PACIFIC TRAIL SOCIETY

September through December 2002

September 8, Sunday-Mt. Tam, Muir Woods

Meet at the entrance to the Mill Valley Elementary School on Throckmorton across from Old Mill Park in Mill Valley for a ramble over the flanks of Mt Tam to Muir Woods and back.  We will saunter through village streets, by fresh mountain creeks, up winding footpaths, across coastal ridges and under redwoods.  It will be a moderate to strenuous 10 mile hike with 2000 ft of elevation gain.  Dress appropriately for the weather – in layers with poly under and a wind/rain shell over.  Bring water, hat, sunscreen, and lunch.  Group meets at 10:30 and the hike starts at 10:45. For more information contact Chris at 986-6370 or wcc2@pge.com <mailto:wcc2@pge.com> before the weekend of the hike. Check the PTS website24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

September 14, Saturday-Point Reyes, Estero Trail

9 miles round trip, easy to intermediate. Great view of variety of settings of Point Reyes offered on this trail. Meet 11 am at Estero trail head. Directions: 101 North, take Sir Francis Drake Blvd to Olema, right on Hwy1, 2 miles turn left on Sir Francis Drake Highway for 8.2 miles turn left to parking area for Estero trail head. Contact Kevin at iceplant@Yahoo.com (415-386-6301) to sign up. Leader will stop at 76 station on Geary/Park Presidio in San Francisco at 9:45 am; let him know if you need ride. Check the Pacific Trail Society website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

September 21, Saturday Night-Moonlight Hike at Tennessee Valley

Experience the wonder of Tennessee Valley and Muir Beach under the full moon. We will hike 6-7 miles with some climbing. Meet at the Tennessee Valley parking lot at 7:00PM; hike begins 7:15PM. Take the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit from 101 in Mill Valley. Go one-half mile and turn left on Tennessee Valley Road and then 2 miles to the parking lot. For info contact Theo at tt4366@mindspring.com or  Colleen at colleen_oshea@yahoo.com Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

September 29, Sunday- Mt. Barnabe - Samuel P Taylor Park

Explore a range of terrains up the 1,300 ft peak of Mt Barnabe for views from Inverness Ridge to Mt Diablo. The gentle walk down leads us through grasslands and campgrounds and along Lagunitas Creek.  If the weather's warm, boulders invite dawdling and cooling one's toes in the creek at the hike's end. Distance: 9 miles. Meet at 10:30 am at Devil's Gulch parking area; hike leaves at 10:45. Directions: Sir Francis Drake westbound, about 1 mile past the park entrance to the Devil's Gulch parking area on the left. Parking is limited; carpooling recommended. Contact Jo at blafnout@yahoo.com. Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

October 6, Sunday- Pt Reyes Loop

Meet at flagpole at Bear Valley Visitor Center at 10:15 AM. Take 101 north to Sir Frances Drake, go west to Olema.  At Olema, turn right and go 1/8 mile and then left onto Bear Valley Road.  Go ¼ mile and turn left into the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Hike leaves at 10:30 AM on a woodsy loop with lunch at Arch Rock. 10 miles, moderately strenuous. Rain cancels. Will help coordinate carpools. Call Mary at (510) 841-4468 or email 'mtnmusic@earthlink.net' Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

October 13, Sunday- Berkeley/Oakland hills hike

From Bay Bridge take 580 to 24, then 13 south. Take Park exit, turn left and then left on Mountain. Right on Snake (1st light) which becomes Shepherd Canyon. Right at Skyline, and 1/3 mile to the Skyline parking lot. In Berkeley, go east on Ashby, take 13 South and follow directions as above. Meet at 10:45; hike starts at 11:00am. Moderately strenuous 8 miles. Approximate time to return: 3pm.  For info contact  jenhearst@yahoo.com Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

October 20, Sunday-  Mt. Tam - 2 Lakes and a Peak

Challenge yourself with a long and at times arduous trek to Mt. Tam's  East Peak by way of Phoenix and Lagunitas Lakes. We'll stroll past mansions in Ross, the popular watershed lakes, then find a little-used steep and rocky path to the mountain's highest point. A wide and rolling trail will get us down, with the option of exploring another obscure trail off of Eldridge Grade. Distance: 12 miles. Meet at 10:30am at the intersection of Bolinas & Waverly Aves at the Seminary Green; hike leaves at 10:45am. Directions: Sir Francis Drake westbound Bolinas Ave (2nd signal after Lagunitas Ave); turn left and continue four blocks. Street parking is permitted on Bolinas, but not Waverly; check signs. Contact Jo at blafnout@yahoo.com or Liv atlivimset@yahoo.com. Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

October 26, Saturday- Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen

Intermediate 8 mile hike in Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. Very beautiful, tranquil, redwood forested trails with gorgeous view of the fall foliages of Sonoma hills and vineyards on the top of Sonoma Mt. peak and along the trail. Meet at 12 pm at the trail head parking lot inside Jack London Park. (There are two parking lots, this one is where the trails starts) Direction: the address is 2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA 95442. You can get driving directions using Yahoo Maps by typing in above address. For those would like to tour the museum and Wolf house should meet 10:45 am in front of the Musuem. Contact Kevin at iceplant@Yahoo.com (415-386-6301) to sign up. Leader will stop at 76 station on Geary/Park Presidio in San Francisco at 9:15 am; let him know if you need ride. Check the Pacific Trail Society website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements. 

November 3, Sunday- Limantour Beach with Mt. Whitenberg

Hike along the beach and up into the hills on this strenuous 10 mile hike. This is a beautiful hike combining the beach with lush forests and open hills.  Meet at 11:00 at the Limantour Beach parking lot: hike leaves at 11:15 sharp.  Take 101 north to Sir Frances Drake and follow Sir Frances Drake out to Olema.  At Olema, turn right and go 1/8 mile for a left onto Bear Valley Road.  Take Bear Valley Road until the sign and turn-off for the road to Limantour Beach.  Follow the road out until you see the beach. Drive takes about 1 1/4 hour from San Francisco.  Please contact leader if you can offer a ride to a carpooler.  For info contact Gail at Lgordon@peoplepc.com at least 24 hours before the hike.  Rain cancels. Check the Pacific Trail Society website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements

November 10, Sunday- Mt. Tam Loop

Meet at Pantoll parking at 9:30 AM. Hike leaves at 9:45. Directions: from Hwy 101 take Stinson Beach Hwy 1 exit, turn left onto Panoramic Hwy, follow Mt. Tam sign to PanToll Ranger Station. Ascending to Rock Springs, turning east to Coastal Trail and descending to Stinson Beach. Return via Steep Ravine. 10 miles, moderately strenuous. Rain cancels. Call for carpool (510) 841-4468 or email Mary at 'mtnmusic@earthlink.net' Check the Pacific Trail Society website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements. 

November 17, Sunday- Muir Beach/Pelican Inn

Spend the morning on the beach, at brunch or...and then come for a quick hike.  Meet at 11:30 at the far end of the Muir Beach parking lot near the picnic tables; hike begins at 11:45. We'll hike about 7-9 miles; moderately steep climbing involved, late lunch break on the trail. For info contact Liv at livimset@yahoo.com. Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

November 24, Sunday-Mt Tam adventure on north side

Meet at Mt Home at 10:30 for a trip to the north side and back. Moderate 8-10 mile hike.  Meet at Mt Home Inn. Take the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit from 101 in Mill Valley. After 1 mile, turn left at stoplight (staying on Hwy 1). After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Panoramic Hwy and go 3 miles to the parking lot. Meet 10:30am, hike begins 10:45. It will take about 30 minutes to get to the meeting spot from the GG Bridge.  For more information contact Chris at 986-6370 or wcc2@pge.com <mailto:wcc2@pge.com> before the weekend of the hike.

December 8, Sunday- Sam McDonald/Pescadero Creek County Park

San Mateo County's three parks in the La Honda area are Pescadero Creek, Memorial and Sam McDonald.  Together they comprise some 8000 continguous acres of typical Santa Cruz Mountains habitat -- redwood and Douglas fir forests, mixed evergreen forests and dense riparian vegetation along streams.  We will begin at the entrance to the Sam McDonald County Park and hike through that park's beautiful heritage grove of ancient redwoods, on land bequethed by Sam McDonald -- a remarkable man who, a descendent of slaves, rose over 50 years of service to become Stanford University's Superintendent of Athletic Grounds and Buildings. From there, we will hike into the Pescadero Creek County Park area following the Brook, Canyon and Pomponio Trails.  Joined by 19 intermittent streams that tumble down the steep sides of the Towne and Butano ridges, Pescadero Creek forms the centerpiece of the park and our 12-mile hike.  This park's network of trails constitutes one of the most remarkable open space areas in all of California.  Directions:  South on 280 to Highway 84 west (Woodside Road).  Crossing Skyline Drive, Highway 84 becomes La Honda Road.  Proceed to Pescadero Road, turn left and go approximately 1.1 miles to a triangular intersection with Alpine Road to park entrance on right.  Allow at least 1 hour to get to this location from SF.  Parking is limited.  Meet in the parking lot at 10:15 am, hike begins at 10:30 a.m.  Estimated finish time around 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact David G. at dmg@phillaw.com Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

December 15, Sunday- Mt Tam—Cataract, High Marsh

A moderate 7 to 8 mile hike with waterfalls, views and wildflowers. Meet at Rock Springs parking lot at 10:30. Take the Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit from 101. After 1 mile, turn left at stoplight (staying on Hwy 1). After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Panoramic Hwy. At the Pantoll Ranger Station, take a right up the mountain appr 1 mile to Rock Spring parking lot. Rain cancels. For info contact Theo at tt4366@mindspring.com or Michael at   michaelkurtz@earthlink.net. Check the PTS website 24 hours before the hike for any changes or announcements.

 

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