Sleep Late and Hike

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Palo Alto, CA, US

About us

Welcome to the most popular hiking group in the Bay Area. We like meeting new people and respect the environment at all times. Bay Area Hiking and beyond.
Interested in spending more time on the weekends in nature? Want to explore more of the Bay Area? Are you an afternoon person? Like to walk at a moderate pace? This may be the group for you! This Meetup is great for beginner or intermediate hikers. We will host a hike most Saturdays and Sundays. The hikes will average about five miles -- some shorter; some longer. Most hikes will be in the Bay Area within 90 minutes of Palo Alto in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Marin counties, although some will be farther away, e.g., Yosemite and Lake Tahoe.
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts in this group are not professional guides. The function of the organizer is only to organize the trip. each person who signs up for a trip/meetup/ or outing is responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. By signing up for a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you are aware and have made your guests aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with any outdoor activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the organizer, assistant organizers, event organizers and event hosts of this Meetup group from and against any and all liability arising from your and your guest's participation in the group activities. Our hike organizers are not responsible for your safety, these are always “Hike at your Own Risk” events.
By accepting membership in this group you acknowledge you have fully read, understand, and agree to the above.

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Upcoming events

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After work-San Bruno Mt (easy 7 mi/1000' gain
Thu, Aug 27 · 6:00 PM PDT
San Bruno Mountain, Crocker Ave, Daly City, CA, US
Join us for an easy-moderate hike at San Bruno Mountain.

We will start from one of the back streets in Daly City (no fee required), walk along the perimeter of the park and climb up to the summit. This route is mostly exposed and offers decent views of the Bay and City. It is about 7 miles and has an elevation gain of about 1000ft. Total moving time should be a little over 2 hours.
Bring sun protection and ample water.

Here is the route:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/sb-mountain-loop-easy-moderate-3ac26d4?u=i&sh=jtxak0

Meet at 6pm and start moving around 6:10.

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.
5 attendees
Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail (12 mi - Permit required)
Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM PDT
Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail, Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard), San Mateo County, CA, US
Description:
We're celebrating the opening of this spectacular new trail that stretches along the watershed ridge toward the Phleger Estate boundary, offering sweeping views and serene forest passages that showcase the Bay Area's natural beauty:
12 miles of trail winding through protected watershed lands—a landscape shaped by careful stewardship where native plants flourish, wildlife roams freely, and the air feels fresh and alive. This is an opportunity to experience a newly opened corridor that honors both conservation and public access, walking a path where few have yet ventured.
Level: Moderate
Total Distance: 12 miles in-and-out
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
What to Bring: 2-3 l water, food/snacks (for lunch break)
Official Trail Use: Dogs are not allowed
Facilities: There are 2 bathrooms on the trail.
Map: https://www.sfpuc.gov/learning/come-visit/peninsula-trails/skyline-watershed-ridge-trail
Parking: There are 2 parking lots: One is dedicated to the trailhead, another one is the Vista Point. You may also checkout parking at Skylawn Memorial Park.
Car Pool: For safeties and environmental reasons, Car pooling is recommended (https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/hkwrpf)
!!! Permit Required!!!: Because the trail is close to the Watershed, a permit is required. It's simple to access: https://sfpucwatersheds.recdesk.com/Community/Membership?type=26
Release of Liability:
The organizer (me) of this trip is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this trip. Each person who signs up for a trip/hike/or outing is responsible for their own safety.
30 attendees
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park 8.4 Mi Moderate Hike
Sat, Aug 29 · 1:00 PM PDT
Dry Creek/Pioneer Regional Park - Dry Creek Staging Area, May Road, Union City, CA, US
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.

Level: Moderate

Total Distance: 8.4 miles

Hiking Time: 4.5 hours

Elevation Change: 1299 feet

Trail Use: No dogs.

Shade: Don't forget your sunhat for your own personal shade. Shade does not matter if you have your sunhat. I never leave home without it.

Facilities: Toilet in the trailhead parking lot and 4.7 miles into the hike.

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

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

Recommended Map:
https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/Garin-DryCreek-Web-023-10.pdf

AllTrails Map:

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/dry-creek-tolman-peak-8-4-miles-918afb7?p=-1&sh=pyl4xm&utm_medium=map_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

• 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°36'26.3"N 122°01'03.4"W

(Google Maps) GPS Degrees Decimal Format:
37.607296,-122.017600
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AA6Z4QDsNjBRm5NA

Nearest street address:
100 May Road, Union City, CA 94587

The Google Waze app will route around "restricted access" roads, unlike the Google Maps app, using the same map data as Google Maps. Therefore, Waze is recommended over the Google Maps app for your phone.

If you have the Waze app installed on your phone, click this URL:

http://waze.to/?ll=37.607296,-122.017600&navigate=yes

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

PARKING DIRECTIONS:

Park and meet us in the Dry Creek Staging Area.

Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to find parking, and walk to the trail head.

CARPOOLING DIRECTIONS:

We will use this link for carpooling:
https://groupcarpool.com/t/hk9z5c

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:

HIKING DIRECTIONS:

-> From the parking lot, take May Trail for 0.2 miles.
-> Turn right onto High Ridge Loop Trail for 0.5 miles.
-> Continue straight onto Tolman Peak Trail for 0.8 miles.
-> Turn left to stay on Tolman Peak Trail for 0.8 miles to the junction with South Fork Trail.
-> Turn right onto South Fork Trail for 0.5 mile to form a loop. It will become Tolman Peak Trail again as you go on.
-> Stay on Tolman Peak Trail for 0.8 miles.
-> Continue straight onto High Ridge Loop Trail for 0.5 miles.
-> Turn right at the junction with May Trail to stay on High Ridge Loop Trail for 0.2 miles.
-> Turn left at the junction with Meyers Ranch Trail to stay on High Ridge Loop Trail for 1.0 miles.
-> Turn right at the junction with Ridge View Trail to stay on High Ridge Loop Trail for 0.1 miles.
-> Turn left at Jordan Pond onto Carol Severin Loop Trail for 0.3 miles.
-> Turn right at the parking lot for a short distance then turn right and go over the bridge (total 0.1 miles).
-> Continue straight to the second intersection for 0.1 miles.
-> Turn right onto Carol Severin Loop Trail for 0.2 miles, passing by restrooms and Jordan Pond.
-> At the far end of Jordan Pond, continue straight onto Dry Creek Trail for 0.3 miles.
-> Turn left at the first junction to stay on Dry Creek Trail for 0.5 miles.
-> Continue straight onto Meyers Ranch Trail for 0.6 miles.
-> Turn left at the 3-way intersection onto High Ridge Loop Trail for 0.3 miles.
-> Turn right onto May Trail for 0.2 miles to return to the parking lot.

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.
87 attendees
Briones RP 7.5 Mile Moderate Hike
Sat, Sep 5 · 1:00 PM PDT
Bear Creek Staging Area, 1611 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA, US
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)

Level: Moderate
Total Distance: 7.5 miles round-trip (loop)
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Elevation Change: 1300 feet
Facilities: bathrooms at trailhead/parking lot
Sleep Late and Hike Dog Policy: No Dogs Learn More
Expect some mud

Breaks: we will take a snack break about halfway through and short breaks as needed to keep the group hiking together. We wait at all intersections.

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/sites/default/files/briones_map.pdf

GPS Coordinates for meeting place:
https://goo.gl/maps/RQyxrs1nbuQ7G8sA9

Degrees Decimal Format for Google Maps:
37.9263697, -122.1605936

Nearest street address: 1611 Bear Creek Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Getting there:

Please use the Google maps link at the top to plan your own route from your home. And, download the PDF map below onto your phone before you start, or print it out.

NOTE: If possible, use the GPS coordinates when driving as the nearest street address may be a couple of miles away on some of our trips in some GPS maps.

Meeting place
Bear Creek Staging Area, Briones Regional Park

Parking: 111 spots. $3 per vehicle (when kiosk is attended)

Carpooling
We will use this link for carpooling:
https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/ai6d0o

Hiking Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1160453--75

Hiking Directions:
Start your hike on Old Briones Road, a gated dirt road that leads from the parking area at Bear Creek Staging Area.

Head west toward the main entrance where you came in and into the first parking lot on the right. Find the Abrigo trail head on the right.

After 0.8 miles you will arrive at the falls. Look and listen carefully and you may spot Abrigo Falls dropping 15 feet over a rock face into a narrow, cavelike canyon. The waterfall is nearly hidden, and if the stream isn’t flowing strong, it can be difficult to spot. It’s located at the point where the trail makes a short, steep climb. When the trail makes a hairpin turn to the right and moves toward the creek, you are almost there.

After 0.14 miles, at the junction with Mott Peak Trail take a right to enter Mott Peak Trail for 0.49 miles for a junction with Black Oak Trail. Stay to the left, heading towards Mott Peak keeping Mott Peak (1424 ft) to your right for 0.36 miles for a junction with Briones Crest Trail.

Turn right, onto Briones Crest Trail for 0.31 mi to meet up with Lagoon Trail, passing by the Sindicich Lagoons on either of the trail.

Stay to the right on Briones Crest Trail for another 0.25 miles to arrive at a junction with Old Briones Road Trail, turning right for 0.10 miles to get back onto the Briones Crest Trail on the other side of the road by turning left.

Take Briones Crest Trail for 0.78 miles to pass by Briones Peak (1483 ft) on your left to arrive at a junction with Table Top trail. The right branch is Briones Crest Trail and 0.04 miles on the left is a junction that after 0.37 miles will take you to Spengler Trail. Go straight avoiding both turns to get onto Table Top Trail for 0.70 miles for a junction with the end of Spengler Trail.

Staying to the right on Table Top Trail arrive once again at Briones Crest Trail. Stay to the left for 0.29 miles to arrive at Sunrise Trail on the left. Stay to the right for 0.11 miles for a junction with Crescent Ridge Trail. Stay to the left on Briones Crest Trail for 0.52 miles to arrive at Seaborg Trail.

Take SeaBorg Trail for 1.03 miles to arrive at the hikers-only Bear Creek Trail, taking a left for 1.06 miles to arrive at your starting point.

PLEASE READ THE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE.
46 attendees