(Sunday 8/5/01)

Exact trails to be decided by Friday but it'll be in the South Skyline Region open space preserves (10-20 minutes north of Castle Rock).

Note: we will attempt about 10 miles this time, although the altitude changes is much milder than Purisima, i.e. not as strenuous.  Don't be afraid of the distance, we will take our time.  Because of the distance, please be aware that we'll finish later than the other hikes.  Please pack a light lunch as we'll likely get hungry before finishing the hike.  I can help carry some of it :)        -paul



Schedule for this hike:

Trail Information

Location:  Off Rt 35 (Skyline Blvd), trails start along Skyline or Pagemill, 5 to 15 minutes north of Rt9/Skyline intersection.
Distance: ~10 miles
Elevation change: +/- 800 ft depending on the final trails selected, starting elevation is about 2400 ft.
Time: ~4 to 5 hrs, depending on breaks taken.
Difficulty:  Moderate
Trail conditions: Depends on the trails chosen.  Some have 360 degree view of the bay (Black Mountain), others have old growth oaks, earthquake fault lines, creeks, etc.  I've also seen a variety of wildlife on these trails before including deers, coyotes, hawks, newts, etc.

Park information: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, List of Trails
Trail map: Monte Bello, Long Ridge



Map/directions
 
Bijan Bakery

The Bijan bakery is in the Saratoga Square plaza (Lions Supermarket).  It is just off 280, a few miles south of 85 and a few miles north of 17.  This is our main meeting place where carpool will be arranged. Unless indicated otherwise, please meet here.

1. From 280 North or South, get off on Saratoga Ave, towards North (from 280 North, it would be right turn, from 280 South, it would be left turn). 
2. Make a left on Kiely Blvd, it is about 1/4 mile from 280.
3.  Make a left into the plaza driveway.  You'll see a store with the sign "Bakery" closest to Kiely Rd.  Burger King is across the parking lot in the same plaze.
4.  We'll meet in front of the bakery, by some outdoor cafe tables.
 

Use this link to get directions from your starting point: Directions

Trail parking

Not yet decided

Trail Map
Not yet decided



Notes about this hike

General notes about hiking trips

Probable next hike

    8/12 - Marin (Pt. Reyes or Muir woods)
    8/19 - Big Basin, with possible camping on 8/18.



Pictures from previous hikes

    This will be the first time!