SAM'S PEAK & MAGUIRE PEAK THURSDAY HIKE

SAM'S PEAK & MAGUIRE PEAK THURSDAY HIKE

Hike Date:  Thursday, April 17, 2025

Leader: Peter McCluskey

Leader Email:  peter.c.mccluskey@gmail.com

Leader Phone:  408-315-8120

SF 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.

East Bay Meeting Location: Rockridge BART, bottom of escalator.
Please only show up at Rockridge if you've arranged to meet your ride or driver there.

Rating:  Level 5

Mileage: 12.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 3000'

Description: This hike will have a number of short stops as I photograph a variety of wildflowers. We start with a steep climb up Flag Hill, followed by an unofficial path up the nearby Sam's Peak. Later we will climb a steep path to the summit of the western Maguire Peak for some excellent views. There will be several options for you to take a shorter version of our route. See the route at: https://www.strava.com/routes/3328584645433547152  Dog fee $2.

Bring/Wear:  Plenty of water, good hiking shoes, lunch, sun protection, layered clothing.

Rain Policy: Contact hikeleader if weather is questionable.

Trailhead Meeting Place:  Directions to trailhead (Sunol Visitor Center, 1895 Geary Rd, Sunol, CA 94586): Take 580 east to 680 south. Exit on Calaveras Road in Sunol, turn left, and follow Calaveras about 4 miles south. Turn left on Geary Road. Meet in front of the visitors center which is on the left just after the entrance kiosk. Google Maps link

Trailhead Meeting Time:  10:15 AM

Trailhead Departure Time: 10:30 AM

Total driving distance, there and back:100 miles from SF; 80 from Rockridge.

Passenger Carpool Fees from SF:  $15  From Rockridge BART: $10

(I will inform you of carpooling arrangements by late Tuesday or early Wednesday.)