Windy HIll Open Space Preserve
Leader: Kathy Diamond
Leader Email: kdcsmbio@gmail.com
Leader Phone: 650 740-9849
Meeting Date and Day: Sunday, Nov 25 2018
Meeting Time: 8:45 am at Safeway
Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Under the Safeway sign at Market & Dolores
Rating: Level-3
Mileage: 10 miles
Elevation Gain: 1400 ft
Description: This Bay Area classic begins with a contour along Lost Trail, then a nice switchback descent on Razorback Ridge Trail. Along Corte Madera Creek on Eagle Trail to Hamms Gulch. The trail goes through oak, douglas fir and other trees in a disturbed but still pleasant forest. Once back at the top we can take an optional walk to Windy Hill itself, and see if we can help some hang-gliders launch.
Bring/Wear: Lunch, water (at least one liter), hat, sunscreen, layers, including a windbreaker. Hiking shoes and recommended.
Rain Policy: Canceled in the event of heavy rain
Driving Distance: 81 miles total there and back
Total Bridge Tolls and Entry Fees: none
Car Pool Fees: $10
Alternative Meeting Place #1: Windy Hill Anniversary Trail Parking, on Skyline Blvd. Google Maps link: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2020+Market+Street,+San+Francisco,+CA/Anniversary+Trail+Parking+and+Picnic+Tables,+Anniversary+Trail,+Portola+Valley,+CA+94028/@37.5657629,-122.4879477,69356m/am=t/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x808f7e1e329b437d:0xf9b56566bbf7a57f!2m2!1d-122.4279658!2d37.7688946!1m5!1m1!1s0x808faf5ebc5084f3:0xc32b5cf10fb60ff2!2m2!1d-122.2471743!2d37.3617894!3e0
Alternative Meeting Time #1: 9:45 am at Windy Hill parking lot South, on Skyline Blvd
Alternative Meeting Departure Time #1: 10:00 AM
Other comments: Leader will not be at Safeway
