(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:
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7:45 AM. Meet at Saratoga Plaza
(Lions Plaza), outside the french Cafe/Bakery (Bijan). Exact address
is 441 Saratoga Ave, San Jose. It's just off 280 and Saratoga
Ave. See map information below for more details. We will determine
carpool arrangements if necessary.
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8:00 AM. Leave for (one of the
South Skyline Region trails) It'll take about 30 - 40 minutes to
get there.
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8:45 AM. Start hiking
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12:30 PM. Stop for lunch somewhere
along the trail.
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2:00 PM. Finish hiking .
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2:30 PM. Meet back at Bijan Bakery.
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. |
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| Trail parking
Not yet decided |
|
Trail Map
Not yet decided
Notes about this hike
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This will be a longer hike, so bring
lunch! We'll probably eat 2/3rd way through the hike.
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Bring at least two bottles of water.
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Bring a hat, we will hike through some
open spaces and if it's sunny, it can be pretty hot!
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It may be a little foggy up there in
the morning and a bit chilly. Make sure you bring sweatshirt and
sweatpants, although I would recommend that you still wear tee-shirt and
shorts. Bring the warmer clothing just in case it is chilly when
we get to the trails.
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If you have any questions, email me
(pthuang@aol.com) or call me at (650)
814-1169 (cell).
General notes about hiking trips
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1 to 2 bottles of water (I'll have extras
if you forget)
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Suntan lotion (I'll have a bottle)
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Snacks - dried fruits, granola bars,
etc.
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Sturdy shoes - hiking shoes or sneakers
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Sweatshirt/jacket (in case), sweatpants
or shorts
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Hat (for sunny hikes)
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Money (for food if wanted)
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!