Los Gatos Hike - St. Joseph's Hill + Optional Lunch after

Join us for a moderate, approximately 5.5-mile (793 ft elevation) hike to the top of St. Joseph's Hill.

While we don't like leaving people on the waitlist, this hike, as per park rules, has a maximum capacity. Unfortunately I may not be able to let everyone join; however, I'll try to add additional persons from the waitlist in the days leading up to the hike.

5.5mi Length
793 ft Elevation gain (Moderate Hike)
2h 30m Estimated time

Due to limited parking at the start of the hike, we'll meet at the Los Gatos Library (100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030) and walk up together from there.

The start time is 9:30 am, we should finish before lunch, around 12:00.

For an optional light lunch after, we can try Purple Onion as it is close to the hike start/finish location and caters to meat lovers, vegetarians and has 1~2 vegan dish options. Another option is Nina's Taqueria just across the road.

https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/california/st-josephs-hill-open-space-preserve

Please bring: plenty of water, layered clothing, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, hiking poles, snacks, and a camera. Don't forget to wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen.

Safety:
Please keep in mind that you always hike at your own risk and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. If you are not sure about the nature of a specific hike, contact the leader via the private message feature on this website.
When you RSVP for this hike you are confirming your agreement to the rules and responsibilities of this group located here:

Legal Disclamer:
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 hike 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.
When you RSVP for this hike you are confirming your agreement to the rules and responsibilities of this group located here:

Restrooms: None open at this location but possible to pop into local restaurant before the hike.

Exposure: Some shaded areas.