FEBRUARY 11, SATURDAY: SWEENEY RIDGE TRAIL (SAN BRUNO AND PACIFICA, CA)
Leader: Jim Calvert (650)615-0151 jim
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Meet: 9:00am under the Safeway sign at Market & Dolores. Depart 9:15.
Rating: Moderate, 7 miles, 600 feet elevation gain.
This (mostly paved) trail takes us to the site where the Portola Expedition
first viewed the San Francisco Bay. Almost all of the elevation gain is at
the beginning of the hike. Once we reach the ridge it is mostly flat with
panoramic views all around. Depending on time and interest, we can hike down
the western slope to the coast to hike along the bluffs. Directions: Proceed
to Highway 280 South. Take the Sneath Lane exit (this is near the Highway 380
split). The exit loops right up the hill to an intersection where you will
turn left onto Sneath Lane and follow it out to where the road ends (near
Monterey Drive). There is a parking lot and a sign reading 'Sweeney Ridge'.
There are no parking or entrance fees.
Bring: Water and lunch and gear for weather rain or shine. Be aware that it
can be very windy on the ridge. Event will occur rain or shine, though in heavy
rain it may be shortened.
Driving distance 26 miles round trip. Carpooling cost: $2.00 per passenger..
Alternate meeting place: 10:00am at the trailhead and please call me so I will
know to expect you or so that I can contact you if the hike is cancelled.
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