Beach hike, Pt. Reyes National Seashore

SIERRA SINGLES EVENTS

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Aug 2 · Sat · Sierra Singles
Redwood Regional Park 2B Hike. Come join us as we hike on my favorite trails in this Oakland park. The weather and trail conditions will determine the route we will take. Be prepare for narrow, steep and uneven trails. Bring: liquids and snacks to share and layered clothing. Meet: 12 noon at Skyline Gate parking lot in Redwood Park. Directions: take Hwy 13 to Park Blvd and exit. Go east on Park (toward hills) to Mountain Blvd and turn left. Take Mountain to Snake Rd and turn right. Follow Snake a short distance to Shepherd Canyon Rd (don’t turn left, just go straight and you’ll be on Shepherd Canyon) and follow it up to Skyline Blvd. Turn right and go 1/3 mile to Skyline Gate. In case of rain please call leader on the morning of the hike. Possible post-hike dinner. . Leader: Albert Chiu, (510) 339-3320, or albertchiu [at] peoplepc [dot] com.

Aug 2 · Sat · 10:30 am · Sierra Singles and Hiking Section
Iconic San Francisco 2B Hike. From our rendezvous at the Justin Herman Plaza Fountain we slip through the quiet spaces of downtown and admire exotic flowers as we ascend the 448 Filbert Stairs to Coit Tower. Passing through North Beach we joyously walk up Lombard Street’s 245 steps then descend to the land of chocolate and ice cream and stop for lunch and sweets. After our break we end our journey with a stroll along the waterfront and The Embarcadero arriving at the Ferry Building. Cable cars, bridges, the Bay, Transamerica, Fisherman’s Wharf, Levi’s, the Ferry Building and tourists are a few of the amazing sights we will see! Approximately 6 miles long. Bring: Water, camera, sunscreen, lunch, clothing layers, money for ice cream/chocolate. Meet: 10:30 a.m. at Vaillancourt Fountain at Justin Herman Plaza (Market at The Embarcadero) in San Francisco. Directions: Muni or Bart to Embarcadero station. Leader: John Doidge & Lucy Zhang, (415) 847-5308, or jrdoidge [at] gmail [dot] com.

Aug 9 · Sat · 1:30 pm · Sierra Singles and GreenBelt Alliance
Napa-Sonoma Marsh 2A Hike. An easy 7 mile hike with No Elevation Gain! Great views of Mount Tam, Marin hills, etc., from Bay level after walking through the recent reclamation of Dept. of Fish and Game at the Tolay Creek Unit. See huge jack-rabbits, egrets, and several other unique and colorful birds and marsh wildlife. . Cancellation: Rain shortens or alters. Event is held rain or shine.Cost: free. Bring: lunch, liquids, sun protection. Meet: 1:30 p.m. at the parking lot of the Tolay Creek unit, just east on Hwy 37 off Hwy 121 (on the south side of Hwy 37). Directions: Call for directions. Carpool: NO-11:30 p.m. Leader: Dave Krzysik, (510) 836-3210 (after 10:00 a.m.).

Aug 16 · Sat · Sierra Singles
Sausalito to Rodeo Beach 2B Hike. Come and help me rediscover the trails that will take us from Sausalito to Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands. It has been several years since I led this hike, so please be ready to bear with me as I try to remember all the trail junctions as we hike our way down to Rodeo Beach, with a side trip to Hill 88. Bring: layered clothing, boots, water, lunch and snacks to share. Meet: 11am at the Morning Sun trailhead across from the Spencer Avenue commuter parking. Direction: From Hwy 101 in Sausalito take the Spencer Avenue exit and to the commuter parking lot. Carpool: No-host carpool at Rockridge Bart 10:15 am. Rain cancels. Possible optional post-hike dinner in Mill Valley. . Leader: Albert Chiu, (510) 339-3320, or albertchiu [at] peoplepc [dot] com.

Aug 17 · Sun · 11:00 am · Sierra Singles
Mission Dolores and More 2B Hike. Come early and explore Mission Dolores. Then its the birth of San Francisco, the Castro and a drug bust in the Haight. We'll find a couple of stairs and climb a hill with a view of the Bay. This a 9 mile loop or return MUNI and the J Church to the start. Bring: Liquids and layers. Meet: 16th and Dolores on the steps of the Basilica. Directions: Take BART to the 16th and Mission Station. Go west 4 blocks to 16th and Dolores. Leader: John Ferreira, (650) 697-6304, or ferreirajohn [at] msn [dot] com.

Aug 17 · Sun · 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm · Sierra Singles
Monthly potluck/discussion group Social Event. Good food and lively discussion about relationships or topics of your choice. We usually eat from 6 - 7 and discuss items of participants’ interest from 7 - 9 or longer. The age of participants usually ranges from 40 - 65, but everybody is welcome. We can all learn from each other. Reservations not needed. Look forward to seeing you there. Cost: $3 donation is requested to defray the rental costs. Bring: food for about six to share. Meet: 6 - 9 pm at the rear of the Berkeley Unitarian/Universalist Fellowship, 1924 Cedar St. (at Bonita, two blocks west of Shattuck Avenue and one block east of Martin Luther King Jr. Way) in North Berkeley. Contact: Victor, (510) 644-0427, or vbblue [at] pacbell [dot] net.

Aug 23 · Sat · Sierra Singles and Hiking Section
Marin Headlands Hike 2B. We'll hike from Rodeo Beach to Hill 88 via Miwok and Wolf Ridge Trails. Then it’s over to Tennessee Cove where we’ll enjoy lunch on the beach. If we are lucky, we may catch a glimpse of the wreck of the SS Tennessee. After lunch we will backtrack along the Coast Trail to Rodeo Beach. This hike includes a couple of steep climbs; this is not a beginner's hike. Cancellation: Heavy rain cancels. Bring: Bring: lunch, liquids, layers, good boots, and snacks to share (optional), hiking poles (if you use them regularly). Optional post-hike potluck at the beach. Bring an entrée and beverage for yourself and a side dish to share with 6 people. Meet: 11:00 AM Rodeo Beach parking lot near restrooms. Directions: from Hwy 101, take the Alexander Ave exit in Sausalito - (Southbound it's the last exit before the Golden Bridge). Turn right off the exit ramp, follow road under the freeway and take the first left on to Bunker Rd and through one-way tunnel. (Northbound on 101 over the GG Bridge, take the first exit after Vista Point: Alexander Ave and turn left at the stop sign). Go through the one-way tunnel to Bunker Rd (west) and continue to end. Leader: Colleen Kearney, (925) 451-6346, or cekearney [at] comcast [dot] net.

Aug 24 · Sun · 10:30 am · Sierra Singles
Pt. Reyes Woods & Waves 3B Hike. We stretch our legs with a 1,200 ft climb of the Mt. Wittenberg Trail and link to Sky Trail, stopping for a photo op of Point Reyes coast; then through tall trees and coastal scrub, dropping to the ocean and Arch Rock for lunch. After lunch we return through forest and meadows to our trailhead. Possible after-hike social stop. Cancellation: Rain or 90+ temp cancels. Bring: required: 2 quarts water, lunch, hiking boots, hat, sun screen and layered clothing. Optional: camera and binoculars for whale watching and white deer. Meet: 10:30am at the trailhead (gate and sign at the far end of the dirt parking lot). Return to cars: 5 to 6pm. Directions: From Hwy 101 in San Rafael take 3rd Street west 2.2 miles to San Anselmo and join Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Continue west to Olema (18 miles). Turn right onto Hwy 1 for 0.1 mile, then left onto Bear Valley Road 0.6 miles to big red barn. Turn left go past Bear Valley Visitors Center and park in large dirt lot at end. Allow 55 min. driving time from San Rafael. Co-Leader Stephan Brown. Leader: George Dorain, (415) 461-0165, or georgedorian [at] comcast [dot] net.

Aug 28 · Thu through Sep 1 · Mon · Sierra Singles
Tuolumne – Vogelsang backpacking trip for Labor Day 3BT. This trip is open to intermediate backpackers in good physical condition. Total elevation gain and loss around 4100 feet (to 10,960’), over four days. We will camp Thursday night at the Tuolumne Meadows backcountry campground Drop dead meeting is at the John Muir trailhead located at the large parking lot 0.3 mile west of Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, at 9am Friday. We will hike in on the John Muir trail to Ireland Lake and enjoy four days in this beautiful high country area of Yosemite. The hike out is via Rafferty Creek trail on Monday by early afternoon after camping at Ireland Lake and several other lakes. A list of suggested items to bring will be provided, if desired. Meet: At the backcountry campground Thursday evening/night for dinner. Cost is $50 for the trip which includes breakfast Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, as well as campground fees. Co-Leaders: Ellen Potthoff, (925) 229-2645, natdoc@jps.net and Chris Kramar, ckkramar@yahoo.com. Important Notes: NPS rules require that all food be stored in bear canisters, which are available in Yosemite. Please send your check (payable to Sierra Singles) to: Ellen Potthoff, 6528 Parkdale Plaza, Martinez, Ca 94553 along with SIN. Please note SIN is required!!! Co-listed with Loma Prieta Sierra Singles. Leader: Ellen Potthoff, (925) 229-2645, or natdoc [at] jps [dot] net.

Aug 30 · Sat · Sierra Singles
Angel Island 2B Hike. Join Jack & Barb on a hike at one of our favorite bay area locations. Angel Island is a pearl in the middle of San Francisco Bay. We will hike up to Mt Livermore, the Island’s highest peak (approx 600 ft above sea level) and then the Island’s perimeter trail and stop to see the areas of historical interest, perhaps the Immigration Station where many Asian born Americans may trace their roots. We will return to Tiburon on the 5:20pm ferry. Optional dinner afterwards is at the inexpensive and tasty Pasta Pomodoro in Mill Valley. Event covers 7 miles with under 1000 feet of elevation gain. Bring: Bring lunch, liquids, sun block, layered clothing; money for carpool (~$8), ferry from Tiburon ($13.50), and dinner. Meet: Meet at carpool #6 (Page Mill at 280 Park n Ride lot) at 10am or #7 (Edgewood at 280 Park n Ride) @ 10:15am. Or meet at Angel Island Ferry Terminal in Tiburon for the 12 noon "sharp" ferry departure. Directions: For local directions to and parking locations in Tiburon, call Leaders. Co-Listed with the Loma Prieta Sierra Singles, Jewish Singles. Leader: barbara muir, (650) 888-0576, or barbara_muir [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Aug 30 · Sat · Mount Diablo Group and Sierra Singles
Tomales Bluff 2B Hike. The bells toll as bay meets sea at land's end on a long, leisurely paced 2B (10 miles) hike along the moors of the northern tip of Point Reyes. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: Bring lunch, liquids, and warm layered clothing(it gets foggy and windy at the point). There is no water at trailhead nor on the trail. Meet: 11:00 AM at McClure's Beach lower parking lot. Return to cars approximately 5PM. Directions: Take HWY 101 to Central San Rafael exit. Go left on Third Street and follow road through San Rafael and San Anselmo until it merges with Sir Francis Drake. Bear right at junction and follow Sir Francis Drake to end in Olema. Go right on HWY 1 approximately one mile to road to Inverness (watch for sign). Drive through Inverness (road becomes Sir Francis Drake) to Pierce Point Road. Go right on Pierce Point Road to end at trailhead. Carpool: Leader at Rockridge BART 9:00 AM. Leader: Steve Bakaley, (925) 945-8205, or slbakaley [at] lbl [dot] gov (preferred).

Sep 13 · Sat · 11:15 am · Sierra Singles
Shell Beach 2B Hike. Enjoy a scenic, moderate but steady paced, 9.5mi. hike through shady woods to four beaches on Tomales Bay. Return to trailhead c.5pm (6pm if we swim). Hike is followed by an optional dinner or drink. Cancellation: Any rain cancels. Bring: lunch, liquids, sturdy shoes, and layered clothing. We may take swimming break at beach depending on weather. Meet: Shell beach parking lot. Directions: from Fairfax take Sir Francis Drake Blvd north to Olema. Turn right on Hwy 1. Go about 2 mi, turn left on Sir Francis Drake to Inverness. Go about 5 mi, turn right on Camino Del Mar (just after town of Inverness) continue 0.5 mi. until road ends at the parking lot. Carpool: Contact leader about no host carpooling meeting at 9:30am at following locations: Rockridge BART (E side/College Ave), North Berkeley BART (entrance), and in San Francisco at the NW corner of Geary Blvd + Funston Ave. Leader: Tom Hinshaw, (510) 295-7748, or T [dot] Hinshaw [at] comcast [dot] net.

Sep 27 · Sat · Sierra Singles
Point Reyes Beach Hike 3B. Come and enjoy a moderately paced hike to Sculptured Beach and Kelham Beach by way of Mt. Wittenberg, the highest peak in Pt. Reyes. Weather permitting we will spend some time sunning and playing at the beaches. . Cancellation: Heavy rain cancels. Bring: lunch, liquids, snacks to share (optional), layered clothing and beach toys. . Meet: 10:30am at the Bear Valley trail head at the far end of the parking lot. . Directions: from Hwy 101 in Marin take Sir Francis Drake Blvd from San Rafael to Olema. Turn right on Hwy 1 at Olema. Go one block and turn left then follow sign to Bear Valley Visitor Center and to parking lot. . Leader: Colleen Kearney(925)451-6346 /Albert Chiu, (510) 339-3320, or cekearney [at] comcast [dot] net.

Nov 22 · Sat · 10:15 am to 5:30 pm · Sierra Singles
Stinson Beach to West Point Inn Day Hike 3C. Enjoy a vigorous hike up Steep Ravine Trail to the historic West Point Inn and return in time for sunset at the beach. We will pass redwood groves, waterfalls, and grand views of the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco and East Bay. One of the most beautiful hikes in the Bay Area, assuming no fog. Distance 12mi. Cancellation: Heavy rain cancels. Bring: lunch, liquids, sturdy shoes, and layered clothing. Meet: Stinson Beach parking lot. Directions: from Hwy 101 take Stinson Beach/Hwy 1 exit. Continue on Hwy 1 (Shoreline) to Stinson Beach. Park entrance is on the left just past downtown Stinson Beach. Consult local maps for exact directions. Leader: Tom Hinshaw, (510) 295-7748, or T [dot] Hinshaw [at] comcast [dot] net.

Notes:

Hike distance: 1 = up to 6 miles, 2 = 6 to 10 miles, 3 = 10 to 15 miles, 4 = over 16 miles

Elevation gain: A = up to 1,000 ft, B = 1,000 to 2,000 ft, C = 2,000 to 3,000 ft, D = over 3,000 ft

A "2B" hike is one that is between 6 to 10 miles in length, and has an elevation gain of 1,000 to 2,000 feet

SIN (Standard Information Notes): 1 = name, 2 = address, 3 = home or work phone, 4 = email address (if any), 5 = time you can leave, 6 = whether a driver or rider (if driver, how many people with gear can you carry?), 7 = level of experience for the activity, 8 = special medical or dietary requirements, 9 = check payable to "Sierra Singles", 10 = SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope)

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