HIKING @ the Bear Creek Redwoods LOS GATOS

Hello, everyone...

Let's go hiking again @ this beautiful and shaded location called Bear Creek Redwoods Preserves in Los Gatos.

We sometimes go to Adelita Restaurant after hiking, but that is not a must to everyone.

Address is 1896 Curtner Ave, San Jose,California

We have chosen this place for our weekly hike because it's one of the best places in the South Bay area and it's a very convenient location for many of us..

Besides hiking, good exercises, and pleasant conversations, we also enjoy making new friends and building good and solid relationships with the existing friends.

This is an intermediate hike with a little mountain to climb. It might not be a hike for beginners.

It's approximately 2 hours of hike around the trip.

Please don't be late because the park is closed at Sunset. We have already been late a few times, and the Rangers have already given us the warning!!!

FYI..******
the address in the posting CAN BE confusing sometimes to apple maps and might takes you too far on bear creek road, maybe put in:

Upper Lake Loop Trail
Los Gatos, CA 95033
United States

The BEST is to click on it and go instead of trying the address to the maps.

I will NOT be forcing anyone to wear the mask or tell you what to do. Just follow the city guidelines yourself, respect others, and DON'T complain.

PLEASE try NOT to bring up the inflammatory subjects that can easily lead to arguments such as politics, religion, genders, racism etc..

Also, please be nice, kind, and help welcoming new members who join us for the first time and make them feel like one of us.
ENJOY THE HIKE!! 🏃‍♂️🏃🙏👍

About Bear Creek Redwoods:
19511 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, California

Located 3 miles south of Los Gatos, this 1,432-acre preserve features an easy-access interpretive trail around Upper Lake and 6 miles of hiking and equestrian trails The trails pass through shaded redwood and fir forests, along cool perennial creeks, and offer spectacular views of the Sierra Azul Range.

Our Hike:

We'll be taking the Alma Trail and Redwood Springs Trail Loop.

Parking/Meeting Point: Meet at the Bear Creek Redwoods parking lot 37.182874, -122.004297. There is no off-site parking nearby or along Bear Creek Road.

Directions to trailhead: - Map: https://bit.ly/bearcreekmap

From San Jose, take Hwy. 17 South to Bear Creek Road, opposite Lexington Reservoir. Go under the overpass, the road curves right onto Bear Creek Road. Turn left at the stop sign. From the stop sign, drive 1 mile. The parking lot is on the left. We'll meet in the parking lot to walk to the trailhead.

Dogs - Sadly, no dogs are allowed on this hike

Restrooms: At the Beginning/Ending of Trail.

Exposure: Mostly Shaded

LENGTH: 5.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 1,043 feet

Difficulty: Moderate to slightly strenuous.

Bring: Water, Snacks Sun Protection and Weather appropriate clothing.

Note: Please check back here before going on hike for any last-minute updates.

All Trails:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/alma-trail-redwood-springs

Official: https://www.openspace.org/preserves/bear-creek-redwoods

Trail Map: https://www.openspace.org/sites/default/files/map_BCR.pdf

*DO NOT ATTEND if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system, or if you've been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19.

*We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us from 5 miles to 8 miles without any health issues. If you don't work out, hiking a minimum 3-5 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be good for you.

*LIABILITY WAIVER:

By signing up for the social distancing hiking event, you hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues.

*DISCLAIMER:

By participating in this social distancing hiking event, you understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability. It is advisable to consult your doctor before you participate in any physical event and hiking activity.
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