CLAREMONT CANYON / UPPER JORDAN FIRE TRAIL / CAMPUS LOOP (Sunday)

CLAREMONT CANYON / UPPER JORDAN FIRE TRAIL / CAMPUS LOOP (Sunday)

Hike Date:  Sunday, April 21, 2024

Leader:  Leonard Gabriele & Scout

Leader Email:  leonardgabriele@sbcglobal.net

Leader Phone:  415.309.0337

Hike Rating:  Level 3

Hike Mileage:  7 miles

Elevation Gain:  1,247'

Description:   We will meet at the base of the Tanglewood Steps at 10:00 am and hike up the Stonewall-Panoramic Trail, UC East-West Trail, and the Upper Jordan Fire Trail to the Math Sciences Research Institute. From there we will descend to the Lawrence Hall of Science with one of the most dramatic views from the Berkeley Hills descending further on the streets and public paths of Berkeley. We will then cross the campus and return to our starting point.  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 (the first part of the hike is quite steep).

Rain Policy:  Contact hike leader if weather is questionable.

Dogs:  Dogs are allowed off leash under voice control on fire roads and on leash on the campus, city streets, and public paths.

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:  9:30 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:  9:45 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 Tanglewood Steps and Tanglewood Road (map).  

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

Total Driving Distance (round trip):  28 miles (SF), 3 miles (Rockridge BART).

Carpool Fees (per passenger):  $5* (SF) or $2 (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.