REDWOOD REGIONAL PARK FRENCH TRAIL LOOP - SATURDAY HIKE

Redwood Regional Park French Trail Loop

Leader: Ken Robin

Leader Email: k.robin@sbcglobal.net

Leader Phone: 510.926.9220

Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, Sep 14 2019

Meeting Time: 9: 00 am

Departure Time: 9:15 am

Meeting Place: Under the Safeway sign on Market at Dolores

Rating : Level-2

Mileage: 5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 feet

Description: This is a relatively easy, mostly shaded loop in Redwood Regional Park, the east bay's prettiest park. We'll start along the Bridle Trail, and after a very short uphill section, continue along the gorgeous French trail, mostly flat or undulating. Except for a 1/10th mile short steep section up, this is an undemanding but very scenic route. Dog friendly, and on half of the course dogs can be off leash.

Bring/Wear: Water, lunch, sunscreen for the limited sunny areas.

Rain Policy: Hike will take place rain or shine

Driving Distance: 20 miles

Total Bridge Tolls and Entry Fees: $5 parking fee

Car Pool Fees: $5 per passenger from SF; $3 per passenger from Rockridge BART

Alternative Meeting Place #1: Rockridge BART Station in Oakland (bottom of the escalator).

Alternative Meeting Time #1: 9:30 am

Alternative Meeting Departure Time #1: 9:45 am

Alternative Meeting Place #2: Canyon Meadow Staging Area of Redwood Regional Park. From San Francisco go to the Bay Bridge, take 580 east, then highway 24 toward Walnut Creek.  Take highway 13 south. Exit on Redwood Road, turn left, and continue to the top of the hill at Skyline. Continue on Redwood Road down 2 miles, and turn left at the Redwood Regional Park sign. Continue to the end of the road. Then From Rockridge BART take Keith Avenue to highway 24, then follow the instructions above from San Francisco. Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/Ayio5qwtcJw9zYcEA

Alternative Meeting Time #2:  10:15 am

Alternative Meeting Departure Time #2: 10:30 am