REDWOOD CREEK/DIAS RIDGE LOOP
Hike Date: Saturday, December 11, 2021
Leader: Ken Robin
Leader Email: k.robin@sbcglobal.net
Leader Phone: 510-926-9220
Meeting Location (ONLY IF you've arranged for a ride in SF): Whole Foods;
2001 Market St. @ Dolores (on the Dolores St. side); parking on the street or below.
Please only show up at Whole Foods if you've arranged to meet your ride or driver there.
Meeting Time: 9:30 AM
Departure Time: Shortly after 9:30
Rating: A fairly easy Level-3
Mileage: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1000'
Description: For a relaxing hike the morning after the Holiday Party, this is an appealing loop with deep shade along beautiful Redwood Creek, a gradual climb on Miwok trail, and a sunny trail with fabulous views down Dias Ridge. Finish the day after the hike with a beer at the Pelican Inn, or a walk along Muir Beach.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED A RIDE AND/OR CAN TAKE A PASSENGER, AND WHAT YOUR COMFORT LEVEL IS REGARDING PASSENGERS.
Bring / Wear: Water, lunch, sunscreen and a hat for the exposed sections, and layers for a winter hike.
Weather Policy: Hike will take place rain or shine
Alternate Meeting Place: Meet along Muir Woods Road (on some signs "Frank's Valley Rd") near the junction with Hwy 1. Lots of parking on the north side. Take 101 across the Golden Gate Bridge to hwy 1. Continue down to Muir Beach. Turn right at Muir Woods road, and park right away on the left side of the road. Google Maps Link
Alternate Meeting Time: 10:15 AM
Alternate Meeting Departure Time: 10:30 AM
Total driving distance, there and back: 35 miles
Passenger Carpool Fees including Bridge: $7
Level-1
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Level-2
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Level-3 |
Level-4 |
Level-5 |
easiest
< 5 miles
< 500' gain
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moderately easy
5-7 miles
< 1000' gain |
moderate
7-9 miles
< 1500' gain
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strenuous
9-12 miles
< 2000' gain
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very strenuous
12-15+ miles
>2000' gain |