GRASS VALLEY CREEK IN CHABOT REGIONAL PARK
Hike Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Leader: Ken Robin
Leader Email: k.robin@sbcglobal.net
Leader Phone: 510-926-9220
Carpooling Meeting Location: 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.
Carpooling Meeting Times: 9:25 AM from SF, departing shortly afterwards; 9:40 from Rockridge BART, bottom of escalator.
Rating: Level 3
Mileage: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: 900'
Description: This appears to be the FIRST time the hiking club has ever explored this part of Chabot Regional Park. We will hike upstream along Grass Valley Creek up to Bort Meadow. We'll then take the scenic, but at times steep, Ranch trail to the ridge, with fabulous views. We'll then take the Buckeye Trail back down to the meadow for a civilized lunch on picnic tables. We'll return on the other side of the creek on the Brandon Trail. Views, gurgling brook, grasslands, forest, this hike has it all. Dogs are welcome.
Bring / Wear: Water, lunch, sunscreen and hat for the sunny areas, poles for the steep sections, layers for a winter hike.
Weather Policy: Canceled in the event of heavy rain.
Trailhead Meeting Place: Clyde Woolridge Staging Area. Take 580 South to Golf Links Rd. Turn left and follow uphill, keeping left on Grass Valley Road. The trailhead is at the junction of Grass Valley Road and Skyline. Google Maps link
Trailhead Meeting Time: 10:00 AM
Trailhead Departure Time: 10:15 AM
Total driving distance, there and back: 42.5 miles from SF; 22.5 from Rockridge.
Passenger Carpool Fees from SF: $8; From Rockridge BART: $3
(I will inform you of carpooling arrangements by late Thursday or early Friday.)
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easiest
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< 500' gain
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moderately easy
5-7 miles
< 1000' gain |
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< 1500' gain
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