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http://hiking.donaji.net/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:26:13 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.1 http://hiking.donaji.net/lib/images/favicon.ico http://hiking.donaji.net/ http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=albany_bulb&rev=1237924301 - Bring cash, camera, sunscreen and a hat- Email trip leader if interested Directions Albany Waterfront Park is at the west end of Buchanan Street. From I-80 east, take the Buchanan St. exit and turn left under the freeway overpass. From I-580 e... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:41 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=albee_creek&rev=1237924301 06/24/06 Started from SF around 6am (Diane, Sujata, Papi). Met up with Tara and Naeem at a Denny’s at Santa Rosa for a sumptuous breakfast. Thence onto the park, which we reached around noon, as planned. Set up tents at our site, which was #... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:41 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=angel_island_camping&rev=1237924301 This will be a mini backpacking trip. We will meet on Saturday afternoon in SF and take the ferry to Angel Island. We will backpack to the campsite.We will be staying at the Kayak campsite with beach access. For folks interested in kayaking, this is... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:41 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=antler_peak&rev=1237924301 ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:41 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=backpacking_checklist&rev=1237924302 The following is a checklist which can be used as a guide when planning a backpacking trip. Not all of the items below are necessary and needs will vary depending on individual tastes; weather; area where you backpack; length of trip, etc. Try not t... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=bear_basin_fire_lookout&rev=1237924302 An amazing trip that was unlike any other “camping” trip I have ever gone to. More later... (photogrpahs need to be processed before I can describe the beauty of the place – I promise there will be a bear story in this – chec... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=castle_rock_hiking&rev=1237924301 We will be meeting at the park’s main entrance parking lot, at the Saratoga Gap trail head, and start at 11AM. Read the website below for really good description of the featured hike. I have not been there before, but from what I read this is ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:41 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=channel_islands&rev=1237924302 A visit to the beautiful Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California. More details to come shortly. ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=coast_camp&rev=1237924302 This was the second visit to the Pt Reyes National Seashore Park within a month. The destination camp this time was Coast camp, located on a small coastal valley near the secluded and beautiful Santa Maria beach. This is one of the easiest backpacki... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=coast_camp_2007&rev=1237924302 View Larger Map Satellite view View Larger Map Details Easy backpacking trip at a great time of the year to go to Point Reyes. This is the same trip we did last year (Coast Camp). ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=earthquake_hike&rev=1237924302 This stroll was on the junction of the Pacific and North American plates and featured information about local geology and earthquakes. In addition, the effects of the 1906 earthquake could be seen and plate tectonics were discussed (check out the ma... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=east_and_middle_peaks&rev=1237924302 This was originally planned as a trip to Mt. Diablo, but some people were not able to make it. Rajesh suggested thatwe go to Mt. Tam instead. The day was somewhat overcast and hazy, but we still saw Mt. Diablo to the east and Devil’sSlide to t... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=elkhorn_slough&rev=1237924302 07/29/06 Diane and Papi met up at Noe Valley at 10am. Drove to Diane’s place, loaded up kayaks and gear, and were on the road by 10:30. Since both of us were rusty from not having done this for a long time, had to stop a couple of times to ad... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=grass_lake&rev=1237924302 This trip was changed to Rock Lake. ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=home&rev=1237926023 [This group is no longer active. Please search for the Stanford Outing Club that’s a great club for hiking outings in the Bay Area. The contents of this site are kept here just for posterity.] The SF Bay Area Hiking group aims at providing vo... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:20:23 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=how_to_pack_a_backpack&rev=1237924302 While I’m in the mood for public service, here’s a webpage which shows how to pack your backpack. REI on packing a pack I’ve found that this is mostly true, except for the part where they claim that packing gear low down in the p... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=how_to_read_a_tide_table&rev=1237924302 How to interpret a tide table On the recently concluded trip to Lost Coast, we had to rely on tidetables to keep track of which sections of coastline we had to pass atwhat time. Since most of us are or were engineers, there was somehealthy debate o... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=huddart_county_park&rev=1237924302 This is an easy hike which I have done before as part of our earlier incarnation. I know this is very short notice but if you are interested, let me know at the above e-mail. Just the right hike to get your holiday started. The hike is almost comple... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=kirby_cove_car_camping&rev=1237924303 Kirby Cove is a secluded little beach tucked into the curve of the Marin Headlands, on the north end of the Golden Gate bridge. From the beach, you get phenomenal vistas of the The Bridge, as well as the city skyline beyond. The campgrounds are spac... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:43 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=lost_coast&rev=1237924302 The Lost Coast is a remote and fairly inaccessible stretch of the California Coastal Trail, which stretches from Mattole (near the town of Petrolia) in the north to the Black Sands Beach at Shelter Cove in the south. The traditional route to hike th... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=lost_coast_2&rev=1237924303 #scwidget { border:none;width:350px;height:440px }#scwantone { text-align:center;font-family:Verdana;font-size:9px;border:none;}#scwantone a { text-decoration:none;color:#4985e3;line-height:1.8em}#scwantone a:hover {text-decoration:underline} Link... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:43 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=mission_peak&rev=1237924303 Started the hike just after 7 PM, the sun was still bright. I was surprised to see the parking lot was full and we had to go some ways away to park on a Thursday evening. Mission peak seems to be a popular hiking place. Weather was perfect, it was n... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:43 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=montara_mountain&rev=1237924303 Let the trip leader know if you are interested in coming. The hike is a gorgeous one to do in winter. You can see a brief description of the same hike I did last year (with links to photos) here: http://www.rantlust.com/anupcs/2006/01/10/a-winter-fa... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:43 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=mount_rose&rev=1237924303 #scwidget { border:none;width:350px;height:460px }#scwantone { text-align:center;font-family:Verdana;font-size:9px;border:none;}#scwantone a { text-decoration:none;color:#4985e3;line-height:1.8em}#scwantone a:hover {text-decoration:underline} Mor... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:43 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=mt._manuel&rev=1237924303 Details April 11, 4:15pm Just spoke to the ranger at Pfeiffer Big Sur, the starting point for this hike. The latest is that the Pine Ridge Trail has had a mud slide a couple of miles from the trail head. The trail is therefore closed right now... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:43 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=mt_diablo&rev=1237924304 1 Did not finish Links Photo Gallery Mt Diablo State Park Mt Diablo Interpretive Association Directions to Trailhead From San Francisco: Depart San Francisco on the Bay Bridge and use the toll plaza as the mileage starting point. About o... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=mt_tallac&rev=1237924304 #flickr_badge_source_txt {padding:0; font: 11px Arial, Helvetica, Sans serif; color:#FFFFFF;} #flickr_badge_icon {display:block !important; margin:0 !important; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;} #flickr_icon_td {padding:0 5px 0 0 !importa... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=muir_woods_to_stinson_beach&rev=1237924302 - Bring cash, camera, sunscreen, hat, lunch, snacks, jacket- Email trip leader if interested Directions From U.S. 101 north(after the GG bridge), take the HW 1 (Stinson Beach) exit in Mill Valley. - Drive on Shoreline highway to the junction with... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:42 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=other_useful_links&rev=1237924304 This page contains some useful resources for hikers and backpackers: Santa Clara County Parks San Mateo County Parks Marin County Parks East Bay Regional Park District California State Parks National Parks Service Bay Area Ridge Trail Sierr... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=pantoll_to_stinson_beach&rev=1237924304 - Bring cash, camera, sunscreen, hat, lunch, snacks, jacket- Email trip leader if interested Directions We did a car exchange between Stinson beach and Muir beach Directions to Stinson beach from 101- From US 101 in Marin County, exit CA 1/Mill ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=pinnacles&rev=1237924304 - Bring Flashlight, cash, camera, sunscreen, hat, lunch and National Parks pass if you have one- Email trip leader if interested Directions http://www.nps.gov/pinn/planyourvisit/directions.htm Weather Weather at the Pinnacles is warmer and d... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=purisima_creek_hike&rev=1237924304 To get there: from junction CA 1 and Hwy 92 at Halfmoon Bay, drive 1.2 mile south on CA 1, left turn onto Higgins Canyon Rd. Drive 4.2 mile on this narrow road to signed parking lot on the left. If the parking lot is full, most people park on the ri... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=purisima_creek_redwoods_open_space&rev=1237924304 We started around 9:45AM from the Higgins Canyon Rd parking lot, elevation 400’, and began our hike on Purisima Creek Trail with a gentle uphill climb along the creek. The heavily shaded path was muddy and rutted in many sections by bikers and... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=redwood_regional_park&rev=1237924305 - Bring cash for Bay Bridge toll, camera, sunscreen and a hat- Email trip leader if interested Directions From San Francisco-Depart San Francisco on the Bay Bridge and take 580 East. Drive 1.5 miles and exit onto CA 24.From CA 24 in Alameda Count... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=ridge_and_saratoga_gap_trail_loop&rev=1237924305 We started our hike around 11:15 AM from Saratoga Gap Trailhead at the western end of the parking lot under the map post. The trail begun with a gradual descend through forest of tan oak and madrone. There were lots of fallen branches and small tree... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=rock_lake&rev=1237924304 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | June 23-24, 2007| ^ Time | Leave Bay Area at 5am; Start from trailhead at 10am| ^ Meeting Point | Starbucks at 7:30am 709 Cirby Way, Roseville, CA (see Google Map below) | ^ Where | Plumas National Forest... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=santa_rosa_island&rev=1237924304 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | 06/08/2007 to 06/10/2007| ^ Time | Meet at 7am on Friday, June 8, at [[http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=1691+Spinnaker+Dr&city=Ventura&state=CA&zipcode=93001&country=US&cid=lfm... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:44 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=sky_camp&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | 04/01/2006-04/02/2006| ^ Where | Pt Reyes | ^ Trip Leader(s) | Anup Sekhar (anup [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org)| ^ Meeting Point | Bear Valley Visitor Center, Olema| ^ Trailhead | **Start:** Sky Trailhead **End... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=start&rev=1237924305 ====== San Francisco Bay Area Hiking Group ====== ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=susie_lake&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | September 15-16, 2007| ^ Time | Leave Bay Area at 5am; Start from trailhead at 9am| ^ Where | Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe, CA | ^ Trip Leader(s) | Anup Sekhar (anup [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org)| ^ Tr... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=sweeney_ridge&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | 5/13/2006 Meet at trailhead at 9am| ^ Where | Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Bruno| ^ Trip Leader(s) | Anup Sekhar (anup [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org)| ^ Trailhead | Sweeney Ridge Trailhead (Sneath ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=sykes_hot_springs&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | Apr 22, 2006, 7:00 AM| ^ Where | Sykes Hot Springs, Big Sur, CA (later changed to Mt.Manuel - **see details**)| ^ Trip Leader(s) | Papi -- papi [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org| ^ Trailhead | Pfeiffer Big Sur Stat... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=sykes_hot_springs_2&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | Jun 30 - Jul 1, 2007, 9:00 AM| ^ Where | Sykes Hot Springs, Big Sur, CA| ^ Trip Leader(s) | Papi -- papi [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org| ^ Trailhead | Big Sur Station| ^ Trails | Pine Ridge Trail| ^ Distance... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=trip_leader_template&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | [Date][Time to meet at trailhead]| ^ Where | [Park Name][City]| ^ Trip Leader(s) | [Name(s) of Trip Leader(s)]| ^ Trailhead | [Name of trailhead where we will be starting hike]| ^ Trails | [Names of trai... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=tuolumne_meadows&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | 09/21/2007 to 09/23/2007| ^ Time | Leave Bay Area at 12 noon on 9/21| ^ Where | Yosemite National Park, CA | ^ Trip Leader(s) | Anup Sekhar (anup [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org)| ^ Trailhead | Tuolumne Mead... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=uvas_canyon&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ Number | 1| ^ Date | 3/18/2006| ^ Where | Uvas Canyon County Park, Morgan Hill| ^ Trails | Alec Canyon Trail| ^ Distance | 4 miles| ^ Time | ~2 hrs| ^ Difficulty | Easy| ^ People | Ravi, Anup| ^... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=white_mountain_peak&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | Aug 26-27| ^ Where | Southern Sierras (near Bishop, CA)| ^ Trip Leader(s) | anup [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org| ^ Trailhead | | ^ Trails | White Mountain Trail| ^ Hiking Distance | 15 miles| ^ Time | ... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=wildcat_camp&rev=1237924305 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | 06/10/2006 to 06/11/2006| ^ Time | Meet at Bear Valley Visitor Center at **8am** on 06/10| ^ Where | Pt Reyes | ^ Trip Leader(s) | Anup Sekhar (anup [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org)| ^ Trailhead | Palomarin|... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:45 +0100 http://hiking.donaji.net/doku.php?id=wildcat_canyon&rev=1237924306 ====== Summary ====== ^ When | Nov 4, Saturday, 1pm | ^ Where | Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, Richmond/Berkeley | ^ Trip Leader(s) | anup [at] sfbayhiking [dot] org | ^ Trailhead | Alvarado Staging Area| ^ Trails | Wildcat Creek ->... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:51:46 +0100