Sunol Regional Park, Flagg Hill and Outlaw's Hideout
Leader: SAM KAUFMAN
Leader Email: geogrman@yahoo.com
Leader Phone: 510-599-4056
Meeting Date and Day: Saturday, Oct 19 2019
Meeting Time: 8:30am
Departure Time: 8:45am
Meeting Place: Rockridge BART Station, at the bottom of the escalator
Rating: Level-4
Mileage: 9
Elevation Gain: 2100
Description: See hawks soaring above craggy cliffs in this sunny park. We'll hike at leisurely-moderate pace from the visitor's center up to the cliffs of Flag Hill, then enjoy the great views along Cave Rocks Road trail. Lunch at the outlaw's hideout. Then afterward a stroll along Alameda Creek where we'll see 'Little Yosemite' which features waterfalls & rocky pools of water.
Bring/Wear: Lunch, liquids, hiking boots, sunscreen, hat
Rain Policy: Canceled in the event of heavy rain
Driving Distance: 85 miles round trip
Total Bridge Tolls and Entry Fees: $6.00 entrance fee
Carpool Fee: $12.00
Alternative Meeting Place: Take 580 East to 680 South in Dublin to the Highway 84/Calaveras Road exit south of Pleasanton. Left on Calaveras 4.2 miles to Geary; left 1.7 miles to the park entrance. G-Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/gkeNMcDfSSs2vGH78 Parking area left of road along creek 1.8 mile past entrance kiosk.
Alternative Meeting Time: 9:30am
Alternative Meeting Departure Time: 9:45am
easiest < 5 miles < 500' gain
