MORGAN TERRITORY LOOP

MORGAN TERRITORY LOOP

Hike Date:  Saturday, April 20, 2024

Leader:  Leonard Gabriele & Scout

Leader Email:  leonardgabriele@sbcglobal.net

Leader Phone:  415.309.0337

Hike Rating:  Level 3

Hike Mileage:  6.5 miles

Elevation Gain:  1,096'

Description:   The first half of the hike will be on fire roads. We'll hike the Volvon, Blue Oak, & Valley View Trails; returning on the Volvon, Stone Corral, and Coyote Trail. The route changes from oak woodland, grassland, and stream side. There should be a variety of wildflowers and views.  See the AllTrails route here (map).

Bring / Wear:  Lunch, water, layered clothing, sunscreen and a hat, sturdy hiking boots, and hiking poles if you use them.

Rain Policy:  Canceled in the event of heavy rain.

Dogs:  Dogs must be leashed 200 feet from any trail or park entrance. Dogs must be leashed in parking lots, picnic areas, developed areas such as lawns and play fields, and on some trails. They should also be leashed when cattle are present and must be under voice control at all times.

Are you up for the hike?  If so, here are the meeting options...

• SF Meeting Location:  Whole Foods (map) @ 2001 Market Street.  Meet on the Dolores Street side.  There's parking on the street or below the building.

SF Meeting Time:  9:00 AM (departure shortly thereafter).

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

East Bay Meeting Time:  9:15 AM (departure shortly thereafter).

NOTE:  Please only show up at Whole Foods or the Rockridge BART station if you have a ride arranged ahead of time (see Carpool Fees below).

• TRAILHEAD MEETING LOCATION:  We will meet at the Morgan Territory Staging Area (map).  

Trailhead Meeting Time:  10:00 AM (hike begins at 10:15 AM).

Total Driving Distance (round trip):  106 miles (SF), 86 miles (Rockridge BART).

Carpool Fees (per passenger):  $15* (SF) or $11 (Rockridge BART).

*Includes bridge toll.

NOTE:  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.