REINHARDT REDWOOD REGIONAL: WEST RIDGE and FRENCH TRAIL LOOP (+)

REINHARDT REDWOOD REGIONAL: WEST RIDGE and FRENCH TRAIL LOOP (+)

Hike Date:  Saturday, August 6, 2022

Leader:  Robert Hickey

Leader Email:  robert3327@gmail.com

Leader Phone:  (510) 813-3406

SF Meeting Time:  9:30 AM

SF Departure Time:  Shortly after 9:30 AM

NOTE:  Please only show up at Whole Foods if you've arranged for a ride ahead of time.

East Bay Meeting Location:  Rockridge BART station.  Meet at the bottom of the escalators.  (There's free and ample parking).

East Bay Meeting Time:  9:45 AM

East Bay Departure Time:  Shortly after 9:45 AM

NOTE:  Please only show up at the Rockridge BART station if you've arranged for a ride ahead of time.

Hike Rating:  Level 2 / Level 3

Hike Mileage:  6 miles / 9 miles.

Elevation Gain:  836' / 1,508'

Description:  A "short" and sweet hike.  This was one of my go-to hikes before joining the San Francisco Hiking Club.  It begins at the top of the West Ridge trail.  A straightforward, easy, gentle descent that will warm you up for the rest of the hike.  Along the way are peek-a-boo views of the Bay and valleys.  Then you descend down to the French Trail and meander your way back through the shade and beauty of the redwood trees.  At the end of the French trail there is a steep, 10-15 minute hike back up to the ridge (just in case you thought the hike was too easy).  Then we'll stop near where we started for LUNCH.  After that, people are free to go home or you can join me and...

Hike the TRES SENDAS to REDWOOD PEAK LOOP.  An additional 3 miles and 672' of elevation.  Adding this smaller loop (making the hike a figure "8") will bring the hike end time to approximately 2:30p.  NOTE:  Make sure you and your driver are on the same page about adding this portion of the hike (or that someone has a good book to read while waiting).

Bring / Wear:  Bring water, good hiking boots, hat, sunscreen...and lunch (optional).

Rain Policy:  Hike will take place rain or shine.

Dogs:  Woof!  Dogs are allowed.

Trailhead Meeting Location:  We'll meet at the Redwood Bowl Staging Area parking lot.  Google Maps Link

Trailhead Meeting Time:   10:00 AM

Trailhead Departure Time:  10:15 AM

Total Driving Distance (round trip):  40 miles (SF), 14 miles (Rockridge BART).

Ride-Share Carpool Fees (per passenger):  $7* (SF), $2 (Rockridge BART).

*Includes bridge toll.

I'll reach out to those registered who have indicated that they need/want a ride or can take passengers.  If you need to contact me for whatever reason, please do so before Friday @ 3:00 PM the day before the hike.