Sleep Late and Hike

SIGN WAIVER HERE: https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/
For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile)
CARPOOL REQUEST COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE OF THE GROUP. Please read below how to carpool.
Distance: 16.8 miles, out and back.
Hiking Time: 8 hours
Elevation Gain/ Loss: ± 2,825 feet
Difficulty: Difficult
Requirement: While moving, hikers must be able to hike at a minimum speed of 2.5 mph (24 minutes per mile).
Lunch and breaks: We will take a 15 minute lunch break. There will be occasional short breaks as needed.
Sleep Late and Hike Dog Policy: No Dogs Learn More
Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun:
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/
Facilities:
Restroom across Hicks Road at the Sierra Azul parking lot.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Google Maps Link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hZeztjE8dg5qVUYn9?g_st=ipc

Please use the Google Maps link above to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.

NOTE: The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there. Don't be shy, say "Hello" and introduce yourself when your get there.

(Most Cars) GPS Degrees Minutes Seconds Format:
37°10'31.1"N 121°51'44.2"W

(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:
37.1753056,-121.8622778

Recommended Maps:
Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve Map:
https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/maps/map_SA.pdf

AllTrails Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/almaden-quicksilver-to-mount-umunhum-42e77b6?p=-1&sh=pyl4xm&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

CARPOOLING:
We will use this link for carpooling:

https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/4m2vgr

Please sign up here.

CARPOOLING MANNERS:
Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone.
Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above.
Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately.
Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All".
Thank you for understanding.

HIKING DIRECTIONS:
Start at the Hicks/Woods Road Parking Lot ->
Take the short trail north of the parking lot and cross Hicks Road onto Mt Umunhum Road to the Jacque Ridge parking lot on the right (0.2 mi) ->
Straight onto Woods Trail (2.7 mi) ->
Left onto Barlow Road (1.9 mi) ->
Right onto Mount Umunhum Trail (2.9 mi) ->
Right onto unnamed trail until reaching the old radar tower and Mount Umunhum summit (0.5 mi) ->
LUNCH BREAK (15 minutes) ->
Circle counterclockwise around outer trail around the summit, turn right and go downstairs to the Mount Umunhum parking lot (0.3 mi) ->
Turn left and cross Mt Umunhum Road onto Mt Umunhum Trail (0.1 mi) ->
Turn right to stay on Mt Umunhum Trail and return to the starting point using the same trails in the reverse direction (8.0 mi).

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

SIGN WAIVER HERE: https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/
For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile)
CARPOOL REQUEST COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE OF THE GROUP. Please read below how to carpool.

Distance: 6.4 miles, Loop.

Hiking Time: 3.5 hours

Elevation Gain: 1600 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Official Trail Use: Dogs allowed

Facilities: Restrooms and water at trailhead.

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE SO WE CAN START ON TIME. THE GROUP IS TOO LARGE TO WAIT FOR EVERYONE TO USE THE RESTROOM IN THE PARK.

Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun:
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/

RECOMMENDED MAP:

https://www.ebparks.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=24388

MEETING PLACE: Parking lot at trailhead.

• Please use the Google Maps link above to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.

• The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there.

(Most Cars) GPS Degrees Minutes Seconds Format:

37°36'53.1"N 121°52'54.0"W

(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:

37.614761, -121.881671

The Waze App will route around "restricted access" roads, unlike the Google Maps app, using the same map data as Google Maps. Therefore, Waze also owned by Google, is recommended over the Google Maps app.

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, copy and paste this URL into your phone's browser:

http://waze.to/?ll=37.614761,-121.881671&navigate=yes

Just click on it. It will open Waze and start navigating to the trail head.

• As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac

• Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible.

Parking:

Parking at trailhead.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to find parking, and walk to the trailhead.

Carpooling: We will use this link for carpooling:

https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/3m5f9t

Please sign up here.

CARPOOLING MANNERS:

Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone.

Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above.

Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately.

Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All".

Thank you for understanding.

SUMMARY:

This beautiful 5,271-acre parkland is on the oak-covered ridge overlooking Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley from the west. It is planned as the core of a Ridgelands Regional Park to be acquired over a period of many years. Parkland development has been intentionally limited to preserve the pastoral atmosphere. The park occupies Pleasanton Ridge and beyond. To the northwest it spills down off Pleasanton Ridge into upper Kilkare Canyon, where it continues up onto Sunol Ridge.

HIKING DIRECTIONS:

We will use these mile markers:

1 2 5 10 11 14 16 18 18 20 17 15 13 12 11 10 5 3 2 1

Starting at the parking lot (1), continue onto Woodland Trail (2, 5) for 1.02 miles.
At mile market 10 take the right fork to get onto Ridgeline Trail for .43 miles to arrive at marker 14, and then .53 miles to arrive at marker 16, staying to the right to arrive at marker 18 after 0.26 miles. Staying to the right for .41 miles to arrive marker 19 and a steel gate on your right. Take the steel gate down into the woods for 0.33 miles at a junction, turning left to start on Thermalito Trail starting your return back for .95 miles to pass marker 17 on your left, and .14 miles to pass marker 15 on your left, and .71 miles to arrive at marker 13.
At marker 13, turn to your left for .08 miles to arrive at marker 12 and Grove Trail, staying to the right for .17 miles to arrive at marker 11, and .08 miles to arrive back at marker 10.
Take marker 10 .26 miles to marker 5, staying to the left on the road known as Oak Tree Trail for .18 miles to pass Meadow Pond trail on your left, and Sycamore Grove Trail after .40 miles at marker 3, and .49 miles to pass marker 2 on your right, and .15 miles to arrive back at marker 1.

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.

SIGN WAIVER HERE: https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/waiver-signing-form/

For us to hold our large events at local parks, the local parks require us to carry insurance for our events. To participate in our events, please sign this waiver (required by our insurance underwriter) for each event. Please do so online prior to arriving (works on mobile)
CARPOOL REQUEST COMMENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE OF THE GROUP. Please read below how to carpool.

Distance 8 miles, Loop.

Hiking Time 4 hours

Elevation: Ascent 1484 feet

Difficulty Moderate

Official Trail Use No Dogs

Facilities Restrooms at trail head. No drinkable water.

Please read our tutorial for hiking in the sun:
https://www.sleeplateandhike.com/tutorials/how-to-hike-in-the-sun/

THE GROUP IS TOO LARGE TO WAIT FOR EVERYONE TO USE THE RESTROOM IN THE PARK

PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO GO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE SO WE CAN START ON TIME.

RECOMMENDED MAP:

https://parks.sccgov.org/sites/g/files/exjcpb961/files/documents/Calero%20Guide%20Map_5.pdf

MEETING PLACE: Parking lot at trail head.

• Please use the Google Maps link above to familiarize yourself with the trip and explore various route options from your home. Zoom in all the way.

• The GPS locations below and the map link above are accurate enough to find us by looking around with your eyes when you get there.

(Most Cars) GPS Degrees Minutes Seconds Format:

37°10'29.6"N 121°45'40.2"W

(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:

37.174883, -121.761167

The Waze App will route around "restricted access" roads, unlike the Google Maps app, using the same map data as Google Maps. Therefore, Waze also owned by Google, is recommended over the Google Maps app.

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, copy and paste this URL into your phone's browser:

http://waze.to/?ll=37.174883,-121.761167&navigate=yes (http://waze.to/?ll=48.149491,17.108636&navigate=yes)

Just click on it. It will open Waze and start navigating to the trail head.

• As always, it is good practice to confirm the night before that any app you use takes you to where you expect by comparing the destination with what is posted above on your PC/Mac

• Most street addresses provided are approximate, and may be up to a couple of miles from the hike location. Use GPS coordinates when driving, if possible.

Parking:

Parking at trail head, and overflow parking lot 1/4 mile further down the road.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to find parking, and walk to the trail head.

Carpooling: We will use this link for carpooling:

https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/3n8yvr

Please sign up here.

CARPOOLING MANNERS:

Please refrain from trying to negotiate your carpool in the comments, as it is equivalent to sending multiple "Reply All" emails to everyone.

Please start your carpool quest, by first adding yourself to the carpool link above.

Then, use the contact info provided by the driver or rider in the link above to contact them directly and privately.

Please be considerate of others and resist the urge to "Reply All".

Thank you for understanding.

SUMMARY:

Calero County Park, one of Santa Clara County's most diverse regional park and recreation areas.
HIKING DIRECTIONS:

Start -> Access Trail 0.21 miles.
->Junction of Los Cerritos and Figueroa Trails at marker 4.
->Turn Right for (0.1 miles) to arrive at marker 7.
-> Continue for 1.1 miles to arrive at marker 8.
-> Turn Right to cross the stream to arrive at marker 9.
-> Turn Left for 0.7 miles to arrive at marker 3, and a four way junction.
-> Walk forward and take the Left fork in front of you to start the Serpentine Loop for 1.1 miles to arrive at marker 2.
-> Continue to the left for 1.5 miles to arrive back at mark 3, completing the Loop.
-> Walk forward and take the Right fork for 0.4 miles to arrive a marker 11.
-> Take the Left fork for 1.1 miles to arrive at marker 38, passing the fork on the left at marker 39 and arriving at marker 14 after 0.7 miles
-> Continue straight for 0.3 miles to marker 13.
-> Take the Left fork for 0.4 miles to marker 4, turn Left to arrive back at your starting point after 0.2 miles.