Sat, June 01 @ 8:30am Montara Mountain - National Trails Day Event
Join LPSS and the Trail Center for a rewarding day of tread repair work on the trails in Montara Mountain's McNee Ranch State Park. To participate you must register with the Trail Center, www.trailcenter.org.
Heavy rain cancels.
Meeting location: go to www.trailcenter.org
Leader: Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218.9986, msgca50@aol.com

Sat, June 01 @ 11am Teague Hill hike
Continue the new year right with some great aerobic exercise to benefit your body and the beauty of nature to feed your soul (or ameliorate any nature deficit disorder you may be experiencing). Teague Hill is a unique Mid-Peninsula Open Space Preserve with the trails having been made by equestrians lots of people in Woodside have horses. s a result, the trails are primitive in places. This OSP has no trail names, signs, or official maps, and is as near wilderness as you can get this close to civilization. It can also be challenging due to fallen trees (or falling trees as I experienced here recently), trails turned into to creeks and regular creeks being tough to cross and slippery slopes if itís rained recently - look at this as possibly quite an adventure!
This is NOT an easy hike - we'll be doing 7-10 miles and 1800-3000 feet of elevation gain cumulative. Bring lunch and at least 2 liters of liquid. It would be advisable to wear layered clothing ñ cool for going up the hills, warm for lunch and going down the hills. In addition, footwear with good deep tread will help on the steep and possibly slippery sections. Have raingear or an umbrella available in case although right now the forecast looks promising for little if any rain. Also, if you use hiking poles, this would be the place to use them (I have a pair I'm willing to loan out).
Meet in the parking lot of the Woodside Elementary School NEXT TO THE TENNIS COURTS.
From 280, take the Woodside Road exit, then Woodside Road going up hill to and through Woodside for 1.2 miles. The school will be on your left not too far after the firehouse. Turn into the parking lot right next to the tennis courts. If for any reason this parking lot is full and there is room to park on the streets, that should work - but do watch out for parking restrictions on some streets. If the parking lot is inaccessible due to a parade, etc., we will meet in the parking lot of the Woodside Town Hall that is back 0.6 mile (0.6 mile from 280).
Apparently there is no public transportation into Woodside, so I would like to offer a ride to anyone who can't or doesn't want to drive. I will be leaving from the vicinity of De Anza College at 10:20 AM or we could possibly negotiate another meeting point. Also, if anyone would like to meet me at my home in south San Jose at 7:00 AM to do the De Anza Flea Market for a couple of hours before the hike, I'd be happy to have you ride with me, or you could meet me at De Anza College at 7:30 AM. Please call or email me to arrange any of these.
There is usually some great hiking gear as well as other great stuff available at the flea market. There now seems to be one restroom open at the Woodside School, but definitely none in Teague Hill.
I now have a cell phone in case your need to contact me the day of the hike - 408-833-0955, but would appreciate you calling my home phone otherwise.
Once again, this will be co-listed with SOC and GOC and possibly other groups. Hike goes rain or shine! Leader: Craig Keith, 408/227-0196, clkeith9@sbcglobal.net

Wed, June 05 @ 5:30pm Rancho San Antonio Conditioning Hike
This is a brisk paced 7 mile, 1000 ft gain cardio hike with only brief stops at trail junction in Rancho San Antonio. Hike to start at 5:45 p.m. from parking lot by the bathrooms. We will hike Permanente Creek Trail, Lower Meadow Trail, Rogue Valley Trail, Upper Rogue Valley Trail, Wild Cat Loop Trail, High Meadow Trail back to the parking lot. This is NOT a beginner hike as hike rate is 2B plus we need to be out of the park before sunset at 8:25 p.m.
If you have any questions please contact leaders prior to the day of the event.
Dress to the weather and in layers, bring sun protection, water and flashlight.
Directions: Take I-280 exit Foothill Expressway/Grant Road exit. Turn into Cristo Rey Drive and wind around until you come to a round about. Turn right at 2nd road (signage for Cristo Rey Drive maybe covered by plants). Look for signage for Rancho San Antonio/the speed limit sign turn left. The road will end at the lower parking lot & the restrooms
Meeting location: Rancho San Antonio lower parking lot by the restrooms.
Leader: Joy Tom, joy.lpss@gmail.com; Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218-9986, msgca50@aol.com

Wed, June 05 @ 6pm Mid Week Conditioning Hike
Edgewood via Canada Rd Please come to hike at Edgewood Park, via the Canada Rd and Edgewood Rd entrance. We will wind through the park, head up to the vista point and back to the parking for about a 5 mile hike. There are usually deer, many different birds, and possibly a bunny or two. This will be a fast paced hike, stopping only to regroup at trail junctions, so that we can exit the park by 8pm. Following the hike, we will go for a bite to eat at Sancho's Taqueria in nearby Emerald Hills.
Meeting Location: The corner of Edgewood Road and Canada Road, Woodside. This is NOT the usual parking entrance to Edgewood Park and NOT the Park & Ride. There will be many bicyclists parking in the area. Find a spot and find us near the small Edgewood Preserve sign on Edgewood Road just east of Canada Road.
Heavy rain cancels. Event covers 5 miles, with 500 feet of elevation.
Leader: Denise Vann, 408/218-3911, deniselpss@outlook.com

Sat, June 08 @ 9:45am Hike and 'The Sound of Music' at Mountain Theatre
We will hike Mount Tamalpais and see 'The Sound of Music' at Mountain Theatre. You can hike before the play, after the play, or not at all.
We will all meet in Mill Valley at Mt Tamalpais High School parking lot at 700 Miller Ave at 9:45 SHARP.
We will take the first shuttle at 10 am to the Mountain Theatre, and drop our stuff off and put blankets out to hold our unreserved seats.
For those people hiking before the show, we plan to do a 5-6 mile 2A hike around Mountain Theatre.
We will return to the theater around 1-1:30 pm for lunch, and then see the performance at 2 pm.
At the end of the show, we will hike 7 miles down to Mill Valley and back to the cars, or you can take the shuttle bus back down.
Plan to bring lunch (or buy lunch there), sun screen, hats, chairs with no legs (optional), and plenty of water.
Parking is free at Mt Tamalpais High School. Bus shuttles are also free, for both getting to the theater and the return back.
Here is carpool information. We will meet at the YMCA parking lot, 1877 S. Grant Street, San Mateo, at 8:30 am. It's a large parking lot, and we meet at the east end, nearest the Bay, and furthest from the YMCA building itself.
Directions from the south: Take Hwy 101 north to Hwy 92 heading west. Take the first exit from Hwy 92, which is Delaware Street, and bear right at the end of the ramp, which will leave you on Concar Drive. Proceed to the second traffic light, which is S. Grant Street and turn right. The YMCA is about 100 yards ahead on your left. Turn into the driveway and proceed all the way back to the east end of the parking lot. Directions from the north: Take Hwy 101 south to Fashion Island Blvd. This is the *same* exit that leads to Hwy 92 both east and west, so stay in the second lane from the right to make sure you exit on Fashion Island Blvd rather than taking one of the ramps to Hwy 92. The signs mark this clearly, so just watch the signs. At the end of the ramp, turn right and proceed about 100 yards to the traffic light. At the light, turn right into the driveway. You will be near the east end of the parking lot, and you will see our carpool assembling on your right.
There are several people joining us from Los Gatos, Saratoga and the South Bay, and if someone is willing to volunteer to host a carpool further south for that group, I'll be happy to announce it.
Or, anyone driving alone can meet us at Mt Tamalpais High School parking lot at 700 Miller Ave in Mill Valley at 9:45 SHARP. 22 of us already have tickets, and if you don't you can buy them online at http://mountainplay.org/ or by phone at (415) 383-1100 ($40 each, or $35 for those 65 and older).
By the day of the event tickets may be sold out (tickets for some dates are already sold out, though our June 8 date is still available), so if you plan to join us, please buy your tickets in advance.
Robin Wrigley led this event last year, and everyone had a great time. She is out of town this year, so I'll (Jay) be leading and hope to continue the tradition.
Hike leader, Jay Michlin 408-393-6664 jay.michlin@gmail.com Rain cancels.
Leader: Jay Michlin, 408/393-6664, jay.michlin@gmail.com

Sat, June 08 @ 10am Beach and Bluffs Walk
Join me for a hike from Pillar Point Harbor to Mavericks Beach and along the bluffs above Mavericks. Along the way we'll see surf, sand, seals, boats, birds and, hopefully, the sun! The hike will be about 6 miles with 200 feet of elevation gain. Bring water, layers, sun protection and a snack or lunch -- or you can buy lunch at the harbor after the hike.
Meeting locations: 10 am -- Pillar Point Harbor. The leader will be wearing a turquoise jacket and waiting near the restrooms at the entrance to the pier.
Directions to Pillar Point Harbor: Take Hwy 101 or 280 to Hwy 92 West. Take Hwy 92 until it dead ends at Hwy 1. Turn right onto Hwy 1 and go north approximately four miles. Turn left onto Capistrano Road at the stop light. Take an immediate left into Pillar Point Harbor.
Carpools should gather at: 9:15 am -- Lucky grocery store parking lot at Grant Rd. and Foothill Expressway, Los Altos. This is a self-carpool location (no leader).
9:30 am -- Edgewood Park 'N Ride Lot, northeast corner of Edgewood and 280. Coming South on 280 exit Edgewood Road. Stay in left lane of off ramp. Turn left at Edgewood. Go under freeway and turn left into Parking Lot. Coming North on 280 Exit Edgewood Road. Stay in right lane when exiting. Turn right onto Edgewood and be prepared to make an immediate (one car length) left into parking lot.
Rain cancels.
Event covers 6 miles, with 200 feet of elevation.
Leader: Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218.9986, msgca50@aol.com

Tue, June 11 @ 6pm San Mateo County Fair -- Free Admission for Age 62+
Meet me at the Hillsdale Caltrain Station for a very short stroll to explore the San Mateo County Fair and all it has to offer -- from farm animals to floral exhibits, carnival games and rides, food and a Tower of Power concert. Free parking is available on Pacific Blvd. (east of the tracks) or on the neighborhood streets perpendicular to Pacific. I will be wearing something turquoise.
Rain cancels.
Meeting location: Hillsdale Caltrain Station, 3333 El Camino Real, San Mateo
Leader: Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218.9986, msgca50@aol.com

Wed, June 12 @ 6pm Mid Week Conditioning Hike Skyline Ridge
This week we will hike at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. These hikes are about 5-6 miles with up to 700 feet elevation gain. We move at a fast pace, needing to be out of the parks just after sunset, so these are not considered beginning hikes.
Heavy rain cancels. Event covers 5 miles, with 700 feet of elevation.
Meeting location: #6 Page Mill Park 'N Ride Lot, Page Mill and Arastradero in Palo Alto
Leader: Denise Vann, 408/218-3911, deniselpss@outlook.com

Thu, June 13 @ 5:30pm Mission Peak Hike 2C
We will meet at the Stanford Ave parking lot at 5:35 pm for this strenuous, and fast paced conditioning hike. We will follow a loop by going up the Horse Heaven Trail and returning via the main route, Peak Trail to Hidden Valley Trail. We should be back at the parking lot around 8:30 pm.
This event covers 6+ miles and 2,300 ft of cumulative elevation gain.
Bring sturdy boots, hiking poles, a hat, layered clothing, a flashlight or head lamp, and a snack.
Mission Peak is very unpredictable at the top, so a warm drink is a good idea while enjoying the stunning views.
To get there, from Hwy 680 take Exit 12 for Mission Blvd. East. Merge onto Mission Blvd. Turn right onto Stanford Ave. Stanford Ave. dead ends at the parking lot. The parking lot is often full, and you may need to park up to 1/4 mile from the trailhead.
As a courtesy to your fellow hikers, please arrive early, and allow time to find a parking space.
rain cancels.
Event covers 6 miles, with 2300 feet of elevation.
Meeting location: Stanford Ave trailhead.
Leader: Ben White, BenWhite@sunnyvista.net

Fri, June 14 @ 6pm Redwood Shores Farmers Market & Bay Trail Walk
Arrive at the Redwood Shores Library early to stock up at the Farmers Market.
Our fast-paced scenic walk will begin promptly at 6 pm and will take us along sloughs, parks, and San Francisco Bay with great views of the East Bay and lots of birds, boats, kayaks & canoes and maybe even windsurfers. We'll be walking approximately 6 miles in a loop that begins & ends at the Redwood Shores Library and has no elevation gain. And if the mileage is more than you want to do you can easily backtrack. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Bring water and layers.
Rain cancels.
Event covers 6 miles.
Meeting location: Redwood Shores Library, 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood Shores
Leader: Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218.9986, msgca50@aol.com

Sun, June 16 @ 9:30am Newcomer Hike, Edgewood Park
If you've joined us for the Welcome Walk at Shoreline, or even if you haven't and want to get out and join us on the trail, this is a wonderful, easy hike in the gentle rolling hills between Redwood City and Woodside. The hike is 4.1 miles with 300 feet of elevation gain. There are usually deer, many different birds, and possibly a bunny or two. While this not a difficult hike, you must be able to walk 90 minutes continuously--but we DO stop and break at all trail junctions.
Please bring sturdy shoes, water, a snack if you need it, and layers of clothing.
Following the hike, at about 11:30, lunch is an option at the Canyon Inn where we can sit-in or out-side and enjoy burgers, hot sandwiches, a few salads and some sides. Easy directions to the Canyon Inn will be available at the conclusion of the hike. Canyon Inn 587 Canyon Road Redwood City, CA 94062 650-369-1646
Meeting Location: The corner of Edgewood Road and Canada Road, Woodside. This is NOT the usual parking entrance to Edgewood Park and NOT the Park & Ride. There will be many bicyclists parking in the area. Find a spot and find us near the small Edgewood Preserve sign on Edgewood Road just east of Canada Road.
If you have any questions please contact the leader prior to the day of the hike.
Event covers 4.1 miles, with 300 feet of elevation.
Leader: Joy Tom, joy.lpss@gmail.com

Wed, June 19 @ 6pm Mid Week Conditioning Hike - Arastradero Preserve
Join me for a 5-7 mile, quick paced hike in Arastradero Preserve, with only brief stops at trail junctions. This is NOT a beginner hike through mostly open grass land and oak woods. We will possibly see some wild turkeys and deer. There will be a steep hill at the beginning to get your engine warmed up and the remainder of the hike is gentle ups and downs. Dress to the weather and in layers, water and a smile to share.
NOTE: NO DOGS as some of the trails are closed due to aggressive coyotes. We are in no danger, however. Meeting Location: We will meet at the far end of the parking lot near the soccer field (west end).
Directions to the Alpine Inn: Try Google Maps and input -- Alpine Inn, Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA Or: exit Hwy 280 at Alpine Rd. and go South (toward the hills) 1.9 miles. Turn left on Arastradero Rd. (the first left after Westridge) and make an immediate right turn into the parking lot.
Heavy rain cancels.
Event covers 5-7 miles, with 500 feet of elevation.
Leader: Denise Vann, 408/218-3911, deniselpss@outlook.com

Fri, June 21 @ 12pm June 21-23 Fri - Sun Lost Lake Backpack
Do you want to enjoy a beautiful high Sierra lake that wonít require an all day hike? This hike will take you on a 4-mile scenic path along the Dardanelles with elevations ranging from 6600ft to 7700ft. Our destination will reward you with great camping spots near an inviting lake. This trip is focused on socializing, swimming, a day of relaxing, and a hike just long enough to say that you earned it. We will drive up Friday morning and begin the hike early Friday afternoon. Saturday is reserved for relaxing or taking short day hikes. Return home is planned by 8:00PM on Sunday. $30 includes Friday and Saturday Dinners, Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts, and sodas and snacks on Sunday back at trailhead.
You are responsible for bringing your own hot beverages (tea, coffee, creamer, cocoa), snacks & lunches and adult beverages/alcohol.
Please fill out the questionnaire below (even if I know you and you think I have the information) and return it to me with a check for $30 made out to John Stanton. My mailing address is: P.O. Box 64054, Sunnyvale, California 94088.
Note that ten spaces will be filled on a first come/first served basis and there is a limit to the number of food restrictions our central commissary meal plans can accommodate.
To sign up for this outing, I need the information indicated below and a check mailed to me. After your payment is received and if space is available, you will be confirmed for the trip.
If you have any questions about the trip, please let me know. My email address is jstanton@accesscom.com or phone 408-738-8252.
Standard information Notes:
1. Your name
2. Best phone number to reach you
3. Email address
4. City from which you will be departing
5. Do you want to be a driver, a rider, or doesnít it matter.
6. If you are going to drive, how many riders with gear can you take.
7. Do you have a tent? Are you willing to share a tent?
8. Level of hiking experience / physical limitations (20 words or less).
9. Food allergies. Be very specific here. Do not leave anything out.
10. Food preferences. If there are foods you will not eat, let me know.
11. Medical information. Please tell me about any medical conditions you have and medications you take. 12. Major gear you have.
Sierra Club rules do not allow me to arrange carpools to trailhead. Indicate if I can share your name, city, email, and/or phone number with other participants. You can then contact other participants to arrange carpools as desired.
John and Marilyn supply: First aid kit, campfire and wilderness permits, topographic map and compass/GPS, cookware (pots, frying pan, spatula, etc.), large water containers, water purification tablets, water filters, water bag, lightweight plastic trowel, stoves and fuel bottles, matches, garbage bags, ropes, liquid detergent and sponge, salt, pepper and sugar, etc.
Heavy rain cancels.
Event covers 8 RT miles, with 1000 feet of elevation.
Leader: John Stanton, jstanton50@gmail.com; Marilyn Stockdale Green, msgca50@aol.com

Wed, June 26 @ 6pm Mid Week Conditioning Hike Russian Ridge
This week we will have the mid-week conditioning hike at Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. These hikes are about 5 miles with up to 700 feet elevation gain. We move at a fast pace, needing to be out of the parks just after sunset, so these are not considered beginning hikes.
Heavy rain cancels.
Event covers 5 miles, with 700 feet of elevation,
Meeting location: #6 Page Mill Park 'N Ride Lot, Page Mill and Arastradero in Palo Alto
Leader: Denise Vann, 408/218-3911, deniselpss@outlook.com

Fri, June 28 @ 6pm Sheep Ranch to Temple Hike
If the title is confusing then you probably haven't been on this pleasant out-and-back 7 mile hike in Belmont & San Carlos. Expect approximately 800' of elevation gain / loss over the course of this fairly mild exposed route.
Bring water, sturdy footwear and layers for possible cool breezes.
Meet at the Edgewood Park `n Ride lot at the NE corner of the Edgewood Rd and I280 intersection at 5:45 pm for a very short drive to our starting point.
Rain cancels.
Event covers 5 miles, with 800 feet of elevation.
Leader: Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218.9986, msgca50@aol.com

Sat, June 29 @ 8:30am Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, San Mateo - Day 3
Join LPSS and the Trail Center for the third workday devoted to building a hiker friendly trail to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain in San Mateo. To participate you must register with the Trail Center, www.trailcenter.org Heavy rain cancels. Meeting location: go to www.trailcenter.org Leader: Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218.9986, msgca50@aol.com

Thu, July 04 @ 7:30pm Annual 4th of July Fireworks Walk in Mountain View
Come watch the Shoreline fireworks from close up! We'll set out from a spot in Mountain View where there is parking available, then walto Shoreline before the crowds gather, claim a good viewing spot, and hang around socializing and sharing food and beverages while we wait for darkness and the beginning of the fireworks. The walk will be about 3 miles each way, almost completely flat, at a moderate pace.
Bring goodies and beverages to share, maybe a tarp or blanket to lie on, a flashlight for returning after dark, and extra layers in case it gets cold.
If you want to bring a lawn chair, just remember -- you'll have to carry it out there and back!!!!
We should return to our cars at about 11:00 pm.
Meet at Whisman Park on Easy Street in Mountain View at 7:30 pm
Directions
From 101 take the Ellis St. exit and go south to East Middlefield. Turn right on Middlefield, go about 0.7 mile, and turn right onto Easy. Whisman Park is on the left. Rain cancels. Event covers 6 RT miles, with 30 feet of elevation. Meeting location: Whisman Park, Mountain View
Leaders: Marilyn Stockdale Green, 650/218.9986, msgca50@aol.com; Barbara Muir, barbara_muir@yahoo.com

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