hikes can be a way to train ourselves for longer hiking trips, and to meet your group members in person.
We will take Alviso Slough Trail. This is a flat, fast-paced hike and it can serve as a warm-up for your other activities later on this day.
After almost 4 years the Alviso trail is re-opening in full length and we can hike again the full loop, instead of out-and back! Let's celebrate 🥳 I plan to bring some hot drinks and snacks for an after-hike tailgate party and networking. Bring yours if you want 👍
Please, bring:
* layered cloths/windbreaker,
* shoes appropriate for a rough trail,
* water,
* hat,
* sunglasses
* sunscreen.
It's often breezy in the area 👍‍ The weather forecast in the area:
http://bit.ly/3qhmXih
Please be aware that in the case of precipitation in the area the day before the hike - the trail can get muddy here and there. So, put on appropriate shoes, do not wear nice textile shoes..
No parking fee is charged currently at Alviso.
The Park is 100% open space and a good setting for cognitive respite by relaxing and restoring the mind ))
We plan to complement these hikes with networking time AFTER a hike, 9:30am-10:30am so that group members could connect more directly. This can be happening either at the picnic tables in the park, or at a eating place nearby. Here are some options:
El Taco de Oro , opens 9am
Vahl's Restaurant , opens 11am
Rosita's De Basilio Deli & Market , opens 11am.
We found out that El Taco de Oro is a suitable place for after hike networking 👍‍ ($3.25/taco, friendly staff and plenty of space.) Here is a photo of the menu: https://www.meetup.com/u-s-national-parks-quest-group/photos/32530046/#505192128 (click photo to enlarge.)
Depending on the group's mood, we can go on networking or not (it's up to everyone to decide to go on or not, no obligations/ expectations.)
This event is cross-posted with other tech pro's Meetup groups: Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association (SIPA), Bay Area Business & Tech Professionals Networking Meetup and others.
Let's see each other at Alviso!