About us
One of the oldest (since 2006) and long-named Meetup groups in Northern CA - aka SuperFabs - welcomes you π€ ! We are hikers exploring the hills, lakes, canyons of the South Bay area, enjoying its ever changing beauty in all seasons.
UPDATE for 2026 activities plan - see Discussion post #12: https://www.meetup.com/superfabs/discussions/
Here are the county parks (CPs) we hit the trail in for a moderate-level hike on a Sunday noon: Sanborn, Stevens Creek, Upper Stevens Creek, Uvas Canyon, Santa Teresa, Almaden Quick Silver, Joseph Grant's, Lexington Reservoir, Ed Levin's, Alum Rock, Pulgas Ridge.
On some Sundays you are invited to join a strenuous-level hike led by Ankit. In some evenings you can join Rita for a half-Mission Peak hike to see a sunset. And many Saturday's early mornings you can go with Lana on Alviso's colorful ponds to enjoy the atmospheric environment and an after-hike, optional, networking and breakfast at a Taco place nearby.
As Meetup keeps raising Organizer's subscription price, in March 2025 for the first time member's dues were set for all members (with some exclusions explained below.)
It's $17 per year, paid through Meetup's service provider, Strip. The current term is March 1 2025 to March 1 2026. If joining the group at any time between 3/1/2025 and 8/31/2025 the member's dues is $17. If joining the group at any time between 9/1/2025 and 3/1/2026 the member's dues is $8.50. After 3/1/2026 a new circle starts.
The group's calendar (in the main menu) is now filled up to 3/1/2026. It's 26 moderate-level Sunday noon hikes in the Santa Clara County Parks, 2 or 3 hikes per month. If the organizer is unable to conduct a certain hike, then a replacement hike will be scheduled and announced. The strenuous hikes and the half-Mission Peak hikes will be offred by the assistant organizers when they are available.
The Alviso Saturday early morning easy hikes are basically co-hosted with our sister group, U.S. National Parks Quest, aka NPQ (https://www.meetup.com/u-s-national-parks-quest-group/) NPQ has no member's dues, so if you are interested just in Alviso early morning easy hikes, join only NPQ. NPQ mainly organizers multi-day trips to US Natinal parks across the country, since 2024 - abroad (Canada's, Mexico's, Costa Rica's) and since 2026 - planning to explore National Parks overseas (see the NPQ's Description page.)
So what are the exclusions from member's dues in SuperFabs?
First, members who ever went on any number of multi-day trips (even a single one) with NPQ - you are friends and family from that trip on, so no dues in SuperFabs for you forever π€ If you are in SuperFabs and Meetup posts member dues for you to pay - just poke me with a message, it will be all waved (if not yet.)
Second, group leaders, hikes organizers are waved from the dues. And everyone is welcome to organize hikes in SuperFabs. Just let me, Lana, know and we'll discuss the setup, frequency etc.
Any GENERAL questions about the group's organization, calendar etc - feel free to message me or post in the group's Discussion board. Any questions SPECIFIC to a certain event (i.e. location, difficulty level, trail's link, lateness, carpool etc) - post in the Π‘omments of the appropriate event, please.
See each other on the trails! β° π π₯Ύ ππΆββοΈπΆ
Yours,
Maggie,
Rita,
Ankit,
Lana
Quote from Discussions:
Q: "..How to pay this ... is this only for in-person payment when I can attend the first event?"
A: No. Meetup should show you a button, like "pay dues".
This is all done on Meetup page of SuperFabs group. No cash, no in-person. The Meetup's service provider, Stripe, handles this. You should see "pay dues" button while navigating inside the group.
Disclaimer:
Joining any of our hikes is voluntary and there may be some risks associated with this physical activity. It is each hiker's responsibility to ensure that she/he is physically fit and in good health to participate in hiking activities ; and you also have agreed ( for you and your guests) to the Meetup Usage and Content Policies: Rules for Using Meetup located here: https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-Content-Policies-Rules-for-Using-Meetup
Hikers need to be prepared with the appropriate water, food or lunch, layers clothes, sturdy hiking shoes , hiking poles, and first aid supplies. Hike hosts make no warranties about the quality, safety, or supervision of these activities. Hiking organizers/ hosts are not professionals in this field and may occasionally get lost which will extend the time period for the hike. Hikers are ok to go ahead of leader, but wait at trails intersection and maintain visible distance between other hikers.
Liability Waiver:
By signing for the hiking event, you hereby release it's organizers, hosts, and all participants from any and all liabilities, 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 are acknowledging the requirements, the possible risks and are taking responsibility for your own health and safety issues. And Safety matters!
UPD re ANNUAL DUES:
Members, who did not participate in any group's activities DURING 2024 and on, the annual membership dues of $17 will be WAIVED for you (just please allow some time to process that.)
If Meetup's system charges you that $17 - you will be REFUNDED (manually) within a few hours (just please allow some time; to speed up - send a message to Lana.)
You can remain inactive any time long. The annual membership dues of $17 will be reinstated for you (in fairness to other members) after/if you start coming to the group's events again.
Upcoming events
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Hike at Santa Teresa County Park, 3.8mi/2h, 705ft, moderate hike
Santa Teresa County Park, Bernal Rd, San Jose, CA, USLet's hike a loop trail that is steep enough to provide a good workout and scenic enough to reward your efforts.
We will go up to Coyote Peak that looks out over the southern expanse of Silicon Valley, with great views of both the Diablo Range to the east and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west.
Trail's summary:
- Length: 3.8mi
- Elevation gain: 705 ft.
- Just a few shaded parts, mostly open space,
- Dogs are allowed on leash.
Please, bring:
* layered cloths,
* shoes appropriate for a unpaved trail (trail's quite rocky in the middle),
* hat,
* water,
*sunscreen,
* sunglasses.Here is the weather forecast to check on: https://bit.ly/37aFFSm
We will meet at a parking lot AT the large Pavilion with sign Pueblo Day Use Area.
It's the only large construction in the whole Park.Parking fee $6 is to pay with a machine, please allow time for that.
The Park's brochure:
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Documents/Santa%20Teresa%20Guide%20Map.pdfATTN: This trail is a combination of a few trails, with some intersections, so if you think you may want to separate from the group/slow down at some point, make sure you get the parks's map and get known (from the leader) how to proceed on your own, otherwise a wrong turn can lead to a different part of this large park.
Let's see each other at Santa Teresa's!
4 attendees
Hike at Alviso Marina County Park, ~4.5mi, 1.5-hour, easy hike
Alviso Marina County Park, 1195 Hope St, Alviso, CA, USThis hike at the serene and colorful area of Alviso Marina will repeat at least two Saturday mornings per month. 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. But if everybody in the group wants to do a longer hike, there are choices of trails at Alviso to extend your activities ))
Please, bring:
* layered cloths/windbreaker,
* shoes appropriate for a rough trail,
* water,
* hat,
* sunglasses
* sunscreen.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 (due to subtle powdery soil at the sloughs.) 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 want to complement these hikes with networking time AFTER the hike, 9:30am - 10am-ish, 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 πβ ($3.25/taco, friendly staff and plenty of space.)
Here is the full menu: https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232901/510500797Depending 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 tech pro's Meetup groups: Silicon Valley Indian Professionals Association (SIPA), Global Online Tech & Startup Networking & Training Meetup and others.
Let's see each other at Alviso!
3 attendees
Thanksgiving at Joshua Tree NP and Point Lobos SNR, w/moderate hikes
Joshua Tree National Park, California, CA, USLet's go hiking among iconic Joshua Trees of California and visit to hike Point Lobos. We will road-trip from the South Bay, and as this is quite a lengthy trip, on the ways back we need to stay overnight at Monterey after day-hiking and exploring the beautiful Point Lobos and Big Sur.
November weather in South California is still warm with average daytime highs around 70-73 F and cooler nights around 53 F
with possible precipitation, and winds at the ocean. See updates of weather forecasts at: https://bit.ly/3lyWGw7Trip's summary:
- 4days/3nights trip for a small group of 6 explorers.
- The starting and ending point is South Bay (one or two pick-up locations, one can be Diridon station at San Jose.)
- Hotel accommodations in Joshua Tree, CA and Monterey, CA.
- Level of activities: Easy to Intermediate.
Clothes and gear recommended:
- good hiking shoes,
- warm jacket for evenings, be ready to layer up,
- hiking poles if you used to them,
- day backpack,
- consider hydration bladder for hikes,
- sunglasses,
- sunscreen,
- hat,
Tentative cost $500. Will be finalized at least 1.5 month in advance. What's included:
- 4days/3nights stay in 2-people occupancy non-smoking room (two beds in room),
- Transportation by minivan (like Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand, Ford Transit or similar) covering approx. 1000 mi of road-tripping total,
- Park entrance fee,
- Organized hikes in all days.
What is NOT included:
- Meals, snacks, water.
Sunrise: 6:30am. Sunset: 4:45pm. Every day we want to start off from the hotel at 7 am or 7:30am, or as the latest. If you are a night owl, please try to adjust yourself for an earlier getup during the trip - the purpose of it is to use more of daylight at wintertime for activities.
There will be a Zoom meeting on this trip and a WhatsApp group chat will be formed for the group to communicate and prepare for the trip. Please be available to connect by WhatsApp (provide the organizer with your WhatsApp contact info to be included in the chat.) Regular messaging will not work out for this trip.
Photo-album from the previous trips in the area:
2023: https://www.meetup.com/u-s-national-parks-quest-group/photos/35405954/
2022: https://www.meetup.com/u-s-national-parks-quest-group/photos/32995387/Sign up and feel free to comment with any questions!
1 attendee
Hike at Almaden Quicksilver County Park, 5.5mi/2.5hours 961 ft Moderate Hike
Webb Canyon Entrance, Webb Canyon Drive, San Jose, CA, USLet's hike a moderate on elevation loop trail that has a nice views of the Guadalupe Reservoir, the South of San Jose and gorgeous rolling hills.
Trail's summary:
- Length: 5.5 mi, moderate loop,
- Elevation gain: 961 ft.
- Not much shade.
ATTN: This trail is a combination of four trails, with many intersections, so if you think you may want to separate from the group/slow down at some point, make sure you get the parks's map and get known (from the leader) on how to proceed on your own, otherwise a wrong turn can lead to a different part of this large park.
Please, bring:
- layered cloths,
- shoes appropriate for a unpaved trail,
- hat,
- water,
- sunglasses.
- sunscreen.
Where we meet:
7098-7072 Webb Canyon Dr, San Jose, CA 95120
We street-park there and proceed to Webb Canyon Trail. Here is the meeting place marked with a blue arrow on the map:
https://www.meetup.com/superfab/photos/33232850/513281651/No entrance fee currently.
The Park's brochure: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/parkfinder/Documents/Almaden%20Quicksilver%20Guide%20Map.pdf
ATTN: if our usual trail - Webb Canyon - is still under maintenance, when we'll hike Buena Vista, New Almaden and Randol, same characteristics and great views as well. In a case of this change - I will post in the comments.
Let's meet each other and hike at Almaden Quicksilver!
1 attendee
Past events
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