May - July 2012 Hikes & Events
by all Sponsored Marin Group Hike Leaders
(These appear in the Sierra Club Yodeler under "Marin Group Hikes")
Always bring lunch and water.
Consider layered clothing, sunscreen and hiking poles.
Upcoming Hikes & Trips
May 19 Sat 9:30 am · West Point Inn Loop
2B Hike. March to historical West Point Inn on this Armed Forces Day.
Cancellation: Any rain cancels.Cost: Share car expenses. Bring: Lunch, Liquids, Layered clothes.
Meet: 9:30 am at the 7-11 Store at Miller and Locust Ave Mill Valley to drive to Rock Springs.
Carpool: 8:40 at the North Berkeley BART station (the loading curb by the front entrance).
Leader: Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net
Jun 12 · Tue · 7:00 pm · Outings Meeting and Potluck Committee Meeting
Join us to help plan the August/September activities and enjoy some great food. Bring: A dish to share and something to drink. Contact Jim Bonsey for meeting place. Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
Jun 16 · Sat · 9:00 am to 3:30 pm · Scenic King Mtn., Blythedale Ridge, Baltimore Canyon
2B Hike. Moderate, not slow, pace; steep ups and downs; good views. Some asphalt, but mostly narrow dirt trails and wide
fire roads. Cost: Money for optional refreshment stops. Cancellation: Heavy rain.
Meet: 9:00 am at 1st right corner above Larkspur Post Office.
Directions: From Hwy. 101 in Marin, take Sir Francis Drake Blvd. west to 4th traffic light;
turn left onto Bon Air Rd., cross bridge and turn left onto Magnolia Ave.; at second
traffic light, turn right onto Ward St. Post Office is a half-block up on the right.
Leader: Richard Riopelle, (415) 381-1554 (email preferred), or richard_riopelle [at] hotmail [dot] com.
Jun 30 · Sat · 9:30 am · Dog hike Deer Park School
1A Canine Hike. Enjoy a 4 mile 700 feet dog hike. Mostly shady.
This is co-lead by Libby Sherwood and Jim Bonsey and you don't need a dog to come on this.
Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Leashes are required for the dogs
(optional for the people.
Meet: 9:30 am at the Fairfax parkade across from the Fairfax movie theater.
Leaders: Jim Bonsey/Libby Sherwood, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
Jul 8 · Sun · 9:00 am to 3:30 pm · Scenic Blythedale and Corte Madera Ridges
2B Hike. Moderate, not slow, pace, on fire roads
and some trails. Some steep ups and downs. Good views. Cancellation: Heavy rain cancels.
Bring: extra food, especially carrot sticks and apple slices, to share.
Meet: 9:00 am in front of 7/11 Store at Miller and Locust Sts. in Mill Valley.
Carpool: Short distance to trailhead.
Leader: Richard Riopelle, (415) 381-1554 (email preferred), or richard_riopelle [at] hotmail [dot] com.
Jul 14 · Sat · 9:30 am · Mt. Wittenberg
2A Hike. Enjoy this usually cool and shady hike in the Bear Valley area of Pt. Reyes (7-8 miles 1,100 feet).
Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Cost: Share gas expenses with driver. Bring: Lunch, liquids.
Meet: 9:30 am Fairfax Parkade (across from the Fairfax Theater). Carpool: From Fairfax to the Bear Valley trail head Pt. Reyes. Leader: Jim Bonsey, (510) 527-5345, or jlbj3@netzero.net.
Jul 22 · Sun · 9:00 am · Point Reyes/Bear Valley-Glen Camp
3B Hike. Moderately paced hike (11 mi/1400') through an impressive variety of natural environments on Point Reyes. Great coastal views in clear weather. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Cost: Share car pool expenses. Bring: Lunch,
liquids and appropriate layers. Meet: 9:00 am at Fairfax Parkade (across from Fairfax
Theater) to carpool to Point Reyes. Leader: Paul Glodis, (510) 665-6158, or pglodis@mindspring.com.
Hikes are graded by a number-letter code indicating length and elevation gain: |
|
Length of Hike |
Elevation Gain During Hike |
| 1 - up to 6 miles | A - under 1000 feet |
| 2 - 6 to 10 miles | B - 1000 to 2000 feet |
| 3 - 10 to 15 miles | C - 2000 to 3000 feet |
| 4 - 15 to 20 miles | D - 3000 to 4000 feet |
(Example: 3B hikes are 10 to 15 miles with 1000 to 2000 feet elevation gain) |
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Because of insurance liability, the Sierra Club takes no responsibility for organizing, but does encourage voluntary ride sharing. All trips begin and end at the trailhead, not the initial meeting place. Any carpool arrangements are private agreements between the driver and the passengers. Drivers must carry adequate insurance coverage. Riders are expected as a matter of courtesy to reimburse drivers to cover the transportation expenses of the trip. The Chapter does not recommend a reimbursement rate. The IRS estimates that the 2008 cost of operating a car is 70 cents per mile. Drivers and passengers are free to settle on an agreed rate.
